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Powhatan Animal Control

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Animal shelter in Powhatan, VA

We strive to find these loving animal's their forever homes. Please consider taking a peek at our animals when you are ready to add a new furry friend to your family! We would love to hear from you if you have any questions about our animals or what we do as the Powhatan Sheriff's Office Animal Control Division. We do recommend calling ahead and letting us know when you would like to come, but if you come in between 9am and 4pm, that will be perfectly fine! We look forward to meeting you and helping you find the perfect fit for your family.

Contact —
Email animalcontrol@powhatanva.gov
Phone (804) 598-5672
Website
Address
4000 Old Plantation Rd
Powhatan, VA 23139
Donation We have a medical fund at our shelter vet, Claws and Paws. You can donate to this fund by calling (804) 598-8030 and asking to donate to the animal control fund. Thank you!
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Meet their adoptable pets

4000 Old Plantation Rd

Powhatan, VA 23139

Hours of Operation

Sunday: Closed
Monday: 9:00 am - 4:00 pm
Tuesday: 9:00 am - 4:00 pm
Wednesday: 9:00 am - 4:00 pm
Thursday: 9:00 am - 4:00 pm
Friday: 9:00 am - 4:00 pm
Saturday: Closed

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Create an alert, and we'll notify you every time a new pet comes in who meets your criteria.

Adoptable pets at Powhatan Animal Control

We'll also keep you updated on Boone's adoption status with email updates.
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Boone

Hound (Unknown Type)

Male, 6 yrs
Powhatan, VA
We'll also keep you updated on Suzie's adoption status with email updates.
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Suzie

Labrador Retriever/Mixed Breed (Medium)

Female, 5 yrs
Powhatan, VA
We'll also keep you updated on Brimley's adoption status with email updates.
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Brimley

Hound (Unknown Type)/Pit Bull Terrier

Female, Adult
Powhatan, VA
We'll also keep you updated on Walter's adoption status with email updates.
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Walter

American Staffordshire Terrier

Male, 1 yr 6 mos
Powhatan, VA
We'll also keep you updated on Pebble's adoption status with email updates.
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Pebble

American Pit Bull Terrier

Male, Adult
Powhatan, VA
We'll also keep you updated on Maleficent's adoption status with email updates.
Special Needs
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Maleficent

Great Dane

Female, 2 yrs
Powhatan, VA
We'll also keep you updated on Diamond's adoption status with email updates.
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Diamond

Plott Hound/American Pit Bull Terrier

Female, 2 yrs
Powhatan, VA
We'll also keep you updated on Madison's adoption status with email updates.
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Madison

American Pit Bull Terrier

Female, 10 mos
Powhatan, VA
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Shelter FAQs

Powhatan VA

  • 1. Meet the Pet
  • 2. Submit Application
  • 3. Approve Application
  • 4. Take the Pet Home

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We do not do same day adoptions.

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Pets at shelters & rescues near Powhatan Animal Control

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PO Box 264,
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PO Box 2934,
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Angel Dogs

Richmond, VA 23221

We'll also keep you updated on slinky's adoption status with email updates.
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slinky

Domestic Shorthair

Female, 2 yrs 6 mos
Amelia, VA
We'll also keep you updated on CHEERFUL CHER's adoption status with email updates.
Bonded Pair
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CHEERFUL CHER

Domestic Shorthair

Female, Kitten
Spotsylvania, VA
We'll also keep you updated on PUPPY BOSCH's adoption status with email updates.
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PUPPY BOSCH

Labrador Retriever/Pit Bull Terrier

Male, Puppy
richmond, VA
We'll also keep you updated on Viola in Gloucester VA's adoption status with email updates.
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Viola in Gloucester VA

Pit Bull Terrier

Female, Young
Richmond, VA
We'll also keep you updated on Gopher's adoption status with email updates.
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Gopher

Hound (Unknown Type)

Male, Adult
Richmond, VA
We'll also keep you updated on Duke's adoption status with email updates.
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Duke

Hound (Unknown Type)

Male, Adult
Richmond, VA

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