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Amelia County Public Animal Shelter Animal shelter in Amelia, VA

Amelia County Animal Shelter is located in Amelia County, Virginia. We are a government run facility operated by the Amelia County Animal Control. Our mission is to provide animal control as well as animal protection for the County of Amelia. By doing so we hope to bridge the gap between humans and animals, making it a better place for all to live.

Contact —
Email ameliaanimalshelter@ameliacova.com
Phone (804) 561-3878
Website
Address
16565 Five Forks Rd
Amelia, VA 23002
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16565 Five Forks Rd

Amelia, VA 23002

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Adoptable pets at Amelia County Public Animal Shelter

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

English Setter/Mixed Breed (Medium)

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

Domestic Shorthair/Domestic Mediumhair

Female, Kitten
Amelia, VA
We'll also keep you updated on Hoo's adoption status with email updates.
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Hoo

Hound (Unknown Type)/Mixed Breed (Medium)

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

Hound (Unknown Type)/Mixed Breed (Medium)

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

Hound (Unknown Type)/Mixed Breed (Medium)

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

Hound (Unknown Type)/Mixed Breed (Medium)

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

Hound (Unknown Type)/Mixed Breed (Medium)

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

Hound (Unknown Type)/Mixed Breed (Medium)

Female, Adult
Amelia, VA
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Amelia, VA

Additional adoption info

If you are over 18 yrs of age with a valid Identification card and can provide a loving forver home, then you are in the right place. All owners are required to spay/neuter their new pet within 30 days of the adoption. Pets adopted out of the area must be sterilized prior to leaving the county. There is an adoption fee of $10.00 per animal when picked up.

Our local humane organization (A.P.A.W.) Amelia Patrons for Animal Welfare provides low cost, spay/neuter assistance for Amelia residents and anyone adopting a pet from the Amelia shelter.

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Pets at shelters & rescues near Amelia County Public Animal Shelter

Chesterfield Animal Services

9300 Public Works Rd,
Chesterfield, VA 23832

West End Cat Rescue / S.A.F.E.

Henrico, VA 23233

Richardsons Rescue

Richmond, VA 23226

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

Domestic Shorthair

Male, Young
Petersburg, NC
We'll also keep you updated on Chickpea's adoption status with email updates.
Bonded Pair
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Chickpea

Domestic Shorthair

Female, 4 mos
RICHMOND, VA
We'll also keep you updated on GASTON's adoption status with email updates.
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GASTON

Domestic Shorthair

Male, Young
richmond, VA
We'll also keep you updated on Peaches's adoption status with email updates.
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Peaches

German Shepherd Dog

Female, 6 yrs 11 mos
Sandston, VA
We'll also keep you updated on KITTEN ALFIE's adoption status with email updates.
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KITTEN ALFIE

Domestic Shorthair

Male, Kitten
richmond, VA
We'll also keep you updated on Lena's adoption status with email updates.
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Lena

Domestic Shorthair

Female, Kitten
Petersburg, NC

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