Certified Shelter Gold Badge

Regional Center for Animal Control & Protection

Animal shelter in Roanoke, Virginia

Get in touch with this shelter

Address

1510 Baldwin Ave., Roanoke, VA 24012

Hours of Operation

    Monday-Saturday: 1:00 pm - 4:30 pm
    Sunday: Closed

Contact

Front Desk

Donation

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Adoptable Pets at Regional Center for Animal Control & Protection

Photo of Prissy

Prissy

Chihuahua

Female, 6 yrs 1 mo

Roanoke, VA

Color
N/A
Size
(when grown) Small 25 lbs (11 kg) or less
Details
Good with dogs
Story
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Gobbie/ Gabbie

American Bulldog

Female, 2 yrs 10 mos

Roanoke, VA

Color
N/A
Size
(when grown) Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg)
Details
Needs special attention
Story
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Tubbs

American Bulldog

Male, 6 yrs 7 mos

Roanoke, VA

Color
N/A
Size
(when grown) Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg)
Details
No Details Provided
Story
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Bucky

Chihuahua

Male, 9 yrs

Roanoke, VA

Color
N/A
Size
(when grown) Small 25 lbs (11 kg) or less
Details
Good with dogs
Needs special attention
Story
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Sharpay

Shar Pei

Female, 3 yrs 5 mos

Roanoke, VA

Color
N/A
Size
(when grown) Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg)
Details
Good with dogs
Story
Photo of Luna

Luna

American Pit Bull Terrier

Female, 2 yrs 5 mos

Roanoke, VA

Color
N/A
Size
(when grown) Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg)
Details
No Details Provided
Story
Photo of Auggie

Auggie

American Pit Bull Terrier

Male, 1 yr 10 mos

Roanoke, VA

Color
N/A
Size
(when grown) Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg)
Details
No Details Provided
Story
Photo of Proton / Chavo

Proton / Chavo

Shepherd (Unknown Type)

Male, 2 yrs 7 mos

Roanoke, VA

Color
N/A
Size
(when grown) Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg)
Details
Not good with kids
House-trained
Story
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Baby

American Pit Bull Terrier

Female, 2 yrs 3 mos

Roanoke, VA

Color
N/A
Size
(when grown) Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg)
Details
No Details Provided
Story
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Shelter FAQs

RCACP provides temporary shelter for stray, abandoned, and surrendered animals to return them to their owners or find them permanent, suitable new homes and to provide cost effective sheltering through regional partnerships to ensure the highest live release rate practical for our community. Browse our site for additional information on how you located, collect, or adopt your forever friend!
Roanoke City
Roanoke County
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Town of Vinton

Adoption steps

  1. Submit Application
    1. This may be done ahead of time online or in person during our adoption hours: Monday-Saturday between 1-4pm.
  2. Approve Application
    1. Online apps: 1-2 business days to approve
      In-Person: Typically, under 10 minutes
  3. Meet the Pet
    1. We offer scheduled and walk in meet and greets with an approved application.
  4. Sign Adoption Contract
    1. Once you've picked a pet to adopt, there will be a small amount of paperwork. This typically takes less than 30 mins.
  5. Take the Pet Home
    1. We supply a collar and leash, toys, treats, and a small amount of transitional food to take home with you!

Additional adoption info

The first step in adopting through RCACP is to complete an Adoption Application at www.rcacp.org or in-person at our shelter.

Adoption fees:
• $20 Dogs/puppies
• $0 Cats/kittens
Contact Friends of RCACP on Facebook for information on how to donate directly towards our pets in need of supplies and medical care! For any blankets, beds, toys, towels, bowls etc., please come by the shelter to donate in person.