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Powhatan Animal Control

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
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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

See every new pet that comes to this shelter!

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 Sprocket's adoption status with email updates.
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Sprocket

Mixed Breed (Medium)

Male, 4 mos
Powhatan, VA
We'll also keep you updated on Andy's adoption status with email updates.
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Andy

Mixed Breed (Medium)

Male, 4 mos
Powhatan, VA
We'll also keep you updated on George's adoption status with email updates.
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George

Coonhound

Male, 3 yrs 1 mo
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, Young
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

Additional adoption info

We do not do same day adoptions.

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

Basset Hound

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We'll also keep you updated on DI 88 Harmony's adoption status with email updates.
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DI 88 Harmony

Pit Bull Terrier

Female, Adult
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We'll also keep you updated on JUMPING JACK JUNIOR's adoption status with email updates.
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JUMPING JACK JUNIOR

Great Pyrenees

Male, Adult
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We'll also keep you updated on DQ 68 Jax's adoption status with email updates.
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DQ 68 Jax

Pit Bull Terrier

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

Domestic Shorthair

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

American Pit Bull Terrier

Male, 3 yrs 2 mos
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