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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 Macy's adoption status with email updates.
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Macy

Mixed Breed (Medium)

Female, 1 yr
Amelia, VA
We'll also keep you updated on Hortence's adoption status with email updates.
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Hortence

Domestic Shorthair

Female, 6 mos
Amelia, VA
We'll also keep you updated on Beatrice's adoption status with email updates.
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Beatrice

Domestic Shorthair

Female, 6 mos
Amelia, VA
We'll also keep you updated on Pascal's adoption status with email updates.
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Pascal

Beagle

Male, 3 yrs
Amelia, VA
We'll also keep you updated on Aang's adoption status with email updates.
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Aang

Mixed Breed (Medium)

Male, 2 mos
Amelia, VA
We'll also keep you updated on Bruno's adoption status with email updates.
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Bruno

Hound (Unknown Type)

Male, 3 yrs
Amelia, VA
We'll also keep you updated on Kibbles's adoption status with email updates.
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Kibbles

American Pit Bull Terrier

Male, 2 yrs
Amelia, VA
We'll also keep you updated on Ernestine's adoption status with email updates.
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Ernestine

Domestic Shorthair

Female, 6 mos
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

Indian Rivers Humane Society

PO Box 264,
Aylett, VA 23009

Saint Rocco's Hound Rescue

402 West Main Street, PO BOX 1801,
Louisa, VA 23093

Capital Area Rescue Effort (CARE)

Sandston, VA 23150

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

Domestic Shorthair

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

Beagle

Female, Adult
Richmond, VA
We'll also keep you updated on Roo's adoption status with email updates.
Bonded Pair
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Roo

Guinea Pig

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

Foxhound

Female, 2 yrs 3 mos
Richmond, VA
We'll also keep you updated on Parker's adoption status with email updates.
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Parker

Hound (Unknown Type)

Male, 1 yr
Louisa, VA
We'll also keep you updated on Elvira's adoption status with email updates.
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Elvira

Domestic Shorthair

Female, Adult
Petersburg, VA

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