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Contact

  1. Animal Control


    Phone: 540-777-8606
    Non-Emergency
    Phone: 540-562-3265
    Emergency: 911

    Office Hours
    Monday through Friday
    8:00 am to 5:00 pm

Overview

The Animal Control unit is responsible for enforcing state laws and local ordinances within Roanoke County. Officers are certified Police Officers with specialized training and equipment to handle animal-related complaints

Services

  • Animal Attack
  • Animal Sheltering
  • Domestic Animal Abuse
  • Livestock Welfare
  • Lost Animals
  • Sick or Injured Wildlife

Other Resources

For other wildlife-related issues or nuisance wildlife, please consult the Virginia Department of Wildlife Resources (DWR) website.
For animal control issues within the City of Roanoke, please contact Roanoke City Police Department.

  1. Who do I contact about a lost pet?
  2. How long are animals held at the Regional Center for Animal Care?
  3. What can I do about my neighbor's barking dog?
  4. What can I do about my neighbor's cat being a nuisance?
  5. How do I register my dog or cat in Roanoke County?
  6. What can I do with my pet if I can no longer care for it?
  7. Where can I have my animal spay/neutered?
  8. Where can I get a rabies vaccination for my pet?
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