Animal Control Officer: Kevin Eller               (540) 775-2120
11220 Henry Griffin Road                            Hours: Monday,Friday,Saturday 10:00-1:00 T-Thursday 10:00-3:00
King George VA, 22485                               Contact Us

The Animal Control Division of the Sheriff's Office has (2) full time and (3) part time employees. They operate a county pound for the purpose of impounding or harboring seized, stray, homeless, abandoned or unwanted animals. The pound is operated under the guidelines of the Commonwealth of Virginia Board of Agriculture and Consumer Services at the direction of the State Veterinarian, pursuant to 3.1-796.96(h) and 3.1-796-120(C) Code of Virginia. The Animal Control Officers also have responsibility for controlling the spread of rabies within the county.

The Animal Control Officers received 532 stray dogs and 39 other animals at the pound. Also during the year, 189 animals were surrendered at the pound. During the processing of these animals, the pound collected $4,895.00 in fees and sold $1,195 worth of licenses and received $425 in donations. The Animal Control Officers responded to 776 complaints and investigated 42 dog bites.

The amount being requested in this budget is needed to maintain the current level of services and to increase pound hours for public access.

The recent repairs to the pound were very much needed and greatly appreciated. However, we still do not have adequate space to properly house and care for the animals. It is my understanding that the County has acquired land and intends to construct a new facility within the next year to 18 months. This is a very much needed project and if there is anything that we can do to assist in the completion of this project, please let us know.

Goal

Operate animal pound and control stray animals and the spread of rabies.