The shelter is now a sub-station for selling licenses

Located at 9300 Public Works Road, behind the Courthouse and across from O. B. Gates Elementary School, is the county's newly expanded "state-of-the-art" animal shelter. 

With the ability to house up to 250 homeless pets at a time, the county aggressively pursues adoption of these pets to new permanent homes. It is estimated that the county saves over 1500 lives a year by pursuing adoption as an alternative to euthanasia.

While at the shelter, these animals are provided with necessary medical care. This is made possible by the county's "partnership" with the Chesterfield County Humane Society, which provides funding for medical care, special shelter needs, and volunteers to assist the county staff.  Please visit the Chesterfield County Humane Society for additional information.

One of the most unique operational policies of the Animal Shelter is the policy of NOT destroying puppies born in the shelter at birth. However, in order for them to survive, the moms and pups need to be placed in temporary "safe homes" to be raised until they reach the age of 7 weeks. If you would be interested in volunteering your time to save these little lives, please call (804)717-6236 for more information.

Fees for adoption vary by species and reproductive capability, with the maximum fee being $40 with $30 applied to the mandatory spay or neuter procedure.

Please visit the Chesterfield County Humane Society   web site for a current listing of our most adoptable "homeless", or come visit us at the shelter.