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Animal Services Unit
The Chesterfield Animal Shelter is now open by appointments only.
The office staff is available by phone:
Monday - Friday
8:30 am - 5:00 pm
Saturday
7:30 am - 4:00 pm
Please call (804) 748-1683
Mission Statement
To serve, protect, and promote safety through the education of our community regarding responsible pet ownership and the enforcement of violations of law pertaining to animal welfare.
Values
- Protect public health and safety
- Prevent animal cruelty and neglect
- Reunite lost pets with their owner
- Enforce animal-related laws and ordinances
- Educate the community on responsible pet ownership
- Provide compassion and comfort for animals in our care
Priorities
- Encourage community involvement through events and outreach
- Build partnerships
- Expand and develop personnel
- Be transparent
- Increase educational efforts
- Increase live exit rate
- Reduce euthanasia
- Share our story
- How do I adopt an animal?
- Do I need a dog license?
- What will I need to purchase a dog license?
- How much does a dog license cost, and when is it due?
- Where do I get a dog license?
- How do I report a lost pet?
- How do I report a found pet?
- How do I report animal cruelty or neglect?
- How many dogs can you have in Chesterfield?
- What is Chesterfield County’s leash law?
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Animal Services Unit
Physical Address
9300 Public Works Road
Chesterfield, VA 23832
Mailing Address
Chesterfield County Animal Services
P.O. Box 148
Chesterfield, VA 23832
Phone: 804-748-1683
After-Hours Calls
Contact the Police non-emergency number at 804-748-1251.
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Hours
Monday - Friday
10:30 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Saturday
10:30 a.m. - 4 p.m.