Virginia State law requires proof of ownership to reclaim an animal from the Animal Care Center. A rabies vaccination certificate, an Amherst County dog license, veterinarian records, or a photograph of documentation will suffice. Owners / Reclaim persons must be 18 and bring personal identification. If another person reclaims an animal for the actual owner, the owner must send written permission with the individual so that we may release the animal to that person. Each time an animal is returned to its owner, we will verify proof of current rabies vaccination, and the animal owner must also present a current Amherst County dog license. If the animal rabies vaccination is expired or no proof can be given, the animal owner will make an appointment with a veterinarian before the animal is released.
Fees for reclaiming an animal may apply depending on how long the animal has been at the Animal Care Center and whether it was brought to the Center by an Animal Control Officer or county resident.
Housing is accrued at a daily rate of $10.00.
If an Animal Control Officer brings your animal to the Center, there will be an additional $10.00
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Wednesday: 10-6
Thursday - Friday: 10-4
Saturday: 9-1
Sunday: Closed
