Animal Custody Records

Public Report

Results - Reporting Year 2023

Agency Information:

Agency Name:	Montgomery County Animal Control and Public Animal Shelter
Street Address 1:	480 Cinnabar Road
Street Address 2:
City:	Christiansburg
State:	VA
County:	Montgomery County
Zip Code:	24073
Agency Email:	mahanem@montgomerycountyva.gov
Agency Phone:	(540) 382-5795
Agency FAX:	(540) 382-5798
Agency Type:	Public Animal Shelter
Date Submitted:	1/12/2024 9:56:09 AM
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Animal Information:

Reason for Custody

Species	A On Hand January 1	B Stray	D Bite Case Quarantine	E Surrendered by Owner	F Received From Another Virginia Releasing Agency*	H Other**	Total
Dogs	36	395	6	148	4	62	651
Cats	41	232	5	591	4	65	938
Other Companion Animals	4	12	0	7	0	5	28
Hybrid Canines	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
Equine	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
Livestock	0	0	0	4	0	0	4
Poultry	0	4	0	0	0	0	4
Total	81	643	11	750	8	132	1,625

Method of Disposition

Species	J Reclaimed by Owner	K Adopted	L Transferred to another VA Releasing Agency***	M Transferred to Out-of State Releasing Agency	N Died While in Custody	O Euthanized	P Other****	Q On Hand December 31	Total
Dogs	298	238	35	4	3	18	0	55	651
Cats	18	769	20	0	28	50	1	52	938
Other Companion Animals	2	22	3	0	0	0	0	1	28
Hybrid Canines	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
Equine	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
Livestock	1	3	0	0	0	0	0	0	4
Poultry	0	2	1	0	0	1	0	0	4
Total	319	1,034	59	4	31	69	1	108	1,625

Wildlife Received and Disposition Information:

Submitted To Licensed Rehabilitator	Liberated	Euthanized	On Hand December 31	Total
0	0	0	0	0

Explanatory Notes: (if applicable)

* Column F: Names and addresses of Virginia releasing agencies from which animals were received.

Floyd County Animal Control 110 Pound Rd. Floyd, VA 24091
Pearl’s Piece Animal Rescue 3595 Kirby Dr. Christiansburg, VA 24073
Radford Animal Shelter 104 Pulaski St. Radford, VA 24141

** Column H: Include other reasons for custody, i.e. births at the facility, or animals taken into custody for a reason not designated by another category. An explanation is required.

In 2023 there were 14 cats, 54 dogs, and 5 reptiles picked up by animal control as the result of evictions, traffic stops, car accidents, or medical emergencies. In addition, 51 cats and 8 dogs were born in shelter.

*** Column L: Names and addresses of Virginia releasing agencies to which animals were transferred.

Animal Hope Alliance P.O. Box 237 Blacksburg, VA 24063-0237
Beagles and Bentleys 1230 Dotson Rd. Henrico, VA 23231
Blue Ridge Reptile Rescue 90 Spring Ridge Ln. Fairfield, VA 24495
Collie Rescue Incorporated 4510 Lees Corner Rd. Chantilly, VA 20151
Homes Fur Hounds 604 Pollard Park Williamsburg, VA 23185
K Kids Dachshund Rescue Inc. 507 W. Johnson St. Staunton, VA 24401
Kindred Souls K-9 Sanctuary 515 Etzler Rd. Troutville, VA 24175
Lost Fantasy Rescue 1237 West Blue Grass Trail Ceres, VA 24318
Pearl’s Piece Animal Rescue 3595 Kirby Dr. Christiansburg, VA 24073
Pulaski County Animal Control 80 Dublin Park Rd. Dublin, VA 24084
Roanoke Valley SPCA 1340 Baldwin Ave NE, Roanoke VA 24012
Virginia German Shepherd Rescue P.O. Box 126 Sterling, VA 20167
Wolf Spirit Sled Dog Rescue 5552 Elamsville Rd. Stuart, VA 24171

**** Column P: Include other methods of disposition, i.e. escaped, stolen, or otherwise not disposed of in a method in accordance with Virginia code. An explanation is required.

In 2023 one cat escaped from its foster care home.

Other miscellaneous explanatory notes:

All animals euthanized have been in the unhealthy / untreatable Asilomar category.

The Unhealthy/Untreatable Asilomar category includes dogs and cats who, at or subsequent to the time they are taken into possession,
• Have a behavioral or temperamental characteristic that poses a health or safety risk or otherwise makes the animal unsuitable for placement as a pet.
• Are suffering from a disease, injury, or congenital or hereditary condition that adversely affects the animal’s health or is likely to adversely affect the animal’s health in the future.
• Are under the age of eight weeks.
• Are not likely to become healthy or treatable even if provided the care typically provided to pets by a reasonable and caring pet owners/guardians in the community.

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