Animal Custody Records

Public Report

Results - Reporting Year 2023

Agency Information:

Agency Name:	Grayson County Animal Control
Street Address 1:	P.O. Box 160
Street Address 2:
City:	Independence
State:	VA
County:	Grayson County
Zip Code:	24348
Agency Email:	animalcontrol@graysoncountyva.gov
Agency Phone:	(276) 773-3241
Agency FAX:	(276) 773-2586
Agency Type:	Animal Control Officer Field Report
Date Submitted:	2/13/2024 12:22:03 PM
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If this is an ACO field report for an agency with a contracted shelter, name of contracted shelter (please DO NOT list animals on this report that were taken into custody at your contracted shelter): Galax Public Animal Shelter

Animal Information:

Reason for Custody

Species	E Surrendered by Owner	H Other**	Total
Dogs	1	0	1
Cats	0	0	0
Other Companion Animals	0	0	0
Hybrid Canines	0	0	0
Equine	0	1	1
Livestock	0	0	0
Poultry	0	0	0
Total	1	1	2

Method of Disposition

Species	N Died While in Custody	P Other****	Total
Dogs	1	0	1
Cats	0	0	0
Other Companion Animals	0	0	0
Hybrid Canines	0	0	0
Equine	0	1	1
Livestock	0	0	0
Poultry	0	0	0
Total	1	1	2

Wildlife Received and Disposition Information:

Submitted To Licensed Rehabilitator	Liberated	Euthanized	On Hand December 31	Total
0	0	3	0	3

Explanatory Notes: (if applicable)

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

N/A

** 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.

I responded to Grayson Highlands State Park by request of the U.S. Forest Service in reference to a wild pony that was injured. The Ranger Captain that contacted me advised that she was told the pony had been shot. When I got on scene, I observed the pony limping when it walked. I also observed several open wounds on the back leg of the pony. I took custody of the pony.

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

N/A

**** 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.

I made contact with the Wilburn Ridge Pony Association, who is responsible for the care of the ponies on Grayson Highlands, and advised them of what I had found. The president of the association, Jerry Ward, came and transported the pony to the vet they use.

Other miscellaneous explanatory notes:

5/31/2024--Pit/Lab mix bit its owner in the face area. The owner called the Grayson County Sheriff's Office, and when we went out to pick the dog up it attempted to attack Deputy D. Johnson multiple times. Dog was put down due to being extremely aggressive.

3 raccoons euthanized this year due to suspected Rabies.

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