Animal Custody Records

Public Report

Results - Reporting Year 2025

Agency Information:

Agency Name:	Tazewell County Animal Control and Public Animal Shelter
Street Address 1:	197 Main Street
Street Address 2:
City:	Tazewell
State:	VA
County:	Tazewell County
Zip Code:	24651
Agency Email:	gdawson@tazewellcounty.org
Agency Phone:	(276) 988-5795
Agency FAX:	(276) 322-7848
Agency Type:	Public Animal Shelter
Date Submitted:	1/28/2026 3:50:36 PM
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Animal Information:

Reason for Custody

Species	A On Hand January 1	B Stray	C Seized	D Bite Case Quarantine	E Surrendered by Owner	H Other**	Total
Dogs	62	397	13	2	398	16	888
Cats	9	2	0	3	177	3	194
Other Companion Animals	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
Hybrid Canines	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
Equine	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
Livestock	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
Poultry	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
Total	71	399	13	5	575	19	1,082

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	Q On Hand December 31	Total
Dogs	121	252	357	89	0	5	64	888
Cats	0	144	20	0	5	13	12	194
Other Companion Animals	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
Hybrid Canines	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
Equine	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
Livestock	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
Poultry	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
Total	121	396	377	89	5	18	76	1,082

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.

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** 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 2025 11 puppies were born in the facility and 3 kittens were born in the facility.
5 dogs were transported to Tazewell County Animal Shelter due to owners being picked up for criminal or medical reasons.

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

*SFC: 9916 Brock Road, Spotsylvania, VA
*NOVA Pets Alive: 4094 Majestic Lane #138, Fairfax, VA
*Homeward Trails: 1116 Fairfax Station Road, Fairfax, VA
*Old Dominion: 3602 Lafayette Blvd, Fredricksburg, VA
*Beagles & Bentleys: PO Box 38787, Henrico, VA
*Winchester SPCA: 111 Featherbed Lane, Winchester, VA
*OPH: PO Box 35606, North Chesterfield, VA
*Richmond Animal League: 11401 International Dr., VA
*Middleburg Humane: PO Box 6864 Maishell, VA
*Lost Dog Rescue: PO Box 50037 Arlington, VA
*Salty Paws Brigade: 2200 Karen Terrece, Fredricksburg, VA
*Lab Rescue of Greater Richmond: PO Box 1574, Midlothin, VA
*Healing Hearts Canine Rescue: 3430 Lee Hwy, Draper, VA
*Aussie Rescue of the Mid-Atlantic: 2600 DeWitt Ave, Alexandria, VA
*Augusta Dog Adoptions: 4224 Waterfield Road, Richmond, VA
*BROOD: 3271 Woodcreek Drive, Charlottesville, VA
*Remy's Reign: 28030 Tatum Road, Unionville, 22567
*Save the Tails: PO Box 171, Leesburg, VA

**** 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.

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Other miscellaneous explanatory notes:

Euthanized dogs and cats were done so due to behavioral aggression or medical issues.

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