Animal Custody Records

Public Report

Results - Reporting Year 2025

Agency Information:

Agency Name:	Russell County Animal Control and Public Animal Shelter
Street Address 1:	137 Highland Drive
Street Address 2:	Suite A
City:	Lebanon
State:	VA
County:	Russell County
Zip Code:	24266
Agency Email:	ashley.puckett@russellcountyva.us
Agency Phone:	(276) 415-9163
Agency FAX:	(276) 415-9746
Agency Type:	Public Animal Shelter
Date Submitted:	1/12/2026 12:27:17 PM
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If this is a contracted public animal shelter, name of locality/localities served: Russell County Animal Shelter services all towns in Russell County VA.

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	26	352	4	4	341	19	746
Cats	0	19	0	3	143	3	168
Other Companion Animals	0	0	0	0	3	0	3
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	26	371	4	7	487	22	917

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	54	59	535	8	5	53	4	28	746
Cats	0	1	160	0	0	6	0	1	168
Other Companion Animals	0	3	0	0	0	0	0	0	3
Hybrid Canines	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
Equine	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
Livestock	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
Poultry	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
Total	54	63	695	8	5	59	4	29	917

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.

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.

In 2025 a total of 6 dogs were picked up by Animal Control as the result of traffic stops, car accidents, or medical emergencies.
In addition, 13 dogs and 3 cats were born in the facility.

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

Augusta Dog Adoptions 4224 Wakefield Rd Richmond, VA 23235
Aussie Rescue of the Mid Atlantic 2600 Dewitt Avenue Alexandria, VA 22301
Beagles and Bentleys 1230 Dotson Rd Henrico, VA 23231
Bully Rescue & Advocacy Group Inc 138 Swift Creek Lane Colonial Heights VA 23834
Canine Lifesavers Inc 259 Thorny Point Road Stafford VA 22554
Charlottesville-Albemarle SPCA 3355 Berkmar Drive Charlottesville, VA 22901
Cliffs Coonhound Rescue and Trapping 525 Ballahack Road Chesapeake, VA 23322
Daisys Legacy 2801 South Woodrow Street APT G Arlington, VA 22206
Fancy Cats Rescue Team Inc 13110 Pelfrey Lane Fairfax, VA 22033
Homeward Trails Animal Rescue P.O. Box 100968 Arlington, VA 22210
Hooves & Paws Animal Rescue 7303 Poindexter Road Louisa VA 23093
Lab Rescue of Greater Richmond P.O. BOX 1574 Midlothian, VA 23113
Little Buckets Farm Sanctuary P.O. Box 47 Brodnax, VA 23920
Lost Dog Rescue Foundation P.O. Box 50037 Arlington, VA 22205
Louisa Humane Society 230 Ashley Drive, Mineral, VA 23117
Lynchburg Humane Society 1211 Old Graves Mill Road Lynchburg, VA 24502
Mae’s Mutts Inc 10220 Meadbrook Ct. Henrico, VA 23238
Middleburg Humane Foundation P.O. Box 684 Marshall, VA 20116
Norfolk SPCA 916 Ballentine Blvd. Norfolk, VA 23504
NOVA Pets Alive 4094 Majestic Lane #138 Fairfax, VA 22033
Old Dominion Humane Society 3602 Lafayette Blvd. Suite 102 Fredericksburg, VA 22408
One By One Deathrow Dog Rescue Inc. 7288 Hanover Green Dr. Mechanicsville, VA 23111
Operation Paws for Homes P.O. Box 35606 N. Chesterfield, VA 23235

**** 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 2025 a total of 4 dogs escaped.

Other miscellaneous explanatory notes:

Additional Column L: Names and addresses of VIRGINIA releasing agencies TO which animals reported in COLUMN L were transferred.
Petty Pawz Rescue 5811 Danielle Drive Fredericksburg, VA 22407
Rebas Animal Rescue 1646 S. Military Hwy. Chesapeake City 23320
Remy’s Reign Inc 28030 Tatum Road Unionville, VA 22567
Richmond Ruff House 12012 Lucks Lane Midlothian, VA 23114
Salty Paw Brigade 2200 Karen Terrace Fredericksburg, VA 22405
Squishy Face Crew 9916 Brock Rd Spotsylvania, VA 22553
Sympathetic Animal Rescue Corp. 6906 Ridge Way Drive Fredericksburg, VA 22407
To The Rescue P.O. Box 761 Springfield, VA
Village Dog Resource P.O. Box 141 Lackey, VA 13694
Virginia German Shepherd Rescue Inc. P.O. Box 733 Centreville, VA 20122

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