Caroline County, Virginia Sheriff's Office
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Animal Control now part of the Sheriff's Office
804-633-9041
14080 Devils Three Jump Road
All Animal Control operations have been placed under the supervision of the Caroline
County Sheriff’s Office effective July 1, 2008. The transfer from the County
Administrator’s Office, approved by the Board of Supervisors during the Fiscal
Year 2008-2009 budget process, is designed to improve service to the
public. The primary point of contact for Animal Control will continue to be
Animal Control Sergeant K. E. Harris. Sergeant Harris can be
reached at the Caroline County Animal Shelter at (804) 633-9041.
Sergeant K. E. Harris, Animal Control Supervisor
Questions or concerns should be directed to Sheriff Lippa at 633-1120.
Animal Control
Animal Control Deputies enforce animal laws and regulations of the State
and County. Duties performed by Animal Control Deputies include
answering citizen complaints, catching stray, dangerous or destructive
dogs, investigating livestock damage or death for compensation claims,
investigating possible animal cruelty, neglect, or abandonment, assisting
other law enforcement agencies, Conservation Police and Fire & Rescue
personnel with animal related calls, maintaining the Animal Shelter
and euthanizing animals when necessary.
Shelter Hours
The shelter is manned and open for adoptions Monday through Friday
8:30 a.m. to 9:30 a.m. and 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m., and Saturday from
9:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon.
Adoption Information
Dogs and cats are available for adoption at the Caroline County Animal Shelter.
Only Caroline County residents or adjoining County residents (Hanover, King George,
Essex, Spotsylvania, Stafford, King and Queen and King William) are able to adopt
non-sterilized animals. By state law, anyone who adopts a dog or cat must have his
or her new pet sterilized. Any Virginia citizen may adopt animals that have already
been sterilized.
Adoption fees are as follows: Adult dogs: $45 includes a spay/neuter certificate.
Puppies, cats, kittens: $50, includes spay/neuter certificate, distemper vaccine,
de-wormer, and for cats and kittens this also includes frontline.
Animals already spayed/neutered are $10.00
If you are interested in adopting a pet, contact the Animal Shelter at (804) 633-9041
or visit the shelter located at 14080 Devils Three Jump Road.
Livestock
To assist us in locating the owners of loose livestock as well as to assist in
any natural disaster, Caroline County Sheriff's Office Animal Control would like
your contact information. We ask for this in the event we need to locate you
in reference to your livestock. Your information will not be shared and will only
be used for law enforcement purposes.
Please click here to go to the Livestock Registry Form. You may fill it out online
and print the form to mail, or email the information to Sergeant K. E. Harris.
Donations
We can always use the following items!
(Please drop them off directly at the Animal Shelter.)
- Washable blankets
- Towels (all sizes)
- Dog and cat treats (rawhide, bones etc)
- Grooming supplies
- Cash donations for vaccines and wormers
Dog owners must have proof that their animal(s) has been vaccinated against rabies by
four months of age by a licensed veterinarian.
All dog owners or custodians must have a current Caroline County Dog License or Kennel
License for all dogs four months old or older.
It is against the law to permit any dog to run at large at any time, except when engaged
in lawful hunting in the open season and accompanied by the owner or custodian.
Any dog found without a valid Caroline County Dog License attached to its collar will be
considered "unlicensed" unless its owner can prove otherwise (Animal Control will
contact the owner of any animal with identification as soon as possible).
Dead animals must be disposed of by their owners, the property owner, or by the
Virginia Department of Transportation if found in a roadway. Animal Control will
NOT dispose of dead animals.
Cruelty to animals and fowl is prohibited.
Any dog deemed "dangerous" by the General District Court will be completely restricted
to ensure public safety and health. Any dog deemed to be “vicious” by the court will
be euthanized.
It is unlawful for anyone to keep any poisonous or dangerous reptiles.
Livestock are not permitted to be at-large at anytime.
Normal Response Hours are: Monday through Friday--8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
During regular business hours, citizens requesting assistance from Animal Control
may call (804) 633-9041. A dispatcher will take key information and relay it to an
Animal Control Deputy by radio. Calls are prioritized according to the potential
threat to the safety and health of the public. All calls are answered as soon as
possible, but it may take up to 48 hours depending on call volume.
Emergency Response Hours
Monday through Friday--5:00 p.m. to 8:30 a.m.
Saturday & Sunday--All day
All county holidays--24 hours
During emergency response hours, one Animal Control Deputy is designated “on call”
and will respond to health and safety related emergencies only. Citizens may
request assistance by calling (804) 633-9041.
Emergencies include:
- Animal bites upon request of the Health Department or with owners unknown
- Critically injured animals with unknown owners
- Livestock in roadway
- Dogs attacking livestock
- Dogs running at large are NOT an emergency
Wildlife
Animal Control does not respond to situations involving wildlife, but will provide
general information and contacts to assist with wildlife problems. Situations
involving wildlife are handled by the Commonwealth of Virginia Conservation Police.
The Conservation Police may be reached at (804) 367-1258.
Dog License
All dog owners must purchase an annual license for all dogs four months of age
or older. Licenses may be purchased at the Treasurer's Office located at 117
Ennis Street in Bowling Green (phone 804-633-5291). A certificate of vaccination
must accompany license applications.
Cost for Licenses
Single dog spayed/neutered- $5.00
Single dog unspayed/unneutered - $10.00
Kennel for 20 dogs or less - $25
Kennel for 21 dogs or more - $50
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