Wise, VA
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Wise County Animal Shelter is a rural municipal animal welfare facility serving Wise County and surrounding areas in southwestern Virginia. In addition to dog services, the shelter accommodates and adopts out cats in need of permanent homes while striving toward no-kill standards. They work alongside local rescue groups to provide shelter, care, and adoption opportunities for companion animals.
Wise County Animal Rescue Coalition serves Wise County, Norton, and Southwest Virginia.
No out-of-state adoptions are permitted. All adopted animals are required to be spayed or neutered per VA Code Section 3.1-796.126:3 at the adopter's expense. In addition, dogs and cats must be vaccinated against rabies by a licensed veterinarian by 4 months of age. Wise County reserves the right to refuse adoption of any animal considered a danger to the public or a public nuisance.
All animals available for adoption are released on a first-come, first-served basis, and animals will not be reserved. Prospective adopters are encouraged to stop by the shelter or call ahead at 276-679-6750 to ensure the animal they wish to visit is still available.
Wise County Animal Shelter is located at 4701 Blackwood Industrial Park Road, Norton, VA 24273. They are open Monday through Friday from 10:00 AM to 3:30 PM, and closed on Saturdays, Sundays, and holidays.
No, out-of-state adoptions are not permitted.
Per VA Code Section 3.1-796.126:3, all adopted animals must be spayed or neutered at the adopter's expense. Additionally, all dog and cat owners are required by law to have their pet vaccinated against rabies by a licensed veterinarian once the animal reaches 4 months of age.
Stray animals without identification are held for 5 days, while animals wearing a collar or identification are held for 10 days before being offered for adoption or euthanized.
All stray animals are held at the shelter for 5 days (or 10 days if wearing a collar or identification) before being offered for adoption or euthanized. Owners of lost pets should contact the shelter directly or monitor the shelter's Facebook page.
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