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.
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.
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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