The mission of the Virginia Beach Bureau of Animal Control is to balance the health, safety and welfare needs of the people and animals in our City. Our mission is accomplished by working with our citizens and other animal welfare organizations; by enforcing the domestic animals laws of our Commonwealth and our City, providing educational programs and humanely providing care, nourishment and a safe environment for the unwanted, stray, abused and abandoned animals in our City. We will educate the public about responsible companion animals ownership, aggressively investigate animal cruelty cases, find homes for the homeless animals and humanely euthanize the unwanted animals in our community.

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Hours of Operation - Tuesday Closed
Monday, Wednesday, Friday 10:00 a.m.-6:00 p.m.
Thursday 11:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m.
Saturday & Sunday 9:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m.
City Holidays 9:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m.
Closed Christmas Day
Officers are on duty from 6:30 a.m.-12:00 a.m.
An emergency duty officer is available from 11:00 p.m.-7:00 a.m.