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.

Animal Control Public Forum Comments

Volunteers are available to answer questions and assist with visits during adoption hours which are Monday-Friday 6 p.m. - 8 p.m. and Saturday and Sunday Sun 11 a.m. - 4 p.m. Residents can also purchase Virginia Beach City Animal Licenses during the adoption hours. The adoption center is open for visitation during normal store hours but adoptions are conducted only during the above adoption hours. Participating Petsmart locations are listed below.

Plaza Petsmart Location
3413 Virginia Beach Blvd.
Virginia Beach, VA

Hilltop Petsmart Location
501 Hilltop Plaza
Virginia Beach, VA

Request a Deceased Animal Pick Up

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.-11:00 p.m.
An emergency duty officer is available from 11:00 p.m.-7:00 a.m.