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Amelia County Public Animal Shelter

Animal shelter in Amelia, VA

Amelia County Animal Shelter is located in Amelia County, Virginia. We are a government run facility operated by the Amelia County Animal Control. Our mission is to provide animal control as well as animal protection for the County of Amelia. By doing so we hope to bridge the gap between humans and animals, making it a better place for all to live.

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Email ameliaanimalshelter@ameliacova.com
Phone (804) 561-3878
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Address
16565 Five Forks Rd
Amelia, VA 23002
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16565 Five Forks Rd

Amelia, VA 23002

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Adoptable pets at Amelia County Public Animal Shelter

We'll also keep you updated on Bagel's adoption status with email updates.
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Bagel

Beagle

Male, 4 yrs
Amelia, VA
We'll also keep you updated on Jingle's adoption status with email updates.
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Jingle

Beagle

Male, 2 yrs 3 mos
Amelia, VA
We'll also keep you updated on The Brain's adoption status with email updates.
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The Brain

Hound (Unknown Type)

Female, 2 yrs 7 mos
Amelia, VA
We'll also keep you updated on Pinky's adoption status with email updates.
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Pinky

Hound (Unknown Type)

Male, 2 yrs 7 mos
Amelia, VA
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Amelia, VA

Additional adoption info

If you are over 18 yrs of age with a valid Identification card and can provide a loving forver home, then you are in the right place. All owners are required to spay/neuter their new pet within 30 days of the adoption. Pets adopted out of the area must be sterilized prior to leaving the county. There is an adoption fee of $10.00 per animal when picked up.

Our local humane organization (A.P.A.W.) Amelia Patrons for Animal Welfare provides low cost, spay/neuter assistance for Amelia residents and anyone adopting a pet from the Amelia shelter.

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Pets at shelters & rescues near Amelia County Public Animal Shelter

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P.O. Box 52,
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P.O. Box 1837,
Louisa, VA 23093

We'll also keep you updated on DA 5 Broski's adoption status with email updates.
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DA 5 Broski

Pit Bull Terrier

Male, Adult
Glen Allen, VA
We'll also keep you updated on Holt's adoption status with email updates.
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Holt

Chihuahua/Pug

Male, 5 yrs
Sandston, VA
We'll also keep you updated on Chance's adoption status with email updates.
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Chance

Black and Tan Coonhound

Male, 6 yrs 7 mos
Richmond, VA
We'll also keep you updated on Roscoe in Gloucester VA's adoption status with email updates.
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Roscoe in Gloucester VA

Pit Bull Terrier

Male, Adult
Richmond, VA
We'll also keep you updated on Peanut's adoption status with email updates.
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Peanut

Yorkie Poo

Female, 10 yrs
Sandston, VA
We'll also keep you updated on PANDA GIRL-FOSTER NEEDED- IN SHELTER FOR 9 MOS's adoption status with email updates.
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PANDA GIRL-FOSTER NEEDED- IN SHELTER FOR 9 MOS

Husky

Female, Adult
richmond, VA

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