Richmond Animal Care & Control
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Hours: Business hours Monday-Tuesday 8am-5pm; Wednesday-Friday 8am-6pm; Saturday 8am-5pm; Sunday 8am-4pm. Adoption center Monday-Tuesday by appointment; Wednesday-Friday 12pm-6pm; Saturday 12pm-5pm; Sunday 12pm-4pm.
- What it is
- Shelters and rescues
- Who it helps
- Owner surrenders are taken case by case when space and resources allow.
- Where
- City of Richmond
- Status
- Open
- Checked
- on the official website, November 5, 2026
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The City of Richmond's only open-admission public animal shelter, caring for stray, sick, injured and relinquished pets, with adoptions, fostering, rehoming resources and animal control (cruelty and neglect investigations, stray impoundment, bite cases, pet licenses).
How to reach them
Where: 1600 Chamberlayne Avenue, Richmond, VA 23222
Hours: Business hours Monday-Tuesday 8am-5pm; Wednesday-Friday 8am-6pm; Saturday 8am-5pm; Sunday 8am-4pm. Adoption center Monday-Tuesday by appointment; Wednesday-Friday 12pm-6pm; Saturday 12pm-5pm; Sunday 12pm-4pm.
Good to know
- Who can use it: Owner surrenders are taken case by case when space and resources allow.
- How to get started: Visit or call (804) 646-5573. For pet assistance and rehoming help, call (804) 646-5574.
Emergency? Call your veterinarian or the nearest 24-hour emergency hospital now, and tell them if cost is a barrier. Emergency signs and poison hotlines
Before you go
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