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Colonial Heights Animal Control is located in Colonial Heights Virginia. If you have an emergency, please call 911 or 804-520-9300 for non-emergencies.

The Colonial Heights Animal Shelter is a city run shelter that takes in, houses, cares for, and adopts out dogs, cats, and other small companion animals. We are a small shelter that does our best to find loving homes for the animals in our care. The Colonial Heights Animal Control Office/Shelter is located at 301 Charles Dimmock Parkway. **We are currently operating by *APPOINTMENT ONLY* Please call to schedule an appointment: 804-520-9397. PLEASE NOTE: We encourage your comments and interactions with our page, any language that we deem inappropriate or offensive will be removed immediately and you will be banned from this site. Content not topically related; content that promotes, fosters, or perpetuates discrimination; sexual content or links to sexual content; conduct or encouragement of illegal activity; or information that may tend to compromise safety or security, shall not be allowed. The men and women of the Colonial Heights Police Department and Animal Services unit are committed to providing a professional response to the needs of the community. It is the department's goal to provide excellence in public service by establishing partnerships with citizens and the community. This forum should NOT be used to report a crime or make a complaint about a specific officer.

10/30/2026

🐾 DO YOU KNOW THIS BEAUTIFUL GIRL? 🐾

This sweet girl was found down by the river, at the very end of the trail off Archer Avenue.

A couple had been seeing her in the area for several days. She kept approaching people, looking for food, and it was clear that she needed some help. She is underweight, but thankfully, we were able to safely catch her today and get her to safety.

We're not sure if she's lost or if she may have wandered over from the nearby apartments and gotten turned around.
What we do know is that she is incredibly sweet and deserves to be back where she belongs.

In the meantime, we decided to give her a name. Everyone, meet River! We know, we know... we're not exactly known for our creativity when it comes to naming animals. 😂

We are hoping someone recognizes this beautiful girl! If she belongs to you, or you know who her family might be, please reach out to us.

Let's help River find her way home! ❤️🐾

10/30/2026

Returned to owner

🐾 FOUND DOG – COLONIAL HEIGHTS, VA 🐾

This sweet pup was found wandering near Boulevard and Jackson Avenue in Colonial Heights, VA!

We’re hoping to reunite this furry friend with their family! 🏡❤️

If you recognize this dog or have any information regarding its owner, please contact Colonial Heights Animal Control.

📍 Found Near: Boulevard & Jackson Avenue, Colonial Heights, VA

🐶 Please share to help us get this pup back home! 🐾

10/30/2026

🐾 PUPPY FOOD DONATIONS NEEDED! 🐾

We opened up our storage shed today and realized we're down to our very last bag of puppy food! 😳

As many of you know, we currently have several puppies in our care who will need to remain at the shelter until November 16th while they complete their medications. Unfortunately, we know we're going to run out of food well before they're ready to leave.

We typically keep Blue Buffalo Puppy Food and/or Pedigree Puppy Food on hand. When transitioning to a new bag of food, we mix it with the remaining food to gradually introduce the new bag and help prevent upset puppy bellies. Keeping their little tummies happy is important!

We are also down to our last case of wet puppy food, so we could really use some help restocking both!
❤️ If you're able to donate, we would be incredibly grateful for:

Blue Buffalo Puppy Food
Pedigree Puppy Food
Wet Puppy Food

We are still accepting Foster-to-Adopt applications for these puppies! If you've already submitted an application, we sincerely appreciate your patience as we work through their medical/second round of vaccines and make sure they're healthy and ready to go to their new homes. We promise we want them out enjoying their new families just as much as you want to bring them home!

Our goal is to keep these little ones happy, healthy, growing and strong until they're ready for their next adventure. 🐶❤️

Donations can be dropped off at or shipper to:
📍 Colonial Heights Animal Shelter
301 Charles H. Dimmock Parkway
Colonial Heights, VA

Every bag, every can and every donation makes a difference. Thank you so much to everyone who continues to support our shelter and the animals in our care. We couldn't do it without you! ❤️

10/30/2026

🎃👻 HAPPY HOWL-O-WEEN FROM COLONIAL HEIGHTS ANIMAL SHELTER! 🐾🧡

Wishing all our two-legged and four-legged friends a safe, spooky, and fun Halloween! 🕸️🦇 Whether you’re trick-or-treating, dressing up, or handing out candy, don’t forget to keep your furry family members safe during all the Halloween excitement!

🐾 HALLOWEEN PET SAFETY TIPS! 🎃

🧡 Keep pets indoors: The constant doorbell ringing, strangers in costumes, and open doors can be stressful and create opportunities for pets to escape. Keep them secure in a quiet, comfortable room.

🍬 Keep candy out of reach: Chocolate, sugar-free candy containing xylitol, and other Halloween treats can be dangerous to pets. Keep candy bowls and treat bags where curious noses can’t reach them!

🐈 Protect your cats: Keep cats indoors, especially black cats, and make sure they have a safe place to hide away from the festivities.

🦺 Make sure they’re identifiable: If your pet is wearing a costume, make sure it fits comfortably and doesn’t restrict their movement, breathing, or vision. Ensure your pet has a collar with ID tags and a current microchip in case they slip out.

🎃 Be careful with decorations: Keep candles, electrical cords, glow sticks, and small decorations away from curious paws and mouths.

🚗 Watch out for trick-or-treaters: Keep pets away from busy streets and supervise them carefully around children and visitors.

🏡 THINKING ABOUT ADDING A NEW BEST FRIEND TO YOUR FAMILY? 🐶🐱

While you’re enjoying the Halloween season, don’t forget about the amazing dogs and cats at Colonial Heights Animal Shelter who are still waiting for their forever homes! 🧡🐾

Our shelter pets have so much love to give, and one of them might just be the missing piece of your family. Stop by, meet our adoptable pets, and see who steals your heart! Every adoption gives an animal a chance at a brighter future. 🏡❤️

From all of us at Colonial Heights Animal Shelter, have a safe and happy Halloween! May your night be filled with treats, wagging tails, happy purrs, and just the right amount of spooky! 👻🐾

Adopt, don’t shop — and give a shelter pet a happily ever after! 🧡

🎃🐾

10/29/2026

🎣 A friendly reminder: Fishing line and hooks can be dangerous to our wildlife.

Our work doesn't stop with rescuing cats and dogs. Sometimes, our calls for help involve wildlife, too.

Today, our Animal Control Officers responded to rescue a Double-crested Cormorant that had become tangled in fishing line with a fishing hook embedded in him.

This poor guy was caught in a tree that had fallen into the water and was unable to free himself.

With the assistance of Colonial Heights Fire EMS, we were able to safely reach and free this bird. We want to extend a huge THANK YOU to the fire and EMS personnel who jumped in to help us with this rescue. We appreciate you! ❤️

Thankfully, this story has a hopeful ending. He is now on his way to a wildlife rescue facility where he can receive the care he needs and begin recovering.

But this is also an important reminder of how our actions can impact the wildlife around us.

Fishing lines, hooks, and other equipment left behind can create serious hazards for birds and other wildlife.

A hook left hanging from a tree branch or fishing line discarded along the water's edge may seem harmless once we've packed up and gone home, but for an unsuspecting animal, it can become a life-threatening situation.

Please, when enjoying our local waterways:
🎣 Never leave fishing line or hooks behind.
🎣 Remove hooks and line from trees, branches, and other areas when possible.
🎣 Properly dispose of damaged or unwanted fishing equipment.
🎣 If you see discarded fishing line, pick it up and dispose of it safely.

We all enjoy being outdoors and sharing these spaces with nature. Let's do our part to make sure the wildlife that calls these places home can enjoy them safely, too.

A little extra care can prevent a whole lot of suffering.

Today's rescue could have ended very differently. Thankfully, this cormorant has another chance. ❤️🐦

10/29/2026

🐱 FOUND CAT – COLONIAL HEIGHTS, VA 🐱

📍 Found near Spruce Avenue in Colonial Heights, Virginia

Are you missing a cat? We are trying to locate the owner of a cat found in the Spruce Avenue area.

If you believe this may be your cat, please contact Colonial Heights Animal Control. We have additional information that may help identify the cat.

📞 Please call us if you believe this is your pet.

Please share this post to help us get this kitty back home! 🏡🐾

10/29/2026

🚨 SCOOBY IS STILL WAITING FOR HIS FOREVER FAMILY! 🚨💔

How has this handsome boy STILL not gotten any interest?! 😭 Someone PLEASE give Scooby the chance he deserves! ❤️🐾

Last week, Mr. Scooby got to take a little field trip to the Commonwealth Attorney’s Office, and let me tell you… THIS BOY LIVED FOR IT! 😂❤️

He absolutely LOVED visiting everybody! All those humans giving him attention? Oh, he was in HEAVEN! 🤣🥰

Now, Scooby may need to be the ONLY PET in the home, but when it comes to humans, the more, the merrier! He wants ALL the love, ALL the pets, and ALL the attention. And honestly? Can you blame him? Look at that face! 😍❤️

Here's a little more about our sweet boy:

🐾 Happy, happy, HAPPY! This boy has a smile that could brighten just about anybody's day.

🐾 A certified toy lover! He loves getting outside to play, but be warned… Scooby has some serious HEIGHT when he launches himself up to grab a toy from your hand! 😂 Keep those toys up and be prepared for some enthusiasm! Because of his jumping and his lack of awareness of his size, a home without small children would be best.

🐾 A pretty tidy gentleman! He had one accident when he first arrived at the office, but after that, he did great the rest of the day! He's also very clean about his kennel.

🐾 A people-loving sweetheart! Everyone at the Commonwealth Attorney’s Office loved him, and they couldn't get over how happy he was. He was just thrilled to spend time with everyone!

And here's the part that really gets us… 💔

Scooby has already been through more than any dog should have to endure. Before finding his way to us, he was attacked by something and suffered severe pain. Even while hurting, he was such a good patient for the veterinary staff. 🥺❤️

This boy has shown us just how sweet and special he can be, even after everything he's been through.
He deserves a home where he can finally relax, feel safe, soak up all the human attention his heart desires, and never have to spend another day waiting in a kennel. 🏡❤️

We KNOW finding a home for a dog who needs to be the only pet can be challenging. But Scooby is so much more than that one requirement. He's a happy, playful, affectionate boy with SO much love to give his people.
We haven't given up on him, and we don't want YOU to overlook him either! 🥹

🙏 PLEASE SHARE SCOOBY! His person may not have seen him yet. His family may be scrolling right past without realizing the amazing boy waiting for them.
Let's get this boy OUT OF THE KENNEL and into the loving forever home he's been waiting for! ❤️🐾

📩 Interested in meeting Scooby? Please contact Colonial Heights Animal Control!

SCOOBY IS READY TO BE SOMEBODY'S EVERYTHING. WHO'S READY TO MAKE HIM THEIRS? 🏡❤️🐶

10/29/2026

🐈❤️ HAPPY NATIONAL CAT DAY! ❤️🐈

Today is all about celebrating the wonderful cats who make our lives better!

From playful kittens to quiet cuddle bugs, curious explorers to professional nap-takers, every cat has their own unique personality.

And at Colonial Heights Animal Shelter, we have cats waiting to meet their future families!

Thinking about adding a feline friend to your household? Adoption gives a deserving cat the opportunity to start a new chapter.

🐾 Consider adopting rather than shopping.
🏠 Prepare a safe, comfortable space for your new cat.
❤️ Remember that adoption is a lifelong commitment.

Come visit our shelter and see which of our amazing cats might steal your heart!

Your next best friend might be waiting in a kennel right now. 🐱

— Colonial Heights Animal Control

10/27/2026

🐰 STRAY BUNNY FOUND – COLONIAL HEIGHTS, VA 🐰

A bunny was found near George Avenue in Colonial Heights, Virginia, and is currently in the care of Colonial Heights Animal Control & Shelter.

🏡 Think this may be your bunny? Proof of ownership will be required to reclaim.

Please contact Colonial Heights Animal Control & Shelter with identifying information, photos, or other documentation that can help verify ownership.

Please share to help us reunite this little bunny with their family! 🐰❤️

📍 Colonial Heights, Virginia

10/27/2026

🧡🐾 Día de Mu***os para las Mascotas 🐾🧡

Honoring the pets who will forever live in our hearts.
Today, we remember and celebrate the beloved pets who have crossed the rainbow bridge. 🌼🐕🐈
“Aunque sus patitas ya no caminen a nuestro lado, su amor vivirá para siempre en nuestros corazones.” 🧡

(Although their little paws no longer walk beside us, their love will live forever in our hearts.)
Whether they were with us for a lifetime or only a little while, the love they gave us never fades. They were family, our companions, our comfort on difficult days, and a source of unconditional love. Their paw prints remain on our hearts long after their paws are no longer beside us. 🕯️🌺
During Día de Mu***os para las Mascotas, we honor their memories and celebrate the joy they brought into our lives. May we always remember the love, laughter, and beautiful moments they left behind.
❤️ And as we remember the pets we’ve loved and lost, let’s also remember those still waiting for someone to love them.
Right now, there are amazing dogs and cats at Colonial Heights Animal Control waiting for a chance to become someone’s family. They may not have a lifetime of memories with you yet, but they have so much love left to give.
If you’ve been thinking about opening your heart and home to a new companion, consider visiting your local shelter. You don’t have to replace the pets you’ve lost to make room for another. Love isn’t replaced; it grows. 🐾
🌼 Remember those who came before us.

🕯️ Celebrate the love they left behind.

🏡 Make room for a new story when you’re ready.
From all of us at Colonial Heights Animal Control, we honor every beloved pet who has crossed the rainbow bridge and every animal still waiting for their person.
Forever remembered. Forever loved. Never forgotten. 🧡🐾
***os ***osParaLasMascotas

Address

301 Charles H Dimmock Pkwy
Colonial Heights, VA
23834

Opening Hours

Monday	10am - 3pm
Tuesday	10am - 3pm
Wednesday	10am - 3pm
Thursday	10am - 3pm
Friday	10am - 3pm

Telephone

+18045209397

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