Bath County Animal Shelter

08/06/2026

Miss Penelope is still available for adoption!
This sweet lazy hound dog is looking for her forever home!
This lovable pup is happiest lounging on the couch, taking naps, and going on easy walks. She has a calm, laid-back personality and would be perfect for someone looking for a mellow companion rather than a high-energy dog.
She loves attention, enjoys treats, and is ready to spend her days relaxing with her new family. She would love to be someone’s shadow and follow her favorite person around throughout the day.
She walks perfectly on a leash and enjoys easy strolls where she can take in all the sights and smells.
Like most hounds, she also likes to use her voice and will happily let you know when she wants attention, hears something interesting, or is ready for a treat.
If you’ve been looking for a loving couch potato with those classic hound dog eyes, this may be the perfect match.
She is available for adoption at The Animal Shelter
1164 Virginia Ave Hot Springs, Virginia 24445
Come meet her Monday-Friday 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM

08/05/2026

The answer is between two weeks and four weeks!!

Trivia Question for this week!!

How early after having kittens can a female cat get pregnant again?

Comment your guess below and don't cheat and look up the answer!!

Send a message to learn more

08/03/2026

She has been picked up by her owner!!

🚨🚨🚨 Stray Alert 🚨🚨🚨

Do you recognize me?
I was found on McGuffin Road in Warm Springs. I have wound up at the shelter and would like to come home. If you know me or my owner please come get me out of here!

We are open Monday-Friday 8:00 to 4:00.
1164 Virginia Ave Hot Springs Va 24445
540-839-7210 

08/03/2026

Owner has been found!!

🚨🚨🚨 Stray Alert 🚨🚨🚨

Do you recognize me?
I was found on Mill Creek Road in Millboro and have found myself at the shelter. If you do know me or my owner please reach out to the shelter!

We are open Monday-Friday 8:00 to 4:00
1164 Virginia Ave Hot Springs VA 24445
540-839-7210

08/03/2026

Thank you to all that filled out an application!
We are happy to say that all 3 pups got adopted together! We had a lot of people interested in singles but since they have grown up together we made the ultimate decision to keep them together! Adopting out bonded pairs is extremely hard and add a third into the mix is crazy. We want to thank the adopters so much for opening their home up to not one but all 3!

🚨🚨🚨 Adoption are closed 🚨🚨🚨
We have had a ton come in this morning!

🚨🚨🚨 Small Dog Alert 🚨🚨🚨
3 Yorkies available for adoption. They came to us as owner surrenders. We don’t know much about them but we do know they are super sweet!
Sadie - brown and black
Goose - brown
Maverick- white with light brown spots

If you would like to meet these sweet pups please stop by the shelter and fill out an adoption application!

We are open Monday- Friday 8:00 to 4:00
1164 Virginia Ave Hot Springs Va
540-839-7210

07/30/2026

🚨🚨🚨COURTESY POST🚨🚨🚨

As a preface I'll say none are aggressive and are loving towards people. I've worked with them to make sure they're bellies and paws can be touched without conflict and claws. All but the kittens are very aware of what opening a can sounds like and will immediately think it's for them

Nyx: all black female domestic short hair. Shy at first but comes out of her shell with time (and possibly some chicken). She really showed personality in a single cat home and is incredibly silly in the right environment

Sonata: all black female domestic short hair. Sister to Suhlene. Can be very vocal about what she wants. Isn't the type to lay on you but will come by for attention and food as required. Is also silly at times but mainly keeps to herself

Suhlene: domestic medium hair, sister to Sonata, primarily black with a white chin and chest/belly. Like she has on a little cloak. Very affectionate and loves attention and will gladly lay on or around you at any point. Very soft and delicate, she's a princess

Possum: domestic medium hair, brother to Sonata and Suhlene. Primarily black with white hair on his chin and chest/belly. He's the biggest love bug and is the one I described as the perfect cat for a dog person. He's kind of jumpy around loud sounds but mostly he just wants food and loves

The kittens: unnamed at this point, a mix of black and black and white as previously described. They're all playful and various degress of affectionate. The black and white ones look like they'll be medium hair. The all black ones look like they'll be short. None have shown signs of aggression

If you are interested in any of these cats/kittens please reach out to the shelter and we can get you in contact with the owner.

07/27/2026

*** Answer is as young as 4 months***
This is why it is so important to get your animals fixed when the vet recommends them to be!!

Animal Shelter Trivia!
Topic: Cats/Kittens
Question 1: How early can a female cat get pregnant?
Comment your answer below!

07/27/2026

We are going to try something new!
Animal Shelter Trivia!!
Every week we are going to put out one trivia question.
The topics/questions will vary and hopefully spread awareness to ones that might not know the answer!
Be on the lookout for the first question!
It will be posted sometime today!!

07/25/2026

🚨🚨🚨COURTESY POST🚨🚨🚨
Looking for a new home!!
A beautiful blue tick American bulldog mix who will be 6 on September 14. She is fixed. Great with kids and other dogs, I have two other fur babies and she gets along well. I’m not sure about cats. She loves belly rubs and being told she’s a pretty girl. ♥️

You can reach out to Shannon Miller or comment/message us and we can put you in contact with her!