The MISSION of Dinwiddie County Animal Control is to humanely enforce Dinwiddie County Ordinances and laws Commonwealth of Virginia, as they pertain to domestic animals and the public's health, safety and welfare.

To serve the citizens of Dinwiddie County by enforcing those laws and ordinances, and to educate the public concerning the ordinances, their importance to the community and animals, and not to punish, or assume the responsibility of the court system.

To strive toward the reduction and prevention of animal-related problems in the community through reasonable and responsible application of education, warning/citation system, and the impoundment of domestic animals.

SOCIAL MEDIA COMMENTS POLICY (adopted November 5, 2012):

The purpose of this site is to present matters relevant to the services, activities, issues or policies of Dinwiddie County. We encourage you to submit your questions, comments, criticisms and concerns, but please note that this is a moderated online discussion site and not a public forum.

Material covered by this policy includes not just comments, but also images and links to other sites. The County reserves the right to remove any material that, in whole or in part, does not comply with this policy or applicable law.

The County also reserves the right to remove material that (1) contains anything vulgar or sexually explicit; (2) is spam; (3) advocates or depicts illegal activity; (4) targets or disparages any ethnic, racial, religious, gender, or other type of group; (5) contains personal attacks of any kind; (6) promotes private business ventures, services, or products; (7) campaigns for public office or promotes a political organization; (8) infringes on copyrights or trademarks; or (9) is off topic.

Programs or events for non-profit organizations that serve Dinwiddie County residents and that also receive funding or support from the County or provide professional support to special populations served by County programs are not considered private business ventures, services or products.

In addition, the County reserves the right to remove material containing computer viruses or that otherwise may disrupt, damage or restrict the use of any computer software or hardware or telecommunications equipment.

Please note that material posted on this site or links created by anyone other than the County does not reflect the opinions and position of Dinwiddie County.