Petersburg Animal Care and Control

Petersburg Animal Care and Control is a open door open heart public shelter located in historic Petersburg Virginia.

Main Photographer: Zada Adams

Petersburg,VA, a city rich in history, dedicated to providing superior services and promoting community pride.

Goals: To create and maintain...
1. a clean city.
2. a safe city.
3. a customer service centered city.
4. a results driven city.

The Petersburg Bureau of Police is committed to enhancing the quality of life for our citizens. We value human life, individual liberty, and property. Through a dedicated and focused approach to preventing and solving crime, we emphasize accountability, community partnerships, and responsible leadership, of well trained and well equipped professionals.

Petersburg Animal Care and Control is a open door public shelter located in historic Petersburg Virginia. We accept all animals residents of our city need to bring to us. We partner with many venues to get the maximum exposure for our adoptable animals such as Petsmart, and multiple website and social media outlets. We believe all animals deserve the best resolution we can provide for them. We help people with their animal problems and try to keep as many animals stay in their home as we can. We are an enforcement agency and take our role seriously in standing up for the legally guaranteed rights of all animals of all kinds. We love animals and show it daily.

Adoption Policy
Thank you for your interest in adopting from Petersburg Animal Care & Control! We’re so glad you’re considering giving a...
Adoption Application
1600 Johnson Rd
Petersburg, VA 23805
United States
Key (in foster)

Meet Key – The Sweet, Old-Soul Pup with the Most Expressive Ears! Key is a 4-month-old Pit Bull/German Shepherd mix...

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Lillie (in foster)

Meet Lillie, an affectionate and playful 8-10 month old lab mix who’s all puppy — energetic, curious, and eager to...

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Thunder

Meet Thunder – The Loyal Heart with a Golden Spirit Thunder is a stunning golden brindle boy whose beauty runs...

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Nala

Nala is a young, brindle beauty who’s already captured our hearts. She came to us painfully thin and clearly neglected,...

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Oreo Milkshake

Meet Oreo Milkshake — A Sweet Treat of a Pup! Oreo Milkshake is as irresistible as his name suggests! This...

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Loyal

Loyal is a beautiful 2-year-old Merle Catahoula with a heart as pure as his name. His story is especially touching...

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Rolo

Meet Rolo, a sweet and spirited Shepherd mix who’s as irresistible as his name! At around 7–8 months old, Rolo...

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Abe

Abe was found as a stray in mid-October, but you’d never know it from his gentle nature and good manners....

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Barnaby

Meet Barnaby, a handsome blue-and-white boy with a heart as big as his name. Barnaby came to us October 14th...

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Rue (in foster)

Meet Rue, a happy, affectionate young pup who’s ready to start her new life with a family of her own!...

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Smiley (in foster)

At just 6 months old, Smiley has already been through more than any puppy should. He was found on October...

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Maggie

Meet Maggie, a gentle and loving Lab/Hound mix who’s been through a lot but still has the kindest soul. At...

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Wilson

Meet Wilson, a gorgeous brindle pit mix with a heart as big as his smile! This handsome boy is about...

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Trax

Meet Trax — a handsome, happy-go-lucky guy who was found on October 1st and is now looking for a family...

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Koda

Meet Koda – Big Pup, Bigger Heart Koda is only about 4 months old, and is a sturdy, strong boy...

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Colt (courtesy listing)

Colt is 7 years young and lives up to his name — full of energy, spunk, and heart, just like...

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Tonka

Meet Tonka – A Big-Hearted Bully Mix Tonka is a 4-year-old, 60-pound sweetheart who’s ready to trade shelter life for...

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Sweet Pea

Meet Sweet Pea – A Sweetheart Looking for a Second Chance Sweet Pea is a lovable adult pit bull mix,...

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Joy (in foster)

Meet Joy – A Special Pup Looking for a Patient Forever Home At just 8 months old and 24 pounds,...

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Clifford

Meet Clifford – A Brave Boy Ready for a Second Chance Clifford’s story is written in the scars he carries....

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Oreo

If you’re looking for a pup who can keep up with your adventures and melt into your arms for snuggles,...

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Eclair & Twix

Eclair & Twix – Inseparable Best Friends Need a Forever Home Together Found tied to a porch on July 30th,...

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Monica

Meet Monica – a brave and beautiful soul who’s already endured far more than any puppy should. This 6–8-month-old, 35...

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Tyson

Meet Tyson – A Survivor Finding His Confidence Found on July 26th in Petersburg, Tyson came to us broken. He...

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Tom and Jerry

Meet Tom & Jerry – The Dynamic Duo of Love and Laughter! This bonded pair of squatty, wiggly bully mixes...

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Val

Val is a gorgeous dark brindle pit bull with a white chest who came into the shelter on 5/14. At...

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Foxie

Meet Foxie – From Survivor to Playful Running Buddy Foxie is a beautiful brindle with stunning coloring reminiscent of a...

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Starling and Silver

Meet Silver & Starling – A Bonded Husky Duo Looking for Their Second Chance Silver and Starling are two stunning...

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Homer

Homer is a 3-year-old male pit bull, weighing about 55 lbs, who came into the shelter on April 16. He...

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Murphy (in foster)

Meet Murphy – Your New Best Friend in Waiting Murphy is a lovable goofball with a heart as big as...

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Justin

Meet Justin – Patiently Waiting for His Second Chance Justin has been at the shelter for over 9 months, and...

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Moose

This handsome guy was found as a stray in early March, and he’s been winning hearts ever since. Moose is...

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Amber

Meet Amber – A Gentle Soul Ready for Love! Amber is a stunning mixed-breed girl who arrived at Petersburg Animal...

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Nick

Meet Nick – a sweet, playful pup ready to steal your heart! Nick is a 4-year-old, 45 lb neutered mix...

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Baron (in foster)

Meet Baron – A Gentle Giant Still Waiting for His Forever Home Baron has been patiently waiting since January, and...

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Short Stack

**Meet Short Stack – The Adorable, Goofy Pup with a Big Heart!** Short Stack is a squatty, lovable bully mix...

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Pinky

Meet Pinky – A Laid-Back Sweetheart Looking for Her Forever Home Hi there! I’m Pinky, a roughly 4-year-old, 70 lb...

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Sparrow (in foster)

**Meet Sparrow – A Survivor Ready for Love!** Sparrow is a sweet and gentle one-year-old male dog with an affectionate...

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Beans (in foster)

Meet Beans! You've been waiting for a hero to come into your life, and that's exactly what you'll get when...

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Parker James

This is Parker James. He’s watched more than a hundred dogs come and go. He’s seen kennels empty and fill...

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Daisy (in foster)

Meet Daisy! This goofy little girl came into the shelter and we're so happy that she's in a lovely foster...

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