Mathews County Animal Control officers are Animal Control Officer Jean Roberts, and Deputy Animal Control Officer Edgar Forrest

The mission of the Mathews County Animal Control is to balance the health, safety and welfare needs of the people and animals in our County. Our mission is accomplished by working with our citizens and other animal welfare organizations; by enforcing the domestic and agricultural animals laws of our Commonwealth and our County, providing educational programs and humanely providing care, nourishment and a safe environment for the unwanted, stray, abused and abandoned animals in our County. We will educate the public about responsible companion and agricultural animal ownership, and aggressively investigate animal cruelty cases.



This page is for information and education only. If you would like to report an issue or have any concerns you like to be addressed, please call the Mathews County Sheriff’s Office at (804) 725-7177 and they will have an Officer contact you.

**For Lost and Found information and helpful links please see the "Notes" section.