Scott County, Virginia - Animal Control

Notice From Animal Control Officer
Contact Information
General Information

As we near the end of fiscal year 2007-2008 we have made good use of our grant money by expanding our pound hours. We have expanded the size of our pound by adding more storage and a clinic area.

In addition to the changes in our pound we updated our animal ordinance as of January 1, 2008 to allow dog licenses to be purchased at participating veterinarians. Please note that the fees have increased but we had not had an increase since the 1920s.

Feel free to contact me at my email address or by phone between 8:00 AM and 9:00 AM at 386-6521

Rick Barger
Animal Control Officer

Contact Information

Animal Control office hours:

Mon: 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Tue, Wed, Thu: 8:00 AM - 12:00 Noon
Fri: 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Sat: 8:00 AM - 12:00 Noon

To report animal bites, stray dogs, animal cruelty, or for information regarding pet adoption:

Rick Barger - Animal Control Officer
336 Water Street
Gate City, VA 24251
Phone: (276) 386-6521 ext. 3068
Email:

To report animal bites you may also contact:

Scott County Health Department
112 Beech Street, Suite 1
Gate City, VA 24251
Phone: (276) 386-1312
Fax: (276) 386-2116

General Information

State law requires that all dogs and cats be vaccinated for rabies.

Adoption:

State law requires that adopted dogs be sterilized within 30 days of adoption.
There are no fees associated with adoption.
Out of state adoptions are not permitted.

Shelter:

Scott County Animal Control does not pick up cats.
Stray dogs are held for 7 days before disposition. Dogs are held 10 days if they are wearing identification.

Current Fees:

Dog license - $5.00/1-year; $10.00/3-year
Kennel license - $100.00/year for 20-50 dogs; $200.00/year for 50 and over
Kennel fee for impounded dogs - $3.00/day

Dog Licensing:

All dogs kept in Scott County must have a license.
Dog licenses can be obtained at the Treasurer's Office located in the Scott County Courthouse.
You must have proof of rabies vaccination to purchase a dog license.


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	Animal Control Notice From Animal Control Officer Contact Information General Information Notice From Animal Control Officer As we near the end of fiscal year 2007-2008 we have made good use of our grant money by expanding our pound hours. We have expanded the size of our pound by adding more storage and a clinic area. In addition to the changes in our pound we updated our animal ordinance as of January 1, 2008 to allow dog licenses to be purchased at participating veterinarians. Please note that the fees have increased but we had not had an increase since the 1920s. Feel free to contact me at my email address or by phone between 8:00 AM and 9:00 AM at 386-6521 Rick Barger Animal Control Officer Contact Information Animal Control office hours: Mon: 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM Tue, Wed, Thu: 8:00 AM - 12:00 Noon Fri: 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM Sat: 8:00 AM - 12:00 Noon To report animal bites, stray dogs, animal cruelty, or for information regarding pet adoption: Rick Barger - Animal Control Officer 336 Water Street Gate City, VA 24251 Phone: (276) 386-6521 ext. 3068 Email: To report animal bites you may also contact: Scott County Health Department 112 Beech Street, Suite 1 Gate City, VA 24251 Phone: (276) 386-1312 Fax: (276) 386-2116 General Information State law requires that all dogs and cats be vaccinated for rabies. Adoption: State law requires that adopted dogs be sterilized within 30 days of adoption. There are no fees associated with adoption. Out of state adoptions are not permitted. Shelter: Scott County Animal Control does not pick up cats. Stray dogs are held for 7 days before disposition. Dogs are held 10 days if they are wearing identification. Current Fees: Dog license - $5.00/1-year; $10.00/3-year Kennel license - $100.00/year for 20-50 dogs; $200.00/year for 50 and over Kennel fee for impounded dogs - $3.00/day Dog Licensing: All dogs kept in Scott County must have a license. Dog licenses can be obtained at the Treasurer's Office located in the Scott County Courthouse. You must have proof of rabies vaccination to purchase a dog license.