Richmond County Animal Control is responsible for the day-to-day activities related to the control of animals to assure the public safety of Richmond County citizens. Our Animal Control Officer patrols streets to locate stray animals and promptly captures animals and transports them to a designated animal shelter; and responds to complaints concerning animal problems or violations of animal control ordinances, including but not limited to animals running at large, bites, property damage, or injuries.
Please contact the Richmond County Sheriff’s Office at (804) 333-3611 for all Animal Control assistance related calls.
All dogs in Richmond County needing shelter will be transported to the Richmond County Animal Shelter located at 13027 History Land Highway, Warsaw, VA. Please visit the Animal Shelter Facebook page for listings and announcements.
