Colonial Heights Animal Control

Colonial Heights Animal Control Colonial Heights Animal Control is located in Colonial Heights Virginia. If you have an emergency, please call 911 or 804-520-9300 for non-emergencies.

The Colonial Heights Animal Shelter is a city run shelter that takes in, houses, cares for, and adopts out dogs, cats, and other small companion animals. We are a small shelter that does our best to find loving homes for the animals in our care. The Colonial Heights Animal Control Office/Shelter is located at 301 Charles Dimmock Parkway. **We are currently operating by *APPOINTMENT ONLY* Please

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Do you know me? I was found running by the middle school in colonial heights. If you know me the shelter will be open un...
02/02/2025

Do you know me? I was found running by the middle school in colonial heights. If you know me the shelter will be open until 2pm today or you can call us at 804-520-9397 ext.5.

PLEASE SHARE!! 🙏🙏We wanted to let everyone that sweet Mila is still here at the shelter. In case you missed her story, s...
02/02/2025

PLEASE SHARE!! 🙏🙏

We wanted to let everyone that sweet Mila is still here at the shelter. In case you missed her story, she is now going on 6 months old, and she is Deaf. We are looking for an experienced owner or a rescue that can pull her. Mila is going crazy in the kennel environment. We would really like to get her out of the shelter. If you are unable to adopt Mila but want to help, please share her or consider fostering for a rescue. We do not want her growing up in the shelter. Come see her today between 10am and 2pm.

(Friendly reminder, we are open from 10am to 2pm today)Good morning. We wanted to update everyone on Rin Ten Ten, the En...
02/02/2025

(Friendly reminder, we are open from 10am to 2pm today)

Good morning. We wanted to update everyone on Rin Ten Ten, the Enon lab. This guy was living on his own for at least 2 weeks, (possibly longer) hanging out at the Wendys on Rt Ten and nobody could catch him (how he crossed that road multiple times without getting his is a miracle). One of our staff members who lived in the area went out every day for a few days trying to get him as well. She was finally able to trap him and get him safe. Chesterfield county was contacted, and we offered to hold Rin during his stray hold. Well, no one has claimed him, so he is now available for adoption.

What we have learned about Rin so far. Rin is around 7 months old, not neutered. He has been going back and forth to work with Toni, she is the one who trapped him. He has done really well with her dogs and is fine cats. He has been working on being house trained and crate trained. We suggest Rin be in a home with another dog, to help continue building his confidence. He is nervous meeting new people, but having another dog in the home helps with that as well. We suggest a fenced in yard or leash walking only, no free roaming. Rin panicked the first night of being crate trained, he chewed the bars on the gate and tried finding a way out. He has gotten better with that each night. As you can see in one of the photos, Rin is standing on the desk, he tries to follow Toni everywhere she goes, including jumping the desk to get to her, so keep in mind if you get him, he is going to be a stage 5 clinger lol. If you have any questions or are think you may be the right home for Rin, please give the shelter a call at 804-520-9397 ext 5. Or come in between 10am and 2pm today to meet him. Please be patient and give him time to warm up to you.

The shelter will be open this weekend from 10-2! Thats right we will be open both Saturday and Sunday from 10-2 to hopef...
01/29/2025

The shelter will be open this weekend from 10-2! Thats right we will be open both Saturday and Sunday from 10-2 to hopefully get some great potential adopters to come and see all of our available animals! We currently have 18 Dogs available and three cats! Come fall in love and meet your new pet this weekend!

**Available for adoption or rescue**Meet Kev!This boy is available for adoption and is looking for his new furever home!...
01/29/2025

**Available for adoption or rescue**
Meet Kev!
This boy is available for adoption and is looking for his new furever home! Kev does have a few quirks as some Great Danes do. He does have some barrier reactive issues when in a kennel; he will lunge and growl, but this has been getting worked on and he is doing so much better but will need further work especially with new owners. He was surrendered to the shelter due to a bite which we will go over if interested in him. He also does have some reactiveness with anything being wrapped around his neck like in a putting on a collar motion, this has also been getting worked on and he is getting better every day! He does well on a leash and responds well away from distractions. This boy is HIGHLY food motivated and will do anything for a little snack. He knows sit, paw and lay down. Kev did live with another dog and did well and has done with dogs he has met here that matches his energy, we would recommend him to a home with no small small dogs just due to his size and him not understanding personal space. Meet and greets are required if another dog does live in the home. Since he has been here at the shelter, he has not shown any staff members any aggression except the barrier issue but once the kennel opens, he is his normal sweet goofy boy, the most he has done is try knocking us over with his leaning to get scratches. Kev has so much potential and just needs the right owner that he can trust and build confidence with. We are looking for someone who does have breed experience due to his quirks. If interested in Kev we are doing his as appointment only so, please call the shelter at 804-520-9397 ext. 5!

01/27/2025

ENON LAB MIX HAS BEEN CAUGHT! NOW SAFE!!

Lucas has been adopted. He was lucky enough to get an instant new brother and sister who he already loves so much, and h...
01/23/2025

Lucas has been adopted. He was lucky enough to get an instant new brother and sister who he already loves so much, and he also got some furry cat sibling thing that runs the house that he prefers not to get on her bad side 🤣. Lucas also gets to explore the farm life. We think this guy hit the jackpot and we are so happy for him. Congratulations Lucas and family.

01/23/2025

Meet Kevin!
***Please read and watch full video before inquiring***
This handsome hunk is 2 years old.
Kevin does have a bite under his belt but we can explain and go over everything in detail if interested. He has been good with other dogs that are around his size and a tad smaller. Prefers females. He does have a few quirks and will need some work. All in all he is a very good dog just needs someone to take the time for him. He does show barrier aggression but we have been working on this here and he has gotten better. Socializing would be key for him!!! He does get standoffish if you go around his neck to quickly, this has also been getting worked on and is doing so much better with it!

**ALERT** Leaving the shelter today a staff member saw this Canadian Goose behind the Mexican restaurant on the corner b...
01/22/2025

**ALERT**
Leaving the shelter today a staff member saw this Canadian Goose behind the Mexican restaurant on the corner by the shelter entrance. As you can see it has an arrow sticking THROUGH it. Staff is trying to get custody of the bird but it is making it difficult because it can still fly! If you see this goose in the area please call the shelter at 804-520-9397 ext.5 or the non emergency number at 804-520-9300.

Yyyyyaaaaaaayyyyy, look who was adopted today. Brendi is heading home in her new beautiful turquoise collar and leash. S...
01/22/2025

Yyyyyaaaaaaayyyyy, look who was adopted today. Brendi is heading home in her new beautiful turquoise collar and leash. She is going to be spoiled rotten with her new Mom. We are so happy for them both

🐾🐾🐾🐾 PLEASE SHARE!!!!🐾🐾🐾🐾‼️‼️‼️‼️ PRECIOUS DEAF PUPPY NEEDS A RESCUE ‼️‼️‼️‼️Mila would do better in a foster home throu...
01/22/2025

🐾🐾🐾🐾 PLEASE SHARE!!!!🐾🐾🐾🐾

‼️‼️‼️‼️ PRECIOUS DEAF PUPPY NEEDS A RESCUE ‼️‼️‼️‼️

Mila would do better in a foster home through a rescue until she can find a forever home, so she can receive proper training/socialization/enrichment.

Mila is around 5 months old, super sweet and full of energy! She is a beautiful white Pitbull/Pitbull mix, and she is ready to get out of the shelter, she is so confused here. Mila was surrendered due to her previous family losing housing and having to move into a hotel and had nowhere for her to go. Mila is great with other dogs but at times she can get vocal when she plays, and she can sometimes play a little rough. She will also guard her food if another dog gets too close (huddles over to scarf it down and low growls) but does respond to correction. She should be fed separately from other animals.
Her favorite thing to do in the world is to run around and play. She loves to do zoomies. She will chase you, play with every toy she can get access to and give you a thousand kisses a minute. She will need basic training due to that the previous family did not realize she was deaf, and they just assumed she was hardheaded and wouldn’t listen to them, but we are working on hand signals here at the shelter to try to help jump start her training.

She doesn't stay still long enough to get great pictures of her lol, and of course squeaky toys do not work to get her attention because she can't hear them 🤣 but we took Brendi out with her to play today to try and get some better pictures of her. Brendi is also available for adoption; she is the sweetest baby ever!!!! (UPDATE, BRENDI, THE BRINDLE AND WHITE PUPPY, HAD A WONDERFUL MEET AND GREET AFTER THIS POST AND HAS BEEN ADOPTED, YAY!!)

To learn more about Mila, please contact the shelter at 804-520-9397 ext. 5

Update 1/22/24 ADOPTED!!!!Brendi is just as shocked as we are that no one claimed her cute, beautiful self. Her stray ho...
01/21/2025

Update 1/22/24 ADOPTED!!!!

Brendi is just as shocked as we are that no one claimed her cute, beautiful self. Her stray hold is up, and she is now available for adoption. Brendi is a precious brindle and white Pitbull mix, looks to be around 4/5 months old. She is super sweet, and we have learned she is great with other dogs. We have not done a cat test with her, but we are certain she would do fine. She loves to cuddle, and she loves to play with toys. If you are interested in meeting Brendi, please give us a call at 804-520-9397 ext. 5

Lucus sleeping the day away on the tiny bed even though he has a huge one to his right😂 Poor Lucus says all the construc...
01/18/2025

Lucus sleeping the day away on the tiny bed even though he has a huge one to his right😂

Poor Lucus says all the construction noise scares me very much. Everyone else doesn’t seem to mind the noise but I’m just a baby and couldn’t settle. Sooo the lovely staff member lady made a room for me and I couldn’t be happier! I am still available for adoption and would love to sleep with you forever!

**RETURNED TO OWNER***Are you missing me??I was found roaming around Roslyn Ave here in the city of Colonial Heights. If...
01/18/2025

**RETURNED TO OWNER***

Are you missing me??
I was found roaming around Roslyn Ave here in the city of Colonial Heights. If you know me or know where I belong please call the shelter at 804-520-9397 ext. 5! Or message the page directly! Our kennels are under construction and we’re running out of available kennels so please claim quickly!

Meet Jake, Jake is our longest running resident here at the shelter! He has been here for almost 10 MONTHS! Jake may not...
01/17/2025

Meet Jake, Jake is our longest running resident here at the shelter! He has been here for almost 10 MONTHS!
Jake may not want the love of other animals, but BOYYYYY does this guy love his people. He loves to cuddle and enjoys playing with all the toys. He is very clean about his kennel and waits patiently for his turn to go outside so house training we do not see being a problem at all! We know it is really hard finding family's that do not already have any pets, but we will NOT GIVE UP!! Please share and help us find the perfect forever home for Jake, he really does deserve it! Even if he has to be your only pet, he won't make you regret it! If interested in Jake, the shelter is open Monday-Friday from 10-3pm or you can call the shelter at 804-520-9397 ext. 5 to set up an appointment!

**ADOPT ME OR LOOKING FOR RESCUE**This is Ivy, Ivy has also been in our shelter for almost 8 MONTHS and is still sitting...
01/17/2025

**ADOPT ME OR LOOKING FOR RESCUE**
This is Ivy, Ivy has also been in our shelter for almost 8 MONTHS and is still sitting here at the shelter waiting for her new family to come a sweep her off her paws and take her home. The back story on Ivy is that she was left tied out to a bush outside of PetSmart. Thankfully the employees took great care of her and contacted the Police Department and acted quickly on that very hot day. Ivy is a super sweet girl, just needs a new owner to have patience and give her the training and exercise she needs. The reason we believe that she is still here is because when she is inside, she is quite, calm, gives the best love me eyes and when we tell people she is a weeee crazy when she is outside and needs training they do still want to see her and change their minds real quick because they do not have the time to put in the work she needs. She does jump and is mouthy, but she does listen to correction if she is on a leash, without a leash, she is wild woman when she goes outside and does take extra work to get her focus back. Ivy really does have a lot of potential just needs more one on one time then we can give her, we really do believe once she gets out of the shelter living and into home life she will blossom.
Ivy is around 2 years old and is assumed to be a Husky possible Lab mix. She is already fixed and up to date on everything and ready to go! If you are willing to take a chance on Ivy, the shelter is open Monday-Friday from 10-3pm or you can call the shelter at 804-520-9397 ext.5.

**ADOPT ME!!**This is Dexter, Dexter is one of our longest residences here at the shelter. He has been here for almost 8...
01/17/2025

**ADOPT ME!!**
This is Dexter, Dexter is one of our longest residences here at the shelter. He has been here for almost 8 MONTHS, and we do not know why!!! He came in as a stray and was never claimed but what made him unique is that he had an over 1lb tumor on his rear leg that we had removed! Yes, you read correctly OVER ONE POUND! The biopsy did come back as not cancerous so YAY! This boy is super sweet, loves everybody he meets and just wants to cuddle you all day long! He will grab his favorite toy and come use you as a human chair. You can often find him in the play-yard just playing fetch with himself with his stuffies (those are his favorites!) He will literally entertain himself just give him a pile of squeaky stuffies and he will wear himself out. If he does get over worked up, he can become mouthy, but you just have to put his focus on something else and he is good to go. He is very treat and food motivated, knows basic commands and we would say he would be pretty easy with house training as he keeps his kennel super clean and will hold it until it is his turn to go outside!
If interested in this sweet boy, the shelter is open Monday-Friday from 10-3pm or you can call us at the shelter at 804-520-9397 ext. 5 to set up an appointment!

Good morning, everyone!We wanted to let everyone know that the shelter will be closed today due to construction going on...
01/17/2025

Good morning, everyone!
We wanted to let everyone know that the shelter will be closed today due to construction going on in the building. We apologize for any inconvenience, but officers are still working in the building today and if you have any questions, donations, wanting to meet with an animal please call us at 804-520-9397 ext.5 and we will be happy to help and accommodate as best as we can!

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301 Charles H Dimmock Pkwy
Colonial Heights, VA
23834

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Monday 10am - 3pm
Tuesday 10am - 3pm
Wednesday 10am - 3pm
Thursday 10am - 3pm
Friday 10am - 3pm

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Meet T-Bone now named Sharky! This handsome boy is the one we had posted about asking for high protein food! He came into a neighboring jurisdiction just skin and bones and we stepped in to assist them and pull him. **His story** T-Bone was found in the City of Petersburg as a stray and due to the area and how he was found we are assuming he was dumped somewhere on shelter property. Petersburg and we are working closely with each other in finding where this sweet boy came from. If anyone has any information you can call the Colonial Heights shelter at 804-520-9397 ext. 5 or you can call Petersburg shelter at 804-732-3654. **He is not available for adoption

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