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Regular ol' peeps volunteering time & aiming to better the lives of the animals that call PACC home. We have simple goals.

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Central VA Friends of Petersburg Animal Care and Control is an all volunteer group of people that strive to better the lives of the animals being housed temporarily at the Petersburg Animal Care and Control (PACC) municipal, city run shelter. There are thousands of animals in the state of Virginia that are homeless for a multitude of reasons. Assisting the animals in the care of PACC find their f

orever families by informing the public and rescue groups about the animals. We do this by publicizing the animals with photos and giving as much information as we can about each animal's temperament. Again, we are volunteers and not professionals. We can not guarantee any assessments made by our volunteers based on limited interactions in an environment that may be uncomfortable and unfamiliar to the animal. We will not be responsible for assessing the age, health or temperament of animals.
2. Enriching the lives of the animals through human contact. This may include walks, play time or simply sitting with each animal.
3. Educating the public about the needs of companion animals in order to live side by side with their owners in the community safely and happily

We are not employed by the city of Petersburg or by PACC. We can not make any decisions about the availability of any animals. We can not set up appointments nor can we decide the outcome of any application for adoption. We can not pick up stray animals and do not know if a lost pet is at the shelter. We can not enforce any laws set forth by the city of Petersburg or the state of Virginia regarding companion animals. We will do our best to keep this page updated with animals available for adoption but we are not at the shelter on a daily bases and may not know when new animals come into PACC or when animals have been adopted and have left the shelter. Thank you for visiting this page and considering adoption!

12/25/2024

Thank you to our community and all of you out there who have supported us, helped us, shared our posts, volunteered with us, adopted from us, fostered for us, and everyone who has sent us good vibes and prayers. We can't do this alone, we need you and you have stepped up.

Merry holidays may peace and happiness surround you!

Gypsie even says bye for a few days to spend Christmas in a soft home with a tree and full of love!

12/20/2024

⭐️Foster Friday Spotlight: BEANS! ⭐️

Are you ready to welcome a true survivor and all-around perfect boy into your life? Meet Beans! This brave and loving pup has overcome incredible odds and is now looking for a forever home where he can share all his love and playful energy. ❤️

Beans came to the shelter after being SHOT IN THE FACE, but you’d never know it from his gentle, affectionate personality and playful spirit. His adorable quirk—his tongue always hanging out—only adds to his charm! 😍

Beans is:
- Friendly with people and other dogs 🐶
- Crate trained and housebroken 🏠
- Well-behaved and full of joy 🎉
- A lover of fetch and playing with balls 🎾
- Looking for a doggy sibling to snuggle and play with 👫

From his foster mom: “He’s a hugger, not a fighter. He will work for hugs and snacks. Beans loves his stuffed toys and enjoys indoor and outdoor adventures. He needs more than just a backyard—he’s a springy ball of energy who craves exploration!” 🌟

Could you be the one to give this sweet, resilient pup the loving home he deserves? To schedule a meet and greet or learn more about Beans, email us at [email protected] with “Beans” in the subject line.

Let’s find Beans his forever family! Share this post and help us spread the word. Together, we can change his life! 🐶❤️

12/17/2024

ADOPTED!

🍬Meet Loki! 🍬

Loki is a beautiful Pyrenees mix with a gentle soul. She’s loving, friendly, and incredibly smart. This athletic girl gets along well with other dogs and loves to play and stay active.

🎾 Energetic and Playful: As a herding dog, Loki is full of energy and always ready for fun. She loves to run, play, and explore. If you’re an active person or family who enjoys outdoor adventures, Loki is your perfect match. She’s affectionate and will shower you with love and attention.

Loki is looking for a home where she can be the star of the show. Due to her herding instincts, she would do best in a family without small children or small animals. She needs a loving home that can provide her with lots of playtime, affection and mental enrichment.

💌 **Ready to Meet Loki?** Send an email to [email protected] with “Loki” in the subject line.

12/16/2024

***URGENT***PLEASE SHARE***

Artic is losing his foster home for no fault of his own and is in need of adoption or a new foster ASAP.

*ARTIC WILL BE GOING BACK TO THE PETERSBURG SHELTER FOR CHRISTMAS OTHERWISE*

He lives with cats and other dogs. The cats are dogs savvy and he will chase but he is redirectable and has never been aggressive towards them. He is good with other dogs but his playstyle is very rough and tumble which not all dogs can handle. In the home, he is calm, sweet, and quiet, but he really feeds off the energy around him so a loud, chaotic home with no where to take a time out doesn't work for him. He is crate trained and house broken! The sweet boy is just around a year and a half old and 60+ big boy pounds.

Look at this beaut!!!

Contact Central VA Friends of Petersburg Animal Care and Control or email [email protected]

12/13/2024

⭐️Foster Friday Spotlight: Stampede! ⭐️

Looking for a new furry friend? Look no further than Stampede, or Stampy for short! This young brindle pup is bursting with energy and curiosity. Athletic and playful, Stampy loves long walks and taking in all the new sights and smells. But don’t be fooled by his adventurous side—he’s also a total cuddle bug who adores snuggle sessions with his favorite people.

Stampy is gentle and gets along wonderfully with other dogs, small dogs, and even kids! With proper introductions, he’s also great with larger dogs. Crate-trained and housebroken, Stampy comes with excellent manners already learned.

If you’re in search of a loyal and affectionate companion who loves to play and have fun, Stampy is the perfect fit for your family. Set up a time to meet him today and experience the joy of having this sweet boy in your life!

📧 Interested in meeting Stampy? Email [email protected] with “Stampede or Stampy” in the subject line to learn more or schedule a meet and greet.

12/12/2024

Taking a break from our typical doggo content to introduce you to ✨ Olaf! ✨

Olaf is the cutest white and gray male rabbit ready to hop into your heart! This soft and friendly little guy is looking for his forever home. Whether you’re a bunny enthusiast or new to the world of rabbits, Olaf is sure to bring joy and cuddles to your life. 🐰❤️

If you’re interested in adopting Olaf, please email [email protected] with “Olaf” as the subject.

11/30/2024

🚨 URGENT: Help Ryan Find His Forever Home!🚨

Ryan urgently needs your help! Adopted a few weeks ago, it turns out his adopter wasn’t ready for a young dog with a healthy energy like Ryan. So Ryan is now back up for adoption—through no fault of his own! Unfortunately, the Petersburg shelter is beyond full, and another dog coming in means another dog will have to be euthanized to make space. His adopter is holding on to him temporarily, but Ryan needs a safe place to land ASAP. We’re looking for an adopter, foster, transfer, or rescue!

🐶 **About Ryan:**
- Well-built and athletic with an energetic spirit.
- Endearing personality, always eager to learn and explore.
- Funny and loves making his humans smile.
- Gentle and well-mannered, a favorite among shelter staff.
- Dog-friendly and would do well in a home with or without doggy siblings.

Ryan is an all-around great companion with a lot of love to give. He deserves a loving home where he can thrive.

📧 If you’re interested in helping Ryan, please email [email protected] and include “Ryan” in the subject

11/24/2024

**"Foster secured!***

‼️HELP‼️**ADOPTER**RESCUE**FOSTER**NEEDED IMMEDIATELY!**

Mr. Special! He is scheduled for surgery today to have stones removed from his urinary tract that were causing him not to be able to urinate. He will also be getting neutered at that time and vaccinated.

He REALLY REALLY needs to not to go back to the shelter after his surgery but currently that is the only option for him to recover. He is dog tested and he did great and is a very friendly loving boy!

Please help and share him if you are able!! We are open to a temporary foster situation that would allow us more time to get him a permanent place to land.

Thank you, again, to Richmond Animal Care and Control’s Foundation and the Tommie Fund for making this possible. Without them this deserving boy would have been euthanized due to lack of shelter funding.

Please reach out to us at [email protected] or Lucia Medek directly if you are able to help us! He will be discharged later today!

11/15/2024

Come meet some of our finest foster pups at River Street Market this Saturday from 9-12. These pups are house trained, crate trained, and eager to find their forever family! ❤️ We will have a binder with information about all of the adoptable pups at the shelter as well. We can’t wait to see you!

11/13/2024

🧭Meet Trip: The Energetic Explorer!🧭

Say hello to Trip, a young and athletic German Shepherd with boundless energy! This playful, curious, and incredibly smart pup loves to run around and play in the grass. 🌳🐶

Although Trip hasn’t had much experience with other dogs, he’s very people-oriented and friendly. He’s a quick learner who already knows sit, down, and heel, and would thrive in a home where he can get the attention and exercise he deserves. If you’re looking for the perfect hiking and running partner, Trip is your guy!

🏡 Interested in meeting Trip? Email [email protected] with “Trip” in the subject line.

11/12/2024

🚘 Meet Little Red Corvette! 🚘

Introducing Little Red Corvette, our friendly, playful, and affectionate puppy who’s ready to find her forever home! This petite young lady is full of energy and love, and she won’t get much larger than her current size. She loves making new friends, going on long walks, and playing with all kinds of toys. 🐶💕

Always up for an adventure, Little Red Corvette would be the ideal addition to an active family. She’s smart and eager to learn, so with the right treats and a little patience, she’ll master her manners in no time.

If you’re looking for a sweet, loving, and funny companion, Little Red Corvette is the one for you! Come meet her today and see how wonderful she is.

🏡 Interested in Little Red Corvette? Visit the shelter or email [email protected] with “Little Red Corvette” in the subject line.

11/08/2024

⭐️Foster Friday Spotlight: Sparrow! ⭐️

Say hello to Sparrow, a roughly 1-year-old male pup who’s a true survivor. Rescued from a cruel past, where he was found with one of the heaviest logging chains we’ve ever seen, without food, water, or love, Sparrow is now thriving in his foster home. He has discovered toys and absolutely adores hanging out on his dog bed chewing on squeaky stuffies. He loves long walks and snuggles with people, and his sweet, gentle, and affectionate nature shines through every day. 🐶❤️

Sparrow is looking for an only-dog home where he can be showered with the love and attention he so deserves. Neutered and up-to-date on vaccines, this loyal love bug is ready to find his forever family and experience all the good things in life.

Could you be the family Sparrow has been waiting for? 🏡

📧 Interested in meeting Sparrow? Email [email protected] with “Sparrow” in the subject line to set up a meet-and-greet.

11/06/2024

🪩Meet Pudge: The Goofball Hound🪩

Say hello to Pudge, a happy and healthy adult male hound ready to bring joy to your life. Friendly and independent, yet affectionate and playful, Pudge loves meeting new people and pups, and playing with his favorite toys. 🐶💕

Curious and intelligent, Pudge enjoys exploring new places and taking in all the sights and sounds. If you’re seeking a loyal and eager-to-learn adventure companion, Pudge is your guy!

He’s also great with other dogs and even has a bestie at the shelter, Martha (shown in several of his photos.) This dynamic duo could go home together if you are looking for a dynamic duo. But Pudge would also thrive as a single pet.

🏡 Pudge promises to be a wonderful addition to your family and is excited to find his forever home. If you’re interested in Pudge, email [email protected] with “Pudge” in the subject line.

11/05/2024

💥Meet Ammo!💥

Introducing Ammo, a charming young male pup with the cutest stubby nose, earning him the affectionate nickname “Pugsly” from the shelter staff. This sweet guy has a heart full of love for people and has been doing well meeting other dogs through the play yard fence. 🐶❤️

Ammo is ready to find his forever home where he can share his lovable personality and make new friends. Could he be the perfect match for your family?

🏡 If you’re interested in meeting Ammo, visit the shelter or email [email protected] with “Ammo” in the subject line.

11/02/2024

🐼 Meet Bamboo: The Cuddly Panda Dog! 🐼

This young, black and white, panda-like pup is bursting with affection and ready to warm your heart in no time. Bamboo is known for his gentle demeanor, making fast friends with every dog he meets—and even had a kitten as his best buddy before coming to us! 🐶🐱

Bamboo is the sweetest boy, walks beautifully on a leash, and is beyond excited to find a loving home where he can continue to grow and make new friends. This good boy promises to be your steadfast companion on all your adventures. Could Bamboo be the next member of your family? We sure hope so!

As you may have noticed from all of his adorable photos, Bamboo’s got a little cherry eye issue, but fear not! With surgery, he’ll be good as new. We’re committed to helping his adopters with that once he’s in a loving permanent home that he can recover from surgery comfortably.

🏡 If you’re interested in Bamboo, email [email protected] with “Bamboo” in the subject line.

10/25/2024

Emily Update!!
Emily now Roxy went to her new family today!
We can’t thank all of you enough for your support and your shares!
This little girl’s story could have had a very different ending, but thanks to everyone who shared and reposted and reached out to places, it got her seen and found her forever family!! Roxy says thank you!!❤️

Please keep an eye out for the posts of our most urgent pups and please please keep sharing, it really does make a difference!!
🫶 This is what freedom looks like!!

10/25/2024

✨ **Meet Our Foster Superstars!** ✨

Check out these adorable, happy faces! All these sweet pups from Petersburg Animal Care & Control are currently in foster homes and looking for their forever families. Their joy and smiles are just a glimpse into the love they have to give. 🌟🐶

Benefits of fostering shelter dogs:
- Helps dogs adjust to home life, making them more adoptable.
- Frees up space in shelters for more animals in need.
- Provides personalized care and socialization.

📧 Interested in meeting any of these sweet pups? Email [email protected] with the name of the dog you’re interested in as the subject line.

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1600 Johnson Road
Petersburg, VA
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Emily Update!! Emily now Roxy went to her new family today! We can’t thank all of you enough for your support and your shares! This little girl’s story could have had a very different ending, but thanks to everyone who shared and reposted and reached out to places, it got her seen and found her forever family!! Roxy says thank you!!❤️ Please keep an eye out for the posts of our most urgent pups and please please keep sharing, it really does make a difference!! 🫶 This is what freedom looks like!!

Lenny Babes

We tried to keep up and say thank you to everyone who helped Mr Lenny Bear Wiggle Butt Baby Cakes Muffin Pants get neutered! It's done! He's chillin' with one of our volunteers, decompressing a touch before he goes to Troubled Tails , a newly minted 501c3 from our friends at established Letteer Dog Training. Please give them a like and share 😜. So THANK YOU, everyone!!! It is really incredible to have such a caring, step up to the plate, let's do this thing, community behind us. Lenny will be headed to Troubled Tails on August 17th and will be there for close to a week. We will update everyone on his progress and assessment. Once done, Lenny will need a foster or adopter. Unfortunatly our current team of AMAZING foster families is up to their gills. Our hearts may shatter if he has to go back to the shelter. Some animals just have a harder time in that environment than others. Please reach out if interested! A little sneak peek of our boy a few days post shelter break. ****music by Explosions in the Sky 'Your Hand in Mine'

Come visit us this Saturday, March 30th from 12 -3!! Questions? Contact us via FB messenger or at [email protected]!

One more day of our 48 hour Adoptionpalooza Bonanza Extravaganza! We will have volunteers at the shelter from 12:00 until 3:00 tomorrow...errr today, Sunday, March 24th. Please come see us! It's going to be a beautiful day! Petersburg Animal Care & Control is located at 1600 Johnson Road in Petersburg, VA https://maps.app.goo.gl/idNB5DXYo9KEXuso6 As always, please contact us with any questions you may have! [email protected] To view current animals please see us on Petfinder www.petfinder.com/search/pets-for-adoption/?shelter_id=VA372 ***PLEASE SHARE****

****PLEASE SHARE!****CODE RED!!!**** We promise to post more happy stories starting first thing monday. But right now we're in trouble again. We are Beyond code red. This has honestly been the hardest month in memory. With lost good animals. Please share and help us get some of these guys out this weekend or we will be having to say goodbye to a few more. >Saturday, March 23rd from 12:00 - 3:00 we will have dogs at the Petsmart in Colonial Heights (42 Southgate Sq, Colonial Heights, VA 23834.) >Saturday, March 23rd from 11:00 - 3:00 we will be at the shelter to assist with meet and greets. Please let us know by Friday March 22nd if you would like us to be availible! Email us at [email protected] >Sunday March 24th from 12:00 - 3:00 we will be at the shelter (1600 Johnson Rd, Petersburg, VA, 23805) and open to all! Petfinder has been updated! Please check out our animals! We know some of the pictures are not the best but they're newer animals that have gotten there since we've last been there. We will get better photos this weekend! www.petfinder.com/search/pets-for-adoption/?shelter_id%5B0%5D=VA372 As always please reach out with any questions either through Messenger here or you can email us at [email protected]

Brutus is trying to be a brave boy and is asking if you could please come meet him and some of his great friends, this Sunday, March 10th between noon and 3:00 at Petersburg Animal Care & Control located at 1600 Johnston Rd, Petersburg VA. If you have any questions about the dogs at the shelter or would like to fill out an application beforehand please reach out to us! We do not do adoptions without first processing applications and we do not do first come first serve. If you have your heart set on someone, or just think you are ready to adopt if you meet 'the right one' we could speed up the process slightly with a pre-filled application. Please and thank you. We really need people to come together and help us right now. Hope to see you on Sunday!

Hi all!! We are so sorry for disappearing for a while. So many tired people and personal trials and tribulations. We are back! We will do better! We will have volunteers at the shelter today from 12 - 3. We are full... always full. Sigh. Sadly we are COMPLETELY full currently. Please come say hi and meet some adorable fur balls, including our Boogie Boy Bently!! Petersburg Animal Care & Control is located at 1600 Johnson Rd, Petersburg, VA 23805

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