Town of Wytheville VA Cat Shelter

01/15/2025

Meet Birdie!! 25010
Approx 3 years and 10lbs
She will be available on 1-22-25 if not claimed!!

01/14/2025

Meet Viv!! 25014
Approx 3 years and 6lbs
Available!

01/14/2025

Meet Glenda!! 25015
Approx 1 year and 8lbs
Available!

01/13/2025

Come meet these sweet cats at our adoption event this weekend! 9:00am-3:00pm at Petco!!

01/11/2025

List has been updated!! Thank you to everyone who has donated so far. We really appreciate it and the cats are loving all of their new toys!

01/07/2025

Meet Hazel!! 25007
Approx 1 year old and 5lbs
Available

Hazel loves attention! She will need some TLC as she is getting over a reaction to fleas as well!

01/07/2025

Meet Sasha!! 25009
Approx 1 year and 7lbs
Available

Sasha will also need some TLC as she is getting over a reaction to fleas! She loves to be pet and is so friendly!

01/07/2025

RESCUED!!
Meet June!! 25008
Approx 1 year old and 10lbs
Available

June will need some TLC as she is getting over a wound on her back. She is very sweet and loves attention!

01/07/2025

Meet Peaches!! 25012
Approx 8 months and 6lbs
Available

01/07/2025

Meet Flora!! 25011
Approx 8 months and 6lbs
Available

01/06/2025

Meet Zoe!! 24194
Approx 2 years old and 6lbs
Available

01/06/2025

Meet Cheeto!! 25006
Approx 8 months old and 6lbs
Available

01/06/2025

ADOPTED!!
Meet Nacho!! 25005
Approx 8 months and 6lbs
Available

01/06/2025

RESCUED!!
Meet Sweet Pea!! 25001
Approx 3 years old and 17.5lbs
Available

01/05/2025

Virginia law prohibits leaving pets outside for too long when the temperature is consistently below 32°F or above 85°F.

This includes:
Leaving dogs chained or tethered outside
Leaving pets outside during severe weather warnings, such as hurricanes, tornadoes, tropical storms, or winter storms.

Here are some other things to know about cold weather animal laws in Virginia:

Shelter
Virginia law requires that pets have access to adequate shelter, which includes protection from the adverse effects of cold or heat. If you have an outdoor pet, you can add insulation to their shelter with straw or other bedding.

Food and water
Pets need more calories to stay warm in extreme cold, so you should check with your veterinarian about a proper diet. You should also check outside water sources frequently because they freeze quickly.

Tether length;
Tethers must be at least 15 feet long, or four times the length of the animal, whichever is greater.

Penalties
If you violate these laws, the owner could be arrested and face up to a year in jail.

Reporting
If you see an animal that is being tethered outside in violation of these laws, you can contact animal control (276)223-3300 or 911 for an animal in distress 24/7.

A general rule of thumb is that if it's too cold for you, it's probably too cold for your pet.

01/05/2025