Local Municipal Animal Shelters
- Chesterfield County Animal Control, 9300 Public Works Rd, Chesterfield, 804-748-1683
- City of Richmond Animal Care and Control, 1600 Chamberlayne Ave, Richmond, 804-646-5573
- Goochland County Animal Control, 1900 Hidden Rock Lane, Goochland, 804-556-5302
- Hanover County Animal Control, 12471 Taylor Complex Ln, Ashland, 804-365-6485
- Henrico County Animal Control, 10421 Woodman Road, Henrico, 804-727-8800
- Louisa Animal Shelter 17 Sacred Heart Avenue Mineral, VA 23117 540-894-4219
- Powhatan County Animal Control 4000 Old Plantation Rd, Powhatan, Va 23139 804-598-5109
Most municipal animal shelters are open-admission, meaning they take in any animals whether they are strays, owner surrenders, or come from other situations. Stray cats and kittens will be held for a certain period before they are released for adoption, usually 9 days if the animal has no collar or identification or 14 days if the animal has identification. For owner surrenders, an appointment and surrender fee is usually required. Many shelters are successful in finding placement for a high percentage of their animals; however, please try to avoid bringing neonatal kittens (less than 4-5 weeks) to shelters, as very few shelters have the resources to care for them.
Emergency Veterinary Centers
Virginia Veterinary Center (VVC), 3312 W. Cary St. Carytown, 804-353-9000 Hours: 24/7/365
Dogwood Veterinary Emergency and Specialty Center, 5918 W. Broad St., 804-716-4700 Hours: 24/7/365
Veterinary Referral and Critical Care, 1596 Hockett Rd, Manakin-Sabot, 804-784-8722. Hours: 24/7
Virginia Veterinary Center (VVC) 2460 Colony Crossing Place, Midlothian 744-9800
Local Rescue Groups that offer assistance:
- Adopt Rescue Cats – 804-262-9592
- Cat’s Cradle of Greater Richmond – 804-467-6528
- Chesterfield County Humane Society – 804-717-6236
- Hanover Humane Society – 804-798-0806
- Henrico Humane Society – 804-262-6634
- Hopewell Humane Society – 804-458-7303
- Louisa Humane Society – [email protected]
- Meow Stories- 540-270-9141
- Richardson Rescue – 387-3758
- Richmond Animal League – 804-379-0046
- Richmond SPCA – 804-521-1300
- Smitty’s Cat Rescue Shelter
- Southside SPCA -434-736-9595
- SPCA of Petersburg and Colonial Heights – 804-526-7722
- St. Francis Humane – 804-598-6636
- West End Cat Rescue – 804-751-4501
Community Cat Groups
If the cat appears to be feral, do not attempt to interact with the cat! C.A.R.E. does not work with feral cats and suggests that you contact one of the following organizations for assistance:
Low Cost Spay/ Neuter Clinics
Prevent a Litter– 804-359-6369
A.L. Shilling Spay & Neuter 804-368-6232
Kincheloe South at the Jessica Beath Clinic 804-752-7729
Loving Spay & Neuter Clinic 804-379-9725
Smoky’s Spay/Neuter Clinic 804-521-1330
Other Resources
Red Rover Domestic Violence and Pets
Animal Welfare Institute of Safe Havens
COVID–19 Emergency Resources for pets and people