How long do animals stay in the shelter?
VA state animal control laws require stray animals found without collars to be kept for a minimum of 5 days and strays with collars to be held a minimum of 10 days. Animals that are surrendered to Animal Control by their owners may be euthanized immediately. Typically, animals that are suffering due to lack of medical treatment, and those that are aggressive, are euthanized. However, the Humane Society does treat many sick or injured animals that enter the shelter to help them recover and find homes. Animals need to be adopted as soon as possible in order to save their lives.
