Wise County, Virginia Animal Control / Animal Shelter

Contact Information

For more information, call, write, or visit:

Wise County Animal Control
(276) 679-6750

To report animal cruelty, stray pets, wildlife bites or attacks, or to inquire about impounded pets.

Glen Arwood - Chief Animal Control Warden
Brian Burton - Animal Control Warden
Teresa Sturgill - Shelter Office Manager
Becky Phillips - Shelter Warden

Wise County Health Department . . . .(276) 328-8000

State Game Warden . . . . . . . . . . . . (276) 783-4860

Dog License Information . . . . . . . . . .(276) 328-3666 - Treasurer's Office

To redeem impounded pets or adopt animals:

Visit the Animal Shelter during the following Hours:
Monday thru Friday: 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Saturday 12 p.m. - 1 p.m.

Stray animals are held for 6 days at the Shelter prior to adoption or euthanasia or 10 days if wearing a collar, tag or tattoo identification. (State Code 3.1-796.96 A. and B.)