Department of Animal Care and Control

• Animal Care & Control is hosting a Pet Pantry at the Holiday Coalition. More...

• Cases of canine influenza have been reported in Northern Virgina. Details...

• The Loudoun County Animal Shelter is now on Twitter.

• Animal Care & Control has tips and information for pet owners facing foreclosure. More...

• The Board of Supervisors has approved changes to the county's dog license procedures. Details...

• Animal Care & Control has adjusted the operating hours for the Loudoun County Animal Shelter. More...

• Animal Care & Control is pleased to announce a new Apprentice Volunteer position for children ages 10-15 and their parents. Full story...

• Animal Care & Control has a program called Catch Us at Our Best!, which seeks to identify the best attributes of our service to the public. We want customers to let us know about exceptional service at the shelter, on the phone, or in the field. If you have a "Catch Us at Our Best" story, please click here.

Loudoun County Animal Care and Control is dedicated to serve and protect the public's health and safety and to assure the welfare of animals by promoting and providing for their safe, humane and lawful treatment.

The department operates the Loudoun County Animal Shelter, which provides for companion animals that have been surrendered by their owners or found stray in the county. The Animal Shelter also offers pets for adoption.

Animal Care & Control enforces local and state animal laws and investigates reports of animal cruelty, vicious, or destructive animals. The department also maintains a lost and found animal file, issues dog licenses, and assists citizens with a variety of animal issues.

Animal Care & Control has an active community outreach program including volunteer opportunities, humane education programs for schools and youth groups, and special events. Anyone with questions about the department or animal issues in general can contact us via e-mail, animals@loudoun.gov or phone.