This is a general guide. Please phone 540-921-2053 for up-to-date information about adopting from the Giles County Animal Shelter.

Adopting a dog?
Animals in custody of Giles County are eligible for adoption unless the Animal Control Officer (ACO) feels that the animal would impose a danger to the new owner or other residents. Animals may be adopted directly from Giles County Animal Shelter. All animals adopted from the Giles County Animal Shelter are required to be spayed or neutered unless they meet a special breed provision. The current adoption fee for a neutered/spayed animal is $. State law requires that anyone adopting a shelter animal must have it sterilized. If the animal is not sterilized, the adoption fees: male dog is $110, female dog is $120, male cat is $90, female cat is $105, cash or check - includes spay/neuter, basic vaccines and microchip Please phone 540-921-2053 for information about adopting from the Giles County Animal Shelter. We will not ‘hold’ or ‘reserve’ a dog by phone or e-mail or Facebook message. Make sure that you are able to take your dog home on the day you adopt it. We will not keep a dog for you after its ‘available’ day.

Click here to see dogs needing homes

Find the right dog for you
When looking for that new family member please remember to really think about the things you and your family want and need in a pet that fits the family lifestyle. Get to know your breeds! Some breeds require more space, exercise and circumstances than others. Even if you are going to adopt a mixed breed, look into what it's primary breed needs in a home, environment and exercise. Your new family member needs to be wanted by everyone in the family and included in your daily lives to be truly happy. Click here for more information on how to find the right dog.

Visiting Giles County Animal Shelter
Please phone us on 540-921-2053 to check that the dog or cat you want to visit is still available and to verify that someone will be at the shelter.

We are 7 miles (20 minutes) from Pearisburg via VA-100. Click here for directions.