{"id":6045,"date":"2022-04-25T06:33:15","date_gmt":"2022-04-25T06:33:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/who-regulates-animal-shelters-in-virginia\/"},"modified":"2022-04-26T09:30:30","modified_gmt":"2022-04-26T09:30:30","slug":"who-regulates-animal-shelters-in-virginia","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/who-regulates-animal-shelters-in-virginia\/","title":{"rendered":"Who regulates animal shelters in Virginia?"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_17 counter-hierarchy counter-decimal ez-toc-grey\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" style=\"display: none;\"><i class=\"ez-toc-glyphicon ez-toc-icon-toggle\"><\/i><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class=\"ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1\"><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/who-regulates-animal-shelters-in-virginia\/#Who_regulates_animal_shelters_in_Virginia\" title=\"Who regulates animal shelters in Virginia?\">Who regulates animal shelters in Virginia?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/who-regulates-animal-shelters-in-virginia\/#Is_Virginia_a_kill_shelter_state\" title=\"Is Virginia a kill shelter state?\">Is Virginia a kill shelter state?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/who-regulates-animal-shelters-in-virginia\/#How_much_does_it_cost_to_adopt_a_dog_from_Fairfax_County_animal_shelter\" title=\"How much does it cost to adopt a dog from Fairfax County animal shelter?\">How much does it cost to adopt a dog from Fairfax County animal shelter?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/who-regulates-animal-shelters-in-virginia\/#Is_Virginia_Beach_animal_control_a_kill_shelter\" title=\"Is Virginia Beach animal control a kill shelter?\">Is Virginia Beach animal control a kill shelter?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/who-regulates-animal-shelters-in-virginia\/#How_many_dogs_can_you_legally_own_in_Virginia\" title=\"How many dogs can you legally own in Virginia?\">How many dogs can you legally own in Virginia?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/who-regulates-animal-shelters-in-virginia\/#How_do_I_get_my_kennel_license_in_Virginia\" title=\"How do I get my kennel license in Virginia?\">How do I get my kennel license in Virginia?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/who-regulates-animal-shelters-in-virginia\/#How_many_animals_can_you_have_in_the_state_of_Virginia\" title=\"How many animals can you have in the state of Virginia?\">How many animals can you have in the state of Virginia?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/who-regulates-animal-shelters-in-virginia\/#What_are_the_dog_laws_in_Virginia\" title=\"What are the dog laws in Virginia?\">What are the dog laws in Virginia?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/who-regulates-animal-shelters-in-virginia\/#What_state_has_the_most_kill_shelters\" title=\"What state has the most kill shelters?\">What state has the most kill shelters?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/who-regulates-animal-shelters-in-virginia\/#How_many_states_have_kill_shelters\" title=\"How many states have kill shelters?\">How many states have kill shelters?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/who-regulates-animal-shelters-in-virginia\/#What_state_euthanized_the_most_animals\" title=\"What state euthanized the most animals?\">What state euthanized the most animals?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/who-regulates-animal-shelters-in-virginia\/#Is_Virginia_Beach_SPCA_a_no_kill_shelter\" title=\"Is Virginia Beach SPCA a no kill shelter?\">Is Virginia Beach SPCA a no kill shelter?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Who_regulates_animal_shelters_in_Virginia\"><\/span>Who regulates animal shelters in Virginia?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>The Office of Veterinary Services manages the Virginia Department of Agriculture and Consumer Service&#8217;s animal care mandates. The office regularly interacts with Virginia&#8217;s local governments on a wide range of animal-related issues.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_Virginia_a_kill_shelter_state\"><\/span>Is Virginia a kill shelter state?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Virginia joins Utah, Delaware, South Carolina, and Washington as states that now have <b>No Kill programs.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_much_does_it_cost_to_adopt_a_dog_from_Fairfax_County_animal_shelter\"><\/span>How much does it cost to adopt a dog from Fairfax County animal shelter?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-115889\" src=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/How-much-does-it-cost-to-adopt-a-dog-from-Fairfax-County-animal-shelter.webp\" alt=\"How much does it cost to adopt a dog from Fairfax County animal shelter?\" width=\"1024\" height=\"548\" srcset=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/How-much-does-it-cost-to-adopt-a-dog-from-Fairfax-County-animal-shelter.webp 1024w, https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/How-much-does-it-cost-to-adopt-a-dog-from-Fairfax-County-animal-shelter-300x161.webp 300w, https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/How-much-does-it-cost-to-adopt-a-dog-from-Fairfax-County-animal-shelter-768x411.webp 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Our adoption fees are structured based on species and age, and range from <b>$5 (small animals like mice and hamsters) to $200 (puppies under six months of age).<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_Virginia_Beach_animal_control_a_kill_shelter\"><\/span>Is Virginia Beach animal control a kill shelter?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>No, <b>we do not use that terminology at our shelter, however over 90% of the animals that come to the VBSPCA are adopted.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_many_dogs_can_you_legally_own_in_Virginia\"><\/span>How many dogs can you legally own in Virginia?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Ownership of more than <b>three adult dogs per family is prohibited in any residential district without a special exception permit.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_I_get_my_kennel_license_in_Virginia\"><\/span>How do I get my kennel license in Virginia?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Complete the Kennel Application Form (PDF)<\/b><b>Present proof of a current rabies certificate that is valid through the date of purchase for every dog in the kennel.<\/b><b>Kennel License<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>R-1, R-2, R-3, R-4, R-5, R-6.<\/li>\n<li>RC.<\/li>\n<li>RRC.<\/li>\n<li>RS.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_many_animals_can_you_have_in_the_state_of_Virginia\"><\/span>How many animals can you have in the state of Virginia?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Foster homes for rescues are governed by Virginia Code Section 3.2-6550, which sets a <b>fifty-animal limits for foster homes. [Shockingly, the penalty for violating this law is only a $250 civil fine!] If you are a foster, be aware that you do not automatically have the right to keep up to fifty animals in your home.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_are_the_dog_laws_in_Virginia\"><\/span>What are the dog laws in Virginia?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Most local jurisdictions in Virginia have adopted some kind of leash law. [4] Usually these laws require that <b>while on your property, you must keep your dog under control. This means that your dog is confined to the house, a dog pen, on a secured leash or generally under immediate voice control.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_state_has_the_most_kill_shelters\"><\/span>What state has the most kill shelters?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-115890\" src=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/What-state-has-the-most-kill-shelters.webp\" alt=\"What state has the most kill shelters?\" width=\"930\" height=\"558\" srcset=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/What-state-has-the-most-kill-shelters.webp 930w, https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/What-state-has-the-most-kill-shelters-300x180.webp 300w, https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/What-state-has-the-most-kill-shelters-768x461.webp 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 930px) 100vw, 930px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><b>Texas tops the list with around 125,000 animals killed in shelters. California is second with 110,000, followed by Florida with 66,000, and North Carolina with 62,000 euthanized animals.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_many_states_have_kill_shelters\"><\/span>How many states have kill shelters?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Five states are responsible for 50% of shelter euthanasia. The US boasts <b>more than 2,000 no-kill shelters. In 2019, Delaware became the first no-kill shelter state. There are around 70 million stray animals in the US.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_state_euthanized_the_most_animals\"><\/span>What state euthanized the most animals?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The five states in which the most animals are being killed are <b>California (100,239), Texas (96,707), North Carolina (47,652), Florida (45,503) and Louisiana (32,150). Collectively, these states account for 52% of the animals killed in U.S. shelters during 2019.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_Virginia_Beach_SPCA_a_no_kill_shelter\"><\/span>Is Virginia Beach SPCA a no kill shelter?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Is the VBSPCA a no-kill shelter? <b>No, we do not use that terminology at our shelter, however over 90% of the animals that come to the VBSPCA are adopted.<\/b><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Table of Contents Who regulates animal shelters in Virginia?Is Virginia a kill shelter state?How much does it cost to adopt a dog from Fairfax County animal shelter?Is Virginia Beach animal control a kill shelter?How many dogs can you legally own in Virginia?How do I get my kennel license in Virginia?How many animals can you have&#8230;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":4,"featured_media":115887,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_kad_post_transparent":"default","_kad_post_title":"default","_kad_post_layout":"default","_kad_post_sidebar_id":"","_kad_post_content_style":"default","_kad_post_vertical_padding":"default","_kad_post_feature":"","_kad_post_feature_position":"","_kad_post_header":false,"_kad_post_footer":false,"spay_email":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[619],"tags":[],"jetpack_featured_media_url":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Who-regulates-animal-shelters-in-Virginia.jpeg","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/6045"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/4"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=6045"}],"version-history":[{"count":2,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/6045\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":115891,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/6045\/revisions\/115891"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/115887"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=6045"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=6045"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=6045"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}