The Animal Control Officers (ACO's) are available Monday through Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.  To reach an ACO during these hours, please call (434) 969-4242.  The ACO's are on call for EMERGENCIES ONLY all other times.  An emergency consists of animals destroying property, attacking humans or other companion animals, and other severe, life-threatening circumstances.  To contact an ACO after regular working hours, contact the Buckingham County Sheriff's Office at (434) 969-1772, and a dispatcher will contact the ACO on duty.  For further information about the animal control facility, click here.

Animal Shelter Information

To take an animal to the County Animal Shelter, you must schedule an appointment with an Animal Control Officer by calling 434.969.4242.

Helpful Links

Rabies Vaccination Notice
Animal Control Ordinance