Adopting a Pet
Animals in custody of 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. All animals adopted from the Greensville County Animal Shelter are required to be spayed or neutered unless they meet a special breed provision. The current adoption fee is $25 per animal to adopt any dog or cat at the Greensville County Animal Shelter. Animals may be adopted directly from Greensville County Animal Shelter. The Animal Control Officer can be contacted at 434-637-0052 and will be glad to assist you with the process. Virginia law says that we have to keep a dog for 5 days (10 days if it has a collar) so that the owner can claim it before we can put the dog up for adoption.

If you are interested in a particular dog before its available date please phone 434-637-0052. We would like a dog to go to a new home or rescue as soon as possible after its 'available' date.

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.

Adoption Fees
Adoption fee for a dog or cat is $25 (non-refundable). State law requires that anyone adopting a shelter animal must have it spayed/neutered.

Adoption Policy

• Adoption fee for a dog or cat is $25 (non-refundable) .
• Adoption of dogs is open to residents of Brunswick, Dinwiddie, Sussex, Southampton and Greensville County.
• Adopters must visit the shelter to meet the pets.
• Having found the pets you are interested in, fill out an Application Form.
• We then review your application.
• If your application is passed you can select your pet for adoption.
• Schedule a time to collect your new pet.
• State law requires that all dogs and cats be vaccinated against rabies.

Visiting Greensville County Animal Shelter
Please phone us on 434-637-0052 to check that the dog you want to visit is still available.
Location Map of Emporia, VA