REGULATORY SERVICES
Animal Welfare Program
Providing advisory assistance to localities in the operation and design of animal pounds and shelter facilities is a key component of the Division's Animal Welfare Program. Upon request, or complaint, staff members are available to review local facilities for compliance with applicable state laws and regulations concerning operations and advise localities of any corrective action needed.
In conjunction with local animal control officials, veterinarians and agricultural inspectors investigate reports of alleged animal cruelty and provide animal owners with advice on the proper care and handling of their animals.
To speak to someone about animal welfare issues, please call 804.786.2483.
The Animal Record Summary System is currently open to accept animal record summaries for the calendar year 2012 from Virginia Animal Releasing Agencies. The system will be open to accept entries until midnight January 31, 2013.
Animal Releasing Agencies will shortly be receiving a reminder letter containing their PIN required to access the system; this is the same PIN used in previous years so if you have it you may begin entering your report. For this year’s prescribed format please see the following:
2012 Calendar Year State Veterinarian’s Prescribed Format for Animal Record Summary Reports
Please direct any questions concerning animal record summary reporting to ars.admin@vdacs.virginia.gov
2003
Statewide Animal Record Summary Reports
Animal Report Entries
Annual Reports from Pounds and Shelters
Approved Virginia Animal Control Officer (ACO) Training - We are currently updating this information. Please check back soon for new information.
2009 Revision--Directive 83-1 Approved Capture Drugs and Drug Administering Equipment
Virginia Animal Control Officer Training Standards
Comprehensive Animal Care Laws
Virginia Guidelines for Rabies Prevention and Control