FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS: THE SHELTER

The Pulaski County Animal Shelter & Humane Education Center is located on Dublin Park Road in the same complex as the Dublin Police Station, Town Center Hardware, and the US Post Office. Just look for the road that goes off into the woods and we're at the end of that road under 2 water towers.
You can find driving directions HERE.

The Shelter is open to the public 8-5 Monday through Friday and 10-2 on Saturday.
If you'd like to adopt a dog or cat that is at the shelter and is under the care of Animal Control, their hours are 8-3:30 Mon-Fri and 10-11 Saturday.
If you're interested in adopting an animal that is at the shelter and is under the care of the Pulaski County Humane Society, or you need to speak to the PCHS about services or volunteering, our office hours are 1-5 Mon-Fri and 10-2 Saturday.

Adult Dog Intake: 16 Dog Kennels
Adult Dog Adoption: 9 Dog Kennels
PCHS Rescue Row: 7 Dog Kennels
Puppy Room: 16 Puppy Cages
PCHS Condo: 15-25 cats/kittens
Animal Control Cat Intake: Cages for 25-35 cats/kittens

No. All animals that enter the shelter are initially the property of Animal Control. If a pet is not claimed by an owner, not adopted, or not transferred to the PCHS, Animal Control may humanely euthanize by injection. Adoptable animals are given as much time as possible (as long as space allows), but many more animals enter shelters nationwide than there are available homes.
Cats and dogs under the control of the Pulaski County Humane Society (Cat Condo, Rescue Row, and Foster) are not euthanized unless it is deemed necessary for medical or serious behavioral reasons.

VA state animal control laws require stray animals found without collars to be kept for a minimum of 5 days and strays with collars to be held a minimum of 10 days. Animals that are surrendered to Animal Control by their owners may be euthanized immediately.
Typically, animals that are suffering due to lack of medical treatment, and those that are aggressive, are euthanized. However, the Humane Society does treat many sick or injured animals that enter the shelter to help them recover and find homes.
Animals need to be adopted as soon as possible in order to save their lives.

If you're a resident of Pulaski County, you can bring your animal to Pulaski County Animal Control during their business hours. You'll need your driver's license or proof of residence. If you are NOT a resident of Pulaski County, you'll need to contact your local shelter.
The Pulaski County Humane Society does not accept any pets from the public. If you would prefer to hold onto your animal until a suitable home is found, PCHS can advise you on good ways to advertise.

No. Pulaski County Animal Control and the Pulaski County Humane Society do NOT pick up feral cats.
The best thing you can do is borrow a humane trap from the shelter (you'll need to pay a refundable deposit) and trap them yourself.

No. Only residents of Pulaski County can bring animals to this shelter.
Check your phone book for a shelter in your area.

No. Pulaski County Animal Control and the Pulaski County Humane Society do not handle wild animals.
Check your phone book for wildlife removal services or contact your local game warden.