VA,Commonwealth of VA, all humane societies through 2015
2011
Imports are unknown. 65 agencies reporting.
Dogs
On hand Jan. 1: 2520
Stray: 10864
Seized: 531
Bite cases: 155
Surrendered by owner: 10927
Others: 743
Died in facility: 321
Miscellaneous: 27
On hand Dec. 31: 2201
Cats
On hand Jan. 1: 3734
Stray: 16287
Seized: 149
Bite cases: 70
Surrendered by owner: 11997
Others: 713
Died in facility: 1167
Miscellaneous: 55
On hand Dec. 31: 3568
2012
Imports are unknown. 66 agencies reporting.
Dogs
On hand Jan. 1: 2235
Stray: 9335
Seized: 443
Bite cases: 187
Surrendered by owner: 9476
Others: 1441
Died in facility: 247
Miscellaneous: 30
On hand Dec. 31: 1999
Cats
On hand Jan. 1: 4030
Stray: 13018
Seized: 211
Bite cases: 127
Surrendered by owner: 11525
Others: 879
Died in facility: 1001
Miscellaneous: 154
On hand Dec. 31: 3894
2013
Imports are unknown. 68 agencies reporting.
Dogs
On hand Jan. 1: 2182
Stray: 8766
Seized: 477
Bite cases: 141
Surrendered by owner: 9637
Others: 2234
Died in facility: 275
Miscellaneous: 22
On hand Dec. 31: 2241
Cats
On hand Jan. 1: 4035
Stray: 12486
Seized: 228
Bite cases: 99
Surrendered by owner: 11083
Others: 617
Died in facility: 1037
Miscellaneous: 157
On hand Dec. 31: 4115
2014
Imports are unknown. 68 agencies reporting.
Dogs
On hand Jan. 1: 4298
Stray: 10,887
Seized: 310
Bite cases: 129
Surrendered by owner: 10,113
Others in: 3335
Died in facility: 228
Other outgoing: 16
On hand Dec. 31: 2325
Cats
On hand Jan. 1: 4298
Stray: 10,887
Seized: 78
Bite cases: 70
Surrendered by owner: 12,106
Others in: 913
Died in facility: 852
Other outgoing: 38
On hand Dec. 31: 3859
2015
Traditionally, Virginia has offered specific details for cities, counties, humane societies, and rescue groups when evaluating statewide totals. Starting in 2016, they now categorize them as Animal Control Officer Field Report, Public Animal Shelter, Private Animal Shelter, and Home-based Rescue Group. We will create new pages to provide the best current information.
Imports unknown. 72 agencies reporting.
Dogs
On hand Jan. 1: 2235
Stray: 5680
Seized: 490
Bite cases: 75
Surrendered by owner: 8502
Others in: 4138
Died in facility: 192
Other outgoing: 12
On hand Dec. 31: 1987
Cats
On hand Jan. 1: 3536
Stray: 8498
Seized: 27
Bite cases: 59
Surrendered by owner: 10905
Others in: 1371
Died in facility: 793
Other outgoing: 47
On hand Dec. 31: 3491
2003
It is important to note that in all graphs dealing with Virginia, "outside the area" means out of state.
Dogs
On hand Jan. 1: 1926
Stray: 14510
Seized: 815
Bite cases: 227
Surrendered by owner: 18223
Others: 2555
Sold: 39
Died in facility: 278
Miscellaneous: 178
On hand Dec. 31: 1718
Cats
On hand Jan. 1: 1906
Stray: 17499
Seized: 457
Bite cases: 218
Surrendered by owner: 29080
Others: 5202
Sold: 6
Died in facility: 725
Miscellaneous: 241
On hand Dec. 31: 1919
2010
It is important to note that in all graphs dealing with Virginia, "outside the area" means out of state.
Dogs
On hand Jan. 1: 2612
Stray: 12517
Seized: 137
Bite cases: 147
Surrendered by owner: 11873
Others: 1606
Died in facility: 315
Miscellaneous: 31
On hand Dec. 31: 2729
Cats
On hand Jan. 1: 3999
Stray: 17473
Seized: 57
Bite cases: 146
Surrendered by owner: 14127
Others: 738
Died in facility: 1076
Miscellaneous: 86
On hand Dec. 31: 4064
2009
Please note that 2004 was the first year reporting was done online, and there was a significant dip in compliance. Only 190 shelters reported, compared with 251 in 2005.
Dogs
On hand Jan. 1:2491
Stray:12150
Seized: 226
Bite cases: 150
Surrendered by owner: 11046
Others: 1361
Died in facility: 240
Miscellaneous: 21
On hand Dec. 31: 2413
Cats
On hand Jan. 1: 3237
Stray:16536
Seized:16
Bite cases: 124
Surrendered by owner: 14597
Others: 780
Died in facility:856
Miscellaneous: 109
On hand Dec. 31: 3943
2008
Dogs
On hand Jan. 1:2271
Stray:14181
Seized: 585
Bite cases: 204
Surrendered by owner: 14315
Others: 3626
Died in facility:318
Miscellaneous: 41
On hand Dec. 31:2619
Cats
On hand Jan. 1:3336
Stray: 20254
Seized: 318
Bite cases: 148
Surrendered by owner: 19263
Others: 5459
Died in facility:913
Miscellaneous: 117
On hand Dec. 31: 3878
2007
Dogs
On hand Jan. 1:2177
Stray:15476
Seized: 304
Bite cases: 176
Surrendered by owner: 14982
Others: 2208
Died in facility: 263
Miscellaneous: 59
On hand Dec. 31:2166
Cats
On hand Jan. 1:3095
Stray:18390
Seized:160
Bite cases: 183
Surrendered by owner: 21268
Others: 5285
Died in facility:712
Miscellaneous: 124
On hand Dec. 31: 3266
2006
Dogs
On hand Jan. 1:2152
Stray:13939
Seized: 620
Bite cases: 195
Surrendered by owner: 16580
Others: 2910
Died in facility:304
Miscellaneous: 285
On hand Dec. 31:2204
Cats
On hand Jan. 1:2687
Stray:16679
Seized: 332
Bite cases: 171
Surrendered by owner: 23187
Others: 5366
Died in facility:772
Miscellaneous: 372
On hand Dec. 31: 3142
2005
Dogs
On hand Jan. 1:1675
Stray:11790
Seized :633
Bite cases: 184
Surrendered by owner: 16404
Others:3435
Died in facility:260
Miscellaneous: 300
On hand Dec. 31:1827
Cats
On hand Jan. 1:1917
Stray:13847
Seized:1373
Bite cases: 167
Surrendered by owner: 27704
Others: 6234
Died in facility:958
Miscellaneous: 365
On hand Dec. 31: 2461
2004
Dogs
On hand Jan. 1:1318
Stray:11379
Seized: 506
Bite cases: 212
Surrendered by owner: 14034
Others:3185
Sold: 49
Died in facility:249
Miscellaneous: 187
On hand Dec. 31:1512
Cats
On hand Jan. 1:1448
Stray:11714
Seized: 332
Bite cases: 208
Surrendered by owner: 23076
Others: 6074
Sold: 1
Died in facility:751
Miscellaneous: 263
On hand Dec. 31: 1570
