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
