VA,Commonwealth of VA, all city facilities through 2015
2014
Imports are unknown. 43 agencies reporting.
Dogs
On hand Jan. 1: 698
Stray: 12644
Seized: 706
Bite cases: 247
Surrendered by owner: 4846
Others in: 250
Died in facility: 86
Other outgoing: 2
On hand Dec. 31: 603
Cats
On hand Jan. 1: 695
Stray: 12924
Seized: 154
Bite cases: 88
Surrendered by owner: 5156
Others in: 305
Died in facility: 301
Other outgoing: 32
On hand Dec. 31: 708
2011
Imports are unknown. 42 agencies reporting.
Dogs
On hand Jan. 1: 530
Stray: 11177
Seized: 1759
Bite cases: 222
Surrendered by owner: 5309
Others: 182
Died in facility: 93
Miscellaneous: 7
On hand Dec. 31: 550
Cats
On hand Jan. 1: 421
Stray: 10997
Seized: 857
Bite cases: 195
Surrendered by owner: 6204
Others: 306
Died in facility: 284
Miscellaneous: 46
On hand Dec. 31: 510
2012
Imports are unknown. 42 agencies reporting.
Dogs
On hand Jan. 1: 595
Stray: 13806
Seized: 764
Bite cases: 291
Surrendered by owner: 5714
Others: 197
Died in facility: 137
Miscellaneous: 12
On hand Dec. 31: 636
Cats
On hand Jan. 1: 560
Stray: 15361
Seized: 160
Bite cases: 184
Surrendered by owner: 6158
Others: 376
Died in facility: 389
Miscellaneous: 93
On hand Dec. 31: 607
2013
Imports are unknown. 45 agencies reporting.
Dogs
On hand Jan. 1: 674
Stray: 13604
Seized: 560
Bite cases: 339
Surrendered by owner: 5408
Others: 250
Died in facility: 91
Miscellaneous: 10
On hand Dec. 31: 726
Cats
On hand Jan. 1: 619
Stray: 13936
Seized: 166
Bite cases: 263
Surrendered by owner: 6030
Others: 384
Died in facility: 371
Miscellaneous: 86
On hand Dec. 31: 707
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 are unknown for this category. 47 agencies reporting.
Dogs
On hand Jan. 1: 606
Stray: 14234
Seized: 710
Bite cases: 385
Surrendered by owner: 5216
Died in facility: 66
Other outgoing: 1
On hand Dec. 31: 741
Cats
On hand Jan. 1: 708
Stray: 15138
Seized: 179
Bite cases: 204
Surrendered by owner: 5541
Died in facility: 412
Other outgoing: 22
On hand Dec. 31: 795
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: 463
Stray: 18140
Seized: 990
Bite cases: 792
Surrendered by owner: 5219
Others: 249
Sold: 0
Died in facility: 201
Miscellaneous: 211
On hand Dec. 31: 410
Cats
On hand Jan. 1: 134
Stray: 12226
Seized: 504
Bite cases: 374
Surrendered by owner: 5582
Others: 188
Sold: 0
Died in facility: 210
Miscellaneous: 143
On hand Dec. 31: 158
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: 530
Stray: 12342
Seized: 1762
Bite cases: 285
Surrendered by owner: 5819
Others: 147
Died in facility: 104
Miscellaneous: 24
On hand Dec. 31: 568
Cats
On hand Jan. 1: 324
Stray: 12359
Seized: 759
Bite cases: 142
Surrendered by owner: 6239
Others: 200
Died in facility: 272
Miscellaneous: 98
On hand Dec. 31: 448
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. 1:338
Stray:10802
Seized:526
Bite cases: 182
Surrendered by owner: 4511
Transferred from another VA agency: 68
Others:193
Transfers in-state: 1976
Transfers out-of-state:6
Died in facility:66
Miscellaneous: 8
On hand Dec. 31:337
Cats
On hand Jan. 1:176
Stray:10930
Seized:77
Bite cases: 126
Surrendered by owner: 5332
Transferred from another VA agency: 85
Others:219
Transfers in-state: 1803
Transfers out-of-state:0
Died in facility:172
Miscellaneous: 26
On hand Dec. 31: 261
2008
Dogs
On hand Jan. 1:567
Stray: 12747
Seized: 1647
Bite cases: 260
Surrendered by owner: 6181
Others:79
Died in facility:99
Miscellaneous: 12
On hand Dec. 31:498
Cats
On hand Jan. 1:248
Stray:11960
Seized: 559
Bite cases: 146
Surrendered by owner: 6558
Others:129
Died in facility:324
Miscellaneous: 70
On hand Dec. 31: 253
2007
Dogs
On hand Jan. 1:553
Stray:13251
Seized: 963
Bite cases: 346
Surrendered by owner: 6643
Others:104
Died in facility:135
Miscellaneous: 55
On hand Dec. 31:570
Cats
On hand Jan. 1:233
Stray: 11716
Seized: 107
Bite cases: 220
Surrendered by owner: 6079
Others:176
Died in facility:214
Miscellaneous: 172
On hand Dec. 31: 211
2006
Dogs
On hand Jan. 1:503
Stray: 16825
Seized: 1096
Bite cases: 561
Surrendered by owner: 6228
Others:88
Died in facility:107
Miscellaneous: 165
On hand Dec. 31:485
Cats
On hand Jan. 1:207
Stray: 13607
Seized: 166
Bite cases: 451
Surrendered by owner: 6704
Others:174
Died in facility:176
Miscellaneous: 270
On hand Dec. 31: 185
2005
Dogs
On hand Jan. 1:725
Stray: 15270
Seized: 983
Bite cases: 1070
Surrendered by owner: 6512
Others:50
Died in facility:121
Miscellaneous: 138
On hand Dec. 31:489
Cats
On hand Jan. 1:279
Stray: 11223
Seized: 241
Bite cases: 462
Surrendered by owner: 6667
Others:139
Died in facility:148
Miscellaneous: 256
On hand Dec. 31: 769
2004
Dogs
On hand Jan. 1:415
Stray: 16218
Seized: 835
Bite cases: 1518
Surrendered by owner: 5115
Others:242
Sold: 294
Died in facility:218
Miscellaneous: 210
On hand Dec. 31 :619
Cats
On hand Jan. 1:150
Stray: 9605
Seized: 238
Bite cases: 508
Surrendered by owner: 5377
Others:262
Sold: 140
Died in facility:152
Miscellaneous: 170
On hand Dec. 31: 164
