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
