VA,Commonwealth of VA, all county facilities through 2015
2011
Imports are unknown. 87 agencies reporting.
Dogs
On hand Jan. 1: 1588
Stray: 31503
Seized: 2769
Bite cases: 1127
Surrendered by owner: 18238
Others: 390
Died in facility: 332
Miscellaneous: 52
On hand Dec. 31: 1680
Cats
On hand Jan. 1: 1091
Stray: 17265
Seized: 625
Bite cases: 433
Surrendered by owner: 21935
Others: 309
Died in facility: 893
Miscellaneous: 28
On hand Dec. 31: 1034
2012
Imports are unknown. 90 agencies reporting.
Dogs
On hand Jan. 1: 1667
Stray: 33268
Seized: 2470
Bite cases: 1063
Surrendered by owner: 18212
Others: 438
Died in facility: 365
Miscellaneous: 49
On hand Dec. 31: 1601
Cats
On hand Jan. 1: 1132
Stray: 18011
Seized: 497
Bite cases: 534
Surrendered by owner: 21793
Others: 395
Died in facility: 1154
Miscellaneous: 60
On hand Dec. 31: 931
2013
Imports are unknown. 97 agencies reporting.
Dogs
On hand Jan. 1: 1719
Stray: 29022
Seized: 2343
Bite cases: 974
Surrendered by owner: 16925
Others: 352
Died in facility: 325
Miscellaneous: 14
On hand Dec. 31: 1521
Cats
On hand Jan. 1: 981
Stray: 15738
Seized: 713
Bite cases: 400
Surrendered by owner: 19247
Others: 629
Died in facility: 1050
Miscellaneous: 41
On hand Dec. 31: 1137
2014
Imports are unknown. 93 agencies reporting.
Dogs
On hand Jan. 1: 1511
Stray: 27,143
Seized: 2286
Bite cases: 901
Surrendered by owner: 15,921
Others in: 455
Died in facility: 672
Other outgoing: 59
On hand Dec. 31: 1517
Cats
On hand Jan. 1: 1139
Stray: 12,763
Seized: 679
Bite cases: 360
Surrendered by owner: 17,359
Others in: 367
Died in facility: 672
Other outgoing: 57
On hand Dec. 31: 1041
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. 95 agencies reporting.
Dogs
On hand Jan. 1: 1620
Stray: 26,047
Seized: 1347
Bite cases: 772
Surrendered by owner: 15081
Others in: 537
Died in facility: 185
Other outgoing: 24
On hand Dec. 31: 1574
Cats
On hand Jan. 1: 1319
Stray: 14,159
Seized: 415
Bite cases: 305
Surrendered by owner: 17,411
Others in: 446
Died in facility: 698
Other outgoing: 32
On hand Dec. 31: 1545
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: 1199
Stray: 44341
Seized: 2957
Bite cases: 1252
Surrendered by owner: 21122
Others: 553
Sold: 376
Died in facility: 655
Miscellaneous: 132
On hand Dec. 31: 1271
Cats
On hand Jan. 1: 390
Stray: 19419
Seized: 351
Bite cases: 804
Surrendered by owner: 21809
Others: 459
Sold: 309
Died in facility: 892
Miscellaneous: 143
On hand Dec. 31: 538
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: 1666
Stray: 33543
Seized: 2690
Bite cases: 1132
Surrendered by owner: 20067
Others: 590
Died in facility: 426
Miscellaneous: 109
On hand Dec. 31: 1599
Cats
On hand Jan. 1: 1075
Stray: 16827
Seized: 869
Bite cases: 483
Surrendered by owner: 21044
Others: 274
Died in facility: 866
Miscellaneous: 74
On hand Dec. 31: 1077
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. 1:1485
Stray: 31954
Seized: 3093
Bite cases: 1011
Surrendered by owner: 20974
Others:463
Died in facility:402
Miscellaneous: 42
On hand Dec. 31:1551
Cats
On hand Jan. 1:1016
Stray:17318
Seized:1014
Bite cases: 450
Surrendered by owner: 23600
Others: 390
Died in facility:1019
Miscellaneous: 56
On hand Dec. 31: 1071
2008
Dogs
On hand Jan. 1:1580
Stray: 36191
Seized: 2699
Bite cases: 1422
Surrendered by owner: 22278
Others:354
Died in facility:523
Miscellaneous: 47
On hand Dec. 31:1469
Cats
On hand Jan. 1:881
Stray:17807
Seized: 494
Bite cases: 587
Surrendered by owner: 24603
Others: 334
Died in facility:718
Miscellaneous: 57
On hand Dec. 31: 999
2007
Dogs
On hand Jan. 1:1517
Stray: 34826
Seized: 2376
Bite cases: 1357
Surrendered by owner: 20975
Others:468
Died in facility:417
Miscellaneous: 106
On hand Dec. 31:1608
Cats
On hand Jan. 1:702
Stray:16861
Seized: 542
Bite cases: 673
Surrendered by owner: 23462
Others: 341
Died in facility: 626
Miscellaneous: 105
On hand Dec. 31: 942
2006
Dogs
On hand Jan. 1:1372
Stray: 38396
Seized:3749
Bite cases: 1024
Surrendered by owner: 20788
Others:555
Died in facility:522
Miscellaneous: 370
On hand Dec. 31:1523
Cats
On hand Jan. 1:609
Stray:17622
Seized: 347
Bite cases: 523
Surrendered by owner: 22855
Others: 512
Died in facility:661
Miscellaneous: 392
On hand Dec. 31: 761
2005
Dogs
On hand Jan. 1:1415
Stray: 41753
Seized: 2674
Bite cases: 1229
Surrendered by owner: 20924
Others:543
Died in facility: 566
Miscellaneous: 228
On hand Dec. 31:1375
Cats
On hand Jan. 1:652
Stray:19083
Seized: 664
Bite cases: 664
Surrendered by owner: 23992
Others:348
Died in facility:723
Miscellaneous: 776
On hand Dec. 31: 513
2004
Dogs
On hand Jan. 1:1182
Stray: 34351
Seized: 2619
Bite cases: 1130
Surrendered by owner: 17692
Others:465
Sold: 461
Died in facility:529
Miscellaneous: 164
On hand Dec. 31:1194
Cats
On hand Jan. 1:496
Stray:15887
Seized: 361
Bite cases: 546
Surrendered by owner: 18999
Others:322
Sold: 205
Died in facility:840
Miscellaneous: 199
On hand Dec. 31: 513
