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
