The Animal Control Unit is responsible for enforcing the Virginia Comprehensive Animal Laws, as well as the local ordinances relating to domestic animals. It provides management, logistical, technical, equipment and personnel support to the organizational entities. It identifies public safety issues and works directly with the community on animal and pet care issues. The Animal Control Officer acts as a liaison to and with the Rockingham-Harrisonburg SPCA. The Animal Control office handles approximately 800 calls for service, 1000 requests for information and impounds approximately 500 domestic animals annually.

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Phone: (540) 437-2670 and  E-mail

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