Animal Services Unit

In response to COVID-19, the following actions are being taken at the Chesapeake Animal Services Shelter

Shelter Hours

The shelter is not accessible to the public at this time. Adoptions have been suspended.

Foster Families Needed

We are still looking for people interested in taking animals home to foster. We are offering a "curbside to go" pick up process for people who have completed the foster application. We supply everything to care for the animal. We just ask that they supply the love.

Lost and Stray Animals

If you are missing your pet, first view the strays in custody to look for your pet. Whether you see your animal listed or not, please respond to the shelter during business hours (8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday).

Surrender of Animals

Surrenders are still by appointment only and need will be evaluated on a case by case basis. Please call the shelter at 757-382-8081 to talk to our staff about scheduling an appointment.

Contact

Form more information on any of the above information, call 757-382-8080 (press 1).

The Chesapeake Animal Services Unit operates under the umbrella of the Police Department and is staffed by 11 officers, an animal control officers supervisor and one superintendent. They enforce the State and City codes pertaining to animals and their ownership. They have the authority to issue summonses for violations, to secure warrants and to seize animals. Shelter support staff consists of 1 animal care supervisor, 7 shelter attendants, and 3 office assistants. Further support is provided by dedicated volunteers.

Officers on Duty

Animal Control Officers are on duty from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., 7 days per week, answering complaints such as cruelty, animal bites, license and vaccination checks as well as stray, nuisance, vicious, injured or sick animals. Two officers are assigned to an evening shift from 1:30 p.m. to 10 p.m. , and one of these is on call for emergencies ONLY after the end of that shift, until 8 a.m. the next morning. If you would like to report a complaint to an Animal Control Officer, please call 757-382-6161.

Deceased Animals

CASU does not pick up deceased animals. Owners may pay a fee for the disposal of their deceased pets' remains at the facility. A general customer service request may be submitted online at the Chesapeake Customer Contact Center or call 757-382-CITY (382-2489) for stray deceased animals along roadways.