Animal Services Unit

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.

Shelter Hours

Call 757-382-8080 (press 1)

Wednesdays and Holidays

Closed

Owner Surrender of Animals

By Appointment Only
MON, THURS, FRI by appointment only
*Call 757-382-8081 to make an appointment.

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.

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.