We have MANY animals for adoption on any given day! We accept Virginia Beach resident surrenders as well as stray animals found in Virginia Beach. Animals with a collar, microchip, or a known owner are held for 10 days.
These animals become property of VBACAC after this holding period expires and become eligible for adoption once they are medically and behaviorally cleared. Not all animals that enter the shelter will be adoption candidates, so following the below guide will assist you with your adoption desires. Something to remember β Adopting a pet is a full-time responsibility as well as a financial commitment.
Make sure that you as well as every member of your family is ready, willing, and able to take on the obligations associated with pet ownership, give careful thought to the kind of pet that would be best suited for your home and then come and visit our shelter. A successful adoption is deemed to be a good match between adopter and animal with the intention of providing a quality life-long home.
It is the policy of Virginia Beach Animal Care and Adoption Center to consider known characteristics and animal history and communicate all information to the prospective adopter to maximize the welfare, safety, and compatibility of the animal, the adopters, and the general public. All applicable laws and regulations shall be adhered to.
A list of potential adopters will not be taken for any adoptable animal; however, it shall be the responsibility of shelter staff to ensure that every precaution is taken to prevent the euthanasia of a legally available animal that has an interested person considering adoption. Persons interested in adopting a specific animal that is legally available for adoption will submit an adoption questionnaire to shelter staff to initiate the adoption process. Questionnaires will be received on a first-come, first-served basis and potential adopters will have the first right to adopt once all requirements of the adoption process are met.
