Animal Protection

Fluvanna Animal Protection is a unit of the Fluvanna County Sheriff’s Office. The division consists of two Animal Protection Officers.

Mission Statement

The mission of the Animal Protection Division is to support responsible pet ownership, humane treatment of animals, compliance with statutes and ordinances for the control and protection of animals.

Animal Protection Officers have daily hours of service. If you need assistance, contact them via phone at (434) 589-8211.

Animal Protection Officer duties include:

• Enforcement of county codes and state laws that pertain to domestic pets and livestock
• Investigation of animal cruelty and neglect complaints
• Investigation of dog attacks and bites to humans, animals, and livestock
• Response to emergencies involving sick or seriously injured domestic animals, including potential human exposure to rabies
• Removal of stray dogs from the streets and other public areas

If you have concerns associated with wildlife on your property or need information to help prevent conflicts from occurring, please visit https://dwr.virginia.gov/wildlife/nuisance/ for helpful tips or call the Virginia Wildlife Conflict Helpline 1-855-571-9003.

If you need assistance with sick, injured, or orphan wildlife please contact a permitted wildlife rehabilitator and wait for a return call to determine next steps: https://dwr.virginia.gov/wildlife/injured/rehabilitators/

To report a wildlife violation call the Wildlife Crime Line at 1-800-237-5712, or email WildCrime@dwr.virginia.gov.

To learn more about the Department of Wildlife Resources you can visit https://dwr.virginia.gov/.

What to report, Animal Protection Officer limitations, and how can you help?

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