RCACP - Regional Center for Animal Control and Protection - Roanoke, Va Area
The Regional Center receives stray and owner relinquished animals from Roanoke City, Roanoke County, Botetourt County and the Town of Vinton.
The Regional Center for Animal Control and Protection serves the City of Roanoke, the Counties of Botetourt and Roanoke, and the Town of Vinton, and is an “open intake facility”. The Regional Center primarily handles stray animals picked up by the Animal Control Officers employed by the municipalities, but also accepts strays found, and animals owned, by citizens of the municipalities. Each year the Regional Center receives between 7,500 and 8,000 animals. more >
Click here for more info on these localities:
City of Roanoke
Roanoke County
Botetourt County
Town of Vinton
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Check out our new Lost & Found Community Bulletin Board
Has your pet strayed away from home? Post a notice on our new Lost & Found Community Bulletin Board and increase the chances of finding your pet.
Has someone's lost pet taken up residence in your back yard? Post a notice on our Bulletin Board and help him get back home again. more >-
Pet Disaster Planing
Disasters come in many forms - from hurricanes, floods, and wildfires to medical emergencies and hazardous chemical spills, and can occur anywhere, anytime. The best way to protect your family from a disaster is to have a plan. If you are a pet owner, that plan should include your pets. more >
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Identification is the key
Roughly 1 in 3 pets will be lost at some point in their lives. Of those, only 10% ever make it back home. All pets, including cats, should have identification. A tiny electronic microchip inserted between the animal's shoulder blades is an effective way of having your pet returned should he get lost. This is especially important when traveling with your companion. more >
