Lost and found animals are sheltered at the Regional Center For Animal Control and Protection located at 1510 Baldwin Ave, Roanoke, VA 24012.

The Regional Center 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 that are found, and animals owned, by citizens of the municipalities served.  Each year the Regional Center receives between 7,500 and 8,000 animals.

Pet owners are encouraged to check the center frequently when looking for their lost pet and may also post a lost pet listing.

The Regional Center For Animal Control and Protection also offers information about:

• Reporting a Lost Pet
• Reporting a Found Pet
• Pets Waiting for a Home or Rescue 
• Rabies Information
• Spay/Neuter Information
• Pet Licensing
• State & Local Pet Laws

For more information about volunteer opportunties, contact the Regional Center For Animal Control and Protection at (540) 344-4922 or email .