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The Prince William County Police Department’s Animal Services Bureau is responsible for enforcing animal welfare laws, conducting animal education seminars and operating the Animal Services Center. Animal Control Officers enforce County and state animal care and control laws, investigate complaints of animal cruelty and neglect, quarantine animals that have bitten humans, provide 24-hour service for injured animals and other animal emergencies, provide public education on animal laws and animal care in disasters and remove stray animals from streets and public areas.
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Hours of Operations |
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| Monday | Closed |
| Tuesday - Friday | 11:00am - 5:00pm |
| Saturday | 10:00am - 4:00pm |
| Sunday | Noon - 4:00pm |
2023 Animal Services Center Year in Review
For a quick look at the Animal Services Bureau 2023 Year in Review, click the link below for a PDF document.
Adopt a Pet Today
Find your new best friend today! All animal adoptions are completed on a first-come, first-serve basis. The Prince William County Animal Services Bureau adopts out a wide variety of animals, including dogs, cats, small domestic animals (rabbits, guinea pigs, ferrets, etc.), reptiles (snakes, lizards, etc.), birds, livestock, and poultry.
Adoption Process
The Prince William County Animal Services Bureau adopts out a wide variety of animals, including dogs, cats, small domestic animals (rabbits, guinea pigs, ferrets, etc.), reptiles (snakes, lizards, etc.), birds, livestock, and poultry. All adoptions are completed on a first-come, first-serve basis. Learn more about the process and costs.
Get a Dog License Today
It is unlawful for any person to own a dog four months old or over in the county unless the dog is licensed in Prince William County. Get your dog license today!
Animal Advisory Committee
The Animal Advisory Committee is charged by the Board of County Supervisors (BOCS) with advising on policies; increasing community outreach; seeking outside grant funds for animal welfare; providing support as requested to Animal Care & Control Services; and making recommendations to the BOCS on educational and special event programs, that will assist in providing the best animal-welfare service.
