Animal Resources
Read about the Animal Control Officers, Leash Law designation areas, and pick up fees.
(540) 473-8230 (to report violations involving DOMESTIC animals)
(540) 473-8631 (to report violations involving WILD animals to the Department of Game and Inland Fisheries)
- Angels of Assisi
- Botetourt County Animal Control (part of the Sheriff’s Department)
- Botetourt County Dog Licenses (available from the Treasurer’s Office)
- Botetourt County Municipal Code – Chapter 4 – Animals and Fowl
- Dangerous Dog Registry (Commonwealth of VA)
Regional Center for Animal Control and Protection – RCACP
1510 Baldwin Avenue, Roanoke, VA 24012 (540) 344-4922
- RCACP open intake facility serving City of Roanoke, Counties of Botetourt and Roanoke, and the Town of Vinton
- Report a lost pet
- Animal Laws & Regulations
- Volunteer for the RCACP
- Email the Volunteer Coordinator
