City of Salem Animal Shelter

06/18/2026

Please be aware that the City of Salem Animal Shelter will be CLOSED tomorrow, June 19th, in observance of Juneteenth. We will reopen to the public on Saturday June 20th.

06/17/2026

Hunter, our second longest resident, went on another adventure last week! Here is what his Dog Day Out volunteer had to say about him:

"Sharing a few photos of Hunter from today. He was an absolute sweetheart and such a great hiking partner. I think he’s going to make a wonderful companion for any home. Thank you for allowing me to take him out!"

If you're interested in meeting or adopting Hunter, please come by and see him! He loves making new friends!

06/15/2026

✨Happy Tails🫶🏻✨

Last week Nova and Celeste found their forever homes! 🩷🎉

06/13/2026

✨OWNER FOUND✨
This sweet beagle mix was found as a stray in Salem. If you know the owner or are the owner please call the shelter at 540-375-3038❤️

06/12/2026

06/11/2026

Craig County friends! These two were found as strays in Craig County (not together). Please call the shelter at 540-375-3038 if you know their owners!

06/08/2026

"Due to the spread of Chronic Wasting Disease (CWD) in Virginia, there are increasing geographical limitations on fawn rehabilitation. The current four CWD Disease Management Areas (DMAs) in Virginia include 1) Clarke, Frederick, Shenandoah, Warren; 2) Arlington, Culpeper, Fairfax, Fauquier, Loudoun, Madison, Orange, Page, Prince William, Rappahannock; Rockingham 3) Carroll, Floyd, Franklin, Montgomery, Patrick, Pulaski, Roanoke, Wythe; and 4) Bland, Tazewell, and Smyth Counties. Rehabilitation of fawns in these counties is not permitted, nor is the removal of fawns or other deer from this area. It's especially important to make every effort possible to leave healthy fawns where they are to have every chance possible to reunite with their mothers. If you find a truly orphaned or injured fawn in a DMA, call the DWR helpline at 1-855-571-9003."

https://wildlifecenter.org/news-events/news/2025/fawn-season-what-know-and-when-help

06/05/2026

✨Meet Hunter! 🐾 Our 2nd longest dog resident✨

Hunter is a neutered male, approximately 2 years old, who came to us after being abandoned outside a hotel on July 30, 2025. 🥺

As a Dog Day Out favorite, Hunter loves taking long walks on the Greenway, eating Pup Cups, and getting all the b***y scratches. 🦮🍦

At the end of the day, Hunter would be content with a nice bed (or lap!) to curl up in. We think he would make a great companion and addition to your home. 💤

Come by and meet Hunter or pick him up for a Dog Day Out. You may just fall in love with those big brown eyes. 😍