City of Salem Animal Shelter

City of Salem Animal Shelter Want to donate? Click our PayPal Link! We believe every pet, whether young or old, social or shy deserves a good life.

Our pets receive the highest level of care, compassion and respect. We are committed to ensuring every cat, dog, or other small companion animal is matched with a loving family who will provide them with care their natural lives. Our facility promotes responsible pet ownership, including spaying/neutering, appropriate amounts of food and water, appropriate housing, and lots of love and regular health care.

Please be aware that the City of Salem Animal Shelter will be CLOSED tomorrow, June 19th, in observance of Juneteenth. W...
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.

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

✨Happy Tails🫶🏻✨ Last week Nova and Celeste found their forever homes! 🩷🎉
06/15/2026

✨Happy Tails🫶🏻✨

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

✨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...
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
Craig County friends! These two were found as strays in Craig County (not together). Please call the shelter at 540-375-...
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!

"Due to the spread of Chronic Wasting Disease (CWD) in Virginia, there are increasing geographical limitations on fawn r...
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

✨Meet Hunter! 🐾 Our 2nd longest dog resident✨Hunter is a neutered male, approximately 2 years old, who came to us after ...
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. 😍

Address

1301 Indiana Street
Salem, VA
24153

Opening Hours

Monday 10am - 4:30pm
Tuesday 10am - 4:30pm
Wednesday 10am - 4:30pm
Thursday 10am - 4:30pm
Friday 10am - 4:30pm
Saturday 10am - 3:30pm

Telephone

+15403753038

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