Description

Ensures that citizens are safe from animals, domestic and wild, and that animals are safe and properly cared for.Responsible for animal control within the city limits of Covington. Handles all calls for service concerning dogs at large, wild animals and other similar complainants. Animals captured by the Animal Control Officer are taken to the Alleghany Humane Society. Dogs are held at the shelter for 10 days then placed up for adoption to the public. Cats are picked up by the Animal Control Officer, and may be taken to the shelter. Cat can be taken to the shelter by individual citizens for a nominal fee. The shelter can be reached at 540-862-2436.

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