Adoption Requirements:
Animals that are impounded at the Bureau of Animal Control are held for a minimum of 5 days commencing on the first day after impoundment. Animals without a collar are held for 5 days, animals with a collar are held for 10 days. These animals are available for adoption if not first claimed by their rightful owner. Sterilization of a dog or cat adopted from the Virginia Beach Bureau of Animal Control is required under Virginia State Code 3.1-796.126:1