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Do not forget to bring your pets inside when it is too cold outside. IF IT IS TOO COLD FOR YOU, IT IS TOO COLD FOR THEM! The law says: During cold weather, a dog shelter must have a windbreak at its entrance and have bedding material that is sufficient to protect the animal from cold and promote the retention of body heat.
The Smyth County Public Animal Shelter located at 287 Fox Valley Rd at the Seven Mile Ford exit is now being operated by Smyth Animal Rescue. Our staff along with the shelter attendants will continue working hand-in-hand with the Animal Control Officers but you will begin seeing a few changes. Our priorities are to serve lost animals, especially those that are sick or injured; provide assistance when owners need to rehome their pets; provide education and resources to keep animals with their owners; and allocate space for animals awaiting court dates. Continue to follow Smyth Animal Rescue and Smyth Shelter Friends Facebook pages for more details about exciting changes.
Please email infosmythshelter @gmail.com if you would like to receive future updates via email. Phone number is still 276-646-2222. Option 1 is for the Animal Shelter. Option 2 is for Animal Control.
Thanks in advance for your patience as we work through this transition.
And many thanks to everyone who works hard to advocate for the animals
Breed: Pit Bull Terrier mix?
Sex: Male
Age: 18 months approx
Size: Large (56 lbs)
Color: Brown with white chest
Coat: Smooth
Vaccinated: Yes
Damu, male, Terrier/Pit mix, 1 year 6 months.This dog has been available for 29 days
If you are interested in Damu please fill in the Adoption Application Form (opens a new page). After you have submitted your application, phone 276-646-2222 option1 for an appointment to meet him at Smyth County Animal Shelter Tuesday - Saturday 1pm-5:30pm. Phone or e-mail to make an appointment. Closed Sunday and Monday. .
Cost of adopting a dog is $95. Fee includes vaccinations, spay/neuter and microchip. We prefer payments by debit or credit card but can take cash.
Available for adoption on this date: Jan 2nd, 2026
Dogs are claimed, adopted and rescued everyday so please contact us to check that this dog is available.
Click here to check this dog is still available (Petfinder)
Click here to check this dog is still available (Shelterluv)
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Dog Adoption Fee is subsidized and now includes:
- Vaccinations for Rabies, DHPP, and Bordetella to protect against the most common and often deadly diseases
- Spay/Neuter Surgery prevents overpopulation
- Microchip allows a Vet or Animal Control to notify you if the dog is found
- Optional 4DX Testing for common tick bourne diseases and heartworm: $30 additional fee
- All our animals for adoption are spayed/neutered before leaving the shelter so can be adopted anywhere nationwide.
- To adopt a dog you must be 18 years of age or older.
- You must provide a picture ID with a current address at the time of the adoption.
- State law requires that all dogs and cats have a current vaccination for rabies if it is four months of age or older. .
- Out of state adoptions must be spayed or neutered before leaving Virginia.
For more information see our Adoption Information page