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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: Labrador mix?
Sex: Male
Age: 6 months approx
Size: Medium (44 lbs)
Color: Black and white
Coat: Smooth
Meet the lively sweet boy we are calling Choco. He was found in the area of Holly St in Marion. Do you recognize him? If not reclaimed, he will be available for adoption or rescue on 4/22/26.Stray awaiting owner reclaim
This dog is being held so that the owner has time to claim it.
If this is your dog or you know who owns him or where he lives, please contact Smyth County Animal Shelter on 276-646-2222 option1. If this is your dog, proof of ownership is required at time of release.Click here for information about the Labrador breed
If you are interested in Choco 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: Apr 22nd, 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)
Click here to check this dog is still available (Facebook)
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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
Virginia law says that we have to keep a dog for 5 days so that the owner can claim it before we can put the dog up for adoption. If you are interested in a particular dog before its available date please contact us. We would like a dog to go to a new home or rescue as soon as possible after its "available" date.
- 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