Lost Pets

If an Animal Control Officer finds your dog, and your dog is wearing a current license tag on its collar, Animal Control will contact you. If another citizen finds your dog with its license tag, they may call the phone number on the license tag and you will be put in touch with the person who found your dog.

If your dog is lost, Animal Control recommends that you visit the shelter to look for your dog at least every other day. Sheltering of strays for Fairfax County is provided by Fairfax County Animal Shelter. You may also contact Animal Control at (703) 691-2131 regarding your dog.