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Salem Animal Shelter

Salem, Virginia

Visit Salem Animal Shelter >> https://www.salemva.gov/Departments/Animal-Shelter ()

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nØkill Rating Based on 11 Reviews

1.7 (11 reviews)Adoptable Pets in Virginia

last checked 10/29/26

The Salem Animal Shelter has been caring for and finding homes for the City of Salem’s homeless dogs and cats for over 30 years.

In August of 2001 we also became the contract housing facility for Craig County’s homeless animals. We work hard to put good animals in good homes as well as protecting every member of our community. Thanks to a wonderful staff, a strong positive relationship with Animal Control, support from our city administration and community we are able to do the following and more:

Help reduce overpopulation of homeless animals through spay/neuter programs Rescue abused and neglected animals and teach responsible pet care Educate youth and adults in the value of all life and how to be kind and responsible with animals both offsite in classrooms and tours of the shelter Place good animals in new loving homes Help injured, sick, and orphaned wildlife

1301 Indiana Street, Salem, VA 24153

[email protected] PHONE: (540) 375-3038

Review Summary*

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  • Feral Cat TNR Program1Reviews★★★★★
  • High-Volume, Low-Cost Spay/Neuter1Reviews★★★★★
  • Rescue Groups1Reviews★★★★★
  • Foster Care1Reviews★★★★★
  • Comprehensive Adoption Programs1Reviews★★★★★
  • Pet Retention1Reviews★★★★★
  • Medical and Behavior Programs1Reviews★★★★★
  • Public Relations/Community Involvement1Reviews★★★★★
  • Volunteers1Reviews★★★★★
  • Proactive Redemptions1Reviews★★★★★
  • A Compassionate Director1Reviews★★★★★
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Reviews

Feral Cat TNR Program ★★★★★ 2 average

  • ★★★★★posted by Jeremiah Mathena, on 2023-07-15 18:59:32

High-Volume, Low-Cost Spay/Neuter ★★★★★ 3 average

  • ★★★★★posted by Jeremiah Mathena, on 2023-07-15 18:59:36

Rescue Groups ★★★★★ 2 average

  • ★★★★★posted by Jeremiah Mathena, on 2023-07-15 18:59:40

Foster Care ★★★★★ 2 average

  • ★★★★★posted by Jeremiah Mathena, on 2023-07-15 18:59:45

Comprehensive Adoption Programs ★★★★★ 1 average

  • ★★★★★posted by Jeremiah Mathena, on 2023-07-15 19:00:33

Pet Retention ★★★★★ 3 average

  • ★★★★★posted by Jeremiah Mathena, on 2023-07-15 19:00:39

Medical and Behavior Programs ★★★★★ 2 average

  • ★★★★★posted by Jeremiah Mathena, on 2023-07-15 19:00:42

Public Relations/Community Involvement ★★★★★ 1 average

  • ★★★★★posted by Jeremiah Mathena, on 2023-07-15 19:00:45

Volunteers ★★★★★ 1 average

  • ★★★★★posted by Jeremiah Mathena, on 2023-07-15 19:00:47

Proactive Redemptions ★★★★★ 1 average

  • ★★★★★posted by Jeremiah Mathena, on 2023-07-15 19:01:00

A Compassionate Director ★★★★★ 1 average

  • ★★★★★posted by Jeremiah Mathena, on 2023-07-15 19:01:13

Comments

  • Went in on 15 July 2023. They had a beautiful puppy boxer that was there. The lady tried to say that it’s a boxer, but both parents are pits which don’t make sense how it could be a boxer. Wife fell in love with the dog Went home and got our dog so we could do a meet and greet to make sure they got a long come back and then magically the dog was no longer up for adoption. I found that to be you know very strange. They have almost up to capacity and then when you want a dog Daytona round and now tell you yeah it’s good to go and then turn around and tell you when you come back for it. Oh, it’s no longer available .

    posted by Jeremiah Mathena, on 2023-07-15 18:51:40 · reply

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