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Losing a pet is a frightening experience, but help is here!
There are many steps you can take to find your pet. Browse the topics
to the right for information.
Chesapeake
Animal Services houses stray animals found in Chesapeake. Owners
of pets that bear identification or a microchip will be contacted immediately
upon pickup. All uninjured strays will be held for 5 days if there is
no identification or 10 days (as required by law) if there is a microchip
or a collar. After that time, the animal will be put up for adoption
or will be humanely euthanized. Severely injured animals will be taken
immediately to a veterinarian and if the veterinarian deems the animal's
injuries to be life threatening or to be causing severe suffering, the
animal will be humanely euthanized.
Since verbal descriptions of the same pet can vary, Cheseapeake
Animal Services requires that you come directly to the shelter to
find your lost pet. To retrieve your pet, you must provide:
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A city license
2. A rabies number
3. Pictured ID
4. Impoundment fee of $15-25 per day
In extenuating circumstances, Chesapeake
Animal Services may accept vet records instead of a city license
or a rabies number. Special circumstances will be handled on a case
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