Jefferson County Animal Control

Jefferson County Animal Control Jefferson County Animal Control provides animal shelter and animal control service to the residents We do not provide service for cats or wildlife.

Jefferson County Animal Control proudly serves Charles Town, Ranson, Shepherdstown, Harpers Ferry and all of the unincorporated areas of Jefferson County. Our primary job duty is enforcing the leash law on dogs, animal bites, aggressive dogs and we work as a partner with the Jefferson County Sheriff's Department on cruelty to animals. We are an open admission animal shelter for unwanted dogs from

Jefferson County. We work tirelessly to find homes or rescues for the unwanted dogs at our shelter. Jefferson County Animal Control is dedicated to ensure the humane treatment of animals and to serve the community with compassion, integrity and professionalism. Staff are committed to fostering the human-animal connection through an innovative and creative approach to animal sheltering and law enforcement.

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We are sending out a HUGE thank you to BSA Troop 42 out of Charles Town, WV and the Joshua Molnar Eagle Scout project.Ov...
06/22/2026

We are sending out a HUGE thank you to BSA Troop 42 out of Charles Town, WV and the Joshua Molnar Eagle Scout project.

Over the weekend, we had an amazing group of people make some improvements to our fenced play area for our dogs. They stained the fence, made us a new bench, toy box, planted some bushes and mulched.

It's beautiful and our animals and staff will enjoy your efforts for years!!

**UPDATE** This rooster has been reclaimed. This rooster was found running loose near the 600 block of Wild Rose Lane in...
06/21/2026

**UPDATE** This rooster has been reclaimed.

This rooster was found running loose near the 600 block of Wild Rose Lane in Harpers Ferry, WV. This location is inside the subdivision called Shannondale. If anyone has any information on the owner, please call our office at 304-728-3289 or Jefferson County Communications at 304-725-8484.

**UPDATE** This dog has been reclaimed. This dog was found running loose near the 600 block of Thoroughbred Drive in Cha...
06/18/2026

**UPDATE** This dog has been reclaimed.

This dog was found running loose near the 600 block of Thoroughbred Drive in Charles Town, WV. This location is just off Summit Point Road and inside the subdivision called Spring Valley. If anyone has any information on the owner, please call our office at 304-728-3289 or Jefferson County Communications at 304-725-8484.

This dog was found running loose near the 1000 block of Keys Ferry Road in Charles Town, WV.  If anyone has any informat...
06/10/2026

This dog was found running loose near the 1000 block of Keys Ferry Road in Charles Town, WV. If anyone has any information on the owner, please call our office at 304-728-3289 or Jefferson County Communications at 304-725-8484.

**UPDATE** Our IT department assured us this issue has been fixed as of this afternoon.  However, if you continue to hav...
06/10/2026

**UPDATE** Our IT department assured us this issue has been fixed as of this afternoon. However, if you continue to have problems with our phones or voicemail, please call 304-725-8484 and let our staff know when you speak with us.

The County has been upgrading the phone system and our ability to retrieve voicemail messages left on our office phone has been inconsistent and/or absent for the last week. They are working to resolve this matter. If you need to reach us, please call Jefferson County Communications at 304-725-8484 instead of leaving a message on our office phone.

**UPDATE** This dog has been reclaimed A citizen found this dog running loose in the 300 block of Sawgrass Drive, in Cha...
06/10/2026

**UPDATE** This dog has been reclaimed

A citizen found this dog running loose in the 300 block of Sawgrass Drive, in Charles Town, WV. This location is inside the subdivision called Locust Hills. If anyone has any information on the owner, please call our office at 304-728-3289 or Jefferson County Communications at 304-725-8484.

**UPDATE** This dog has been reclaimed. A citizen found this dog running loose on South Mildred street in Ranson, WV. Th...
06/07/2026

**UPDATE** This dog has been reclaimed.

A citizen found this dog running loose on South Mildred street in Ranson, WV. This location is near the intersection of South Mildred street and West 2nd Avenue in Ranson, WV. If anyone has any information on the owner of this dog please call our office at 304-728-3289 or Jefferson County Communications at 304-725-8484.

**UPDATE** This dog has been adopted. A citizen found this dog running loose on Hunt Drive in Kearneysville, WV. This lo...
06/04/2026

**UPDATE** This dog has been adopted.

A citizen found this dog running loose on Hunt Drive in Kearneysville, WV. This location is inside the subdivision called Fox Glen. If you know the owner of this dog please call our office at 304-728-3289 or Jefferson County Communications at 304-725-8484.

**UPDATE** This dog has been sent to rescue This dog was brought in by a citizen who found it running loose in the 1000 ...
05/31/2026

**UPDATE** This dog has been sent to rescue

This dog was brought in by a citizen who found it running loose in the 1000 block of Keys Ferry Road, located Charles Town, WV. If you are the owner of this dog or know who is please call our office at 304-728-3289 or Jefferson County Communications at 304-725-8484.

**UPDATE** This dog has been reclaimed. A citizen found this dog running loose on East View Court located in Charles Tow...
05/28/2026

**UPDATE** This dog has been reclaimed.

A citizen found this dog running loose on East View Court located in Charles Town, WV. This location is just off Tuscawilla Drive in the subdivision called Tuscawilla Hills. If anyone has any information on the owner, please call our office at 304-728-3289 or Jefferson County Communications at 304-725-8484.

Address

161 Poor Farm Road
Kearneysville, WV
25430

Opening Hours

Monday 8am - 5pm
Tuesday 8am - 5pm
Wednesday 8am - 5pm
Thursday 8am - 5pm
Friday 8am - 5pm

Telephone

+13047283289

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