08/05/2026
🚨LOST DOG🚨
Found mid July on the Maryland/ Virginia line.
This dog is at Eastern Shore Regional Animal Control, not at our facility.
If this is your dog or you recognize him please contact them directly.
🚨 FOUND DOG — DO YOU RECOGNIZE HIM?
This intact male dog was found near the Virginia/Maryland state line sometime in July, according to the individuals who picked him up. They kept him without reporting the find and now no longer wish to hold him.
This is a reminder that it is illegal to keep a found animal without reporting it. A found animal is not legally yours, and holding onto one without following the proper steps can prevent reunification, delay investigations, and put the animal at risk.
📌 Your legal obligations when you find an animal
Under Virginia law, you must:
- Report the found animal to the local animal shelter within 48 hours
- Report the found animal to the Sheriff’s Department in Northampton or Accomack County within 48 hours
These reports create the official FOUND record that allows Animal Control to search for the owner, document the circumstances, and ensure the animal is handled safely and legally.
📌 Why this matters
When found animals are kept quietly, moved around, or given away:
- Families searching for their pets cannot be reunited
- Animals needing medical care or legal documentation fall through the cracks
- Animal Control cannot track or respond appropriately
- The finder may unknowingly violate state law
If you recognize this dog or have information about his possible owner, please contact the shelter immediately or call/text 757-709-8103
