Lynchburg Humane Society and Lynchburg Animal Control Partnership

The Lynchburg Humane Society, a nonprofit 501c3 organization, has partnered with the City of Lynchburg for several decades.  Animal Control is a part of the Lynchburg Police Department.  LHS has no authority over Animal Control, however, we have a wonderful relationship with them.  They help lost pets get to LHS safely, and then we care for them.  They will also bring us pets that are neglected, abandoned, are taken from their home due to cruelty, or are deemed to be a danger to the public.  

While we are not the same organization as Animal Control or the Lynchburg Police Department, we understand how important they are in our City and to the Lynchburg Humane Society.  There are often complaints that no one will pick up a lost pet during the evenings or weekends.  That is because Animal Control does not work in the evenings or weekends, and the Lynchburg Police Department is busy tending to the community’s safety concerns.  But many times, the Lynchburg Police Department does pick up pets during those off hours.  Especially if they are sick, injured or a public safety concern.

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We think it is important to educate the public about how the Lynchburg Humane Society, Animal Control and the Lynchburg Police Department work together, but are separate entities.  We are thankful for the positive partnership we have with Animal Control – our City is fortunate to have such wonderful officers that work in partnership with us.

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