Rabies vaccinations are required by law for all cats and dogs 4 months of age and older.
Licenses
Powhatan county dog licenses are required for all dogs 4 months of age and older. Any dog found not wearing its county license will be deemed unlicensed, and the owner can be charged.
Owner Duties
Duties of every owner of a companion animal include providing all of the following:
Adequate food and water
Clean shelter
Exercise
Grooming treatment and care
Space
Veterinary care
Control Laws
Running at-large is against the law. No dog may be off its owner's property without being under the immediate control if its owner.
Reporting Strays
You are required by law to report to Animal Control any stray companion animal that you have found.
