Bedford County Animal Shelter

1307 Falling Creek Road Bedford, Virginia 24523
Bedford County Animal Shelter in Bedford, VA
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Hours of operation

  1. Monday Closed
  2. Tuesday 1:00 PM - 6:00 PM
  3. Wednesday 1:00 PM - 6:00 PM
  4. Thursday 1:00 PM - 6:00 PM Today
  5. Friday 1:00 PM - 6:00 PM
  6. Saturday 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM
  7. Sunday Closed

Hours as reported by the shelter. Call ahead before visiting — holiday and intake hours can differ.

About this shelter

Bedford County Animal Shelter in Bedford, VA

Bedford County Animal Shelter serves Bedford, Virginia, roughly 90 miles south of Greensboro, North Carolina. The shelter is open Tuesday through Friday from 1:00 to 6:00 PM and Saturday from 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM. Shelters and rescues like this one are typically part of a broader regional network of organizations that work together on animal welfare and finding homes for animals in their care. The building itself is a straightforward facility marked with clear signage for Bedford County Animal Shelter, and it has cared for dogs such as a black and tan mixed-breed, and more.

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