Halifax County Animal Shelter

1040 Farm Road South Boston, Virginia 24592

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Hours of operation

  1. Monday 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
  2. Tuesday 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
  3. Wednesday 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM Today
  4. Thursday 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
  5. Friday Closed
  6. Saturday 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
  7. Sunday Closed

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

About this shelter

Halifax County Animal Shelter in South Boston, VA

Halifax County Animal Shelter serves South Boston, Virginia, and the surrounding county, located about 50 miles south of Durham, North Carolina. The shelter is open Monday through Thursday from 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM and on Saturday from 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM. Animal shelters and rescues like this one are typically part of a broader community effort to look after the welfare of local animals, working alongside other organizations in the region. Anyone in the South Boston area looking to visit or get in touch can plan around these posted hours.

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