Washington County Animal Shelter

15050 Lee Highway Bristol, Virginia 24202

Dogs & Cats

Washington County Animal Shelter in Bristol, VA

Bristol Shelters

(276) 676-6210 Directions

Visiting

Hours of operation

Monday Closed
Tuesday 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM Today
Wednesday 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Thursday 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Friday 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Saturday 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Sunday Closed

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

About this shelter

Washington County Animal Shelter in Bristol, VA

The Washington County Animal Shelter, officially known as the Phillip B. McCall Animal Shelter, is located in Bristol, Virginia, about 110 miles east of Winston-Salem, NC. Operated by the Washington County Sheriff's Office, which took over shelter and animal control duties in 2004, the shelter offers intake and adoption services for dogs and cats, with intake limited to Washington County, VA residents. In July 2025 the shelter relocated from its former C.C. Porter Animal Shelter site to its current location at 15050 Lee Hwy, Bristol, VA. It is open Tuesday, Wednesday, and Friday from 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM, Thursday from 1:00 to 4:00 PM, and Saturday from 10:00 AM to 3:00 PM.

Before you go

Adopting from Washington County Animal Shelter

Adoption process

Adoption fees are cash only and include a $50.00 sterilization deposit unless the animal is already spayed or neutered; interested adopters should contact the shelter to find out which animals are currently available.

Service area: Washington County, Virginia
Animals served: Dogs & Cats

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