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The Smyth County Public Animal Shelter located at 287 Fox Valley Rd at the Seven Mile Ford exit is now being operated by Smyth Animal Rescue. Our staff along with the shelter attendants will continue working hand-in-hand with the Animal Control Officers but you will begin seeing a few changes. Our priorities are to serve lost animals, especially those that are sick or injured; provide assistance when owners need to rehome their pets; provide education and resources to keep animals with their owners; and allocate space for animals awaiting court dates. Continue to follow Smyth Animal Rescue and Smyth Shelter Friends Facebook pages for more details about exciting changes.
Please email infosmythshelter @gmail.com if you would like to receive future updates via email. Phone number is still 276-646-2222. Option 1 is for the Animal Shelter. Option 2 is for Animal Control.
Thanks in advance for your patience as we work through this transition.
And many thanks to everyone who works hard to advocate for the animals
Breed: Domestic Short Hair
Sex: Male
Neutered: Yes
Age: 8 years approx
Color: Black and white
Coat: Short
Vaccinated: Yes
House Trained: Litter box trained
Notes: Gobstopper, Domestic Short Hair, Senior (8+ years), Male Medium (7-11 lbs), Neutered, Vaccinated.
If you are interested in Gobstopper please fill in the Adoption Application Form (opens a new page). After you have submitted your application, phone 276-646-2222 option1 for an appointment to meet him at Smyth County Animal Shelter Tuesday - Saturday 1pm-5:30pm. Phone or e-mail to make an appointment. Closed Sunday and Monday. .
Available for adoption on this date: May 24th, 2026
Cats are claimed, adopted and rescued everyday so please contact us to check that this cat is available.
Click here to check this cat is still available (Petfinder)
Click here to check this cat is still available (Shelterluv)
Adoption fee for a senior cat (8 years and over) is $50. Fee includes vaccinations, spay/neuter and microchip. We prefer payments by debit or credit card but can take cash.
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Cat Adoption Fee is subsidized and now includes:
- Vaccinations for Rabies, and FVRCP to protect against the most common and often deadly diseases
- Spay/Neuter Surgery prevents overpopulation
- Microchip allows a Vet or Animal Control to notify you if the cat is found
- Optional Combo test for FIV/FeLV: $12 additional fee
- We encourage adoption of kittens in pairs so we offer pairs at a reduced fee
- Shelter accepts cash (exact amount) and checks from County residents - cash only from out of County residents.
- Residents of Smyth County and adjacent counties may adopt pets from Smyth County Animal Shelter with proper identification required.
- To adopt you must be 18 years of age or older.
- You must provide a picture ID with a current address at the time of the adoption.
- Each pet is required to be vaccinated for rabies within seven days of adoption, if it is four months of age or older. Rabies vaccination is required for each pet, upon turning four months of age.
- Every new owner of a pet adopted from Smyth County Animal Control Shelter shall have the pet sterilized within thirty days of the pet turning six months of age, or within thirty days if the pet is over six months of age.
- Out of state adoptions must be spayed or neutered before leaving Virginia.
- Return of the proper paperwork (sterilization and rabies certificates) is required within seven days of sterilization.
- State law requires that all dogs and cats be vaccinated for rabies.
- Make sure that you are able to take your cat home on the day you adopt it. We will not keep a cat for you after its ’available’ day.