THE ANIMAL CONTROL AGENCY IN YOUR COMMUNITY WILL: Operate shelter and adoption programs, to protect and find homes for unwanted animals. License animals to help identify and aid in the return of lost pets. Enforce ordinances, such as leash laws, laws governing vaccinations and humane treatment. Cruelty Investigations.

If You Must Give Up Your Pet Pets belonging to citizens of Suffolk can be surrendered at Suffolk Animal Care Center. There is no minimum or maximum number of days your pet can stay at their shelter; however, living at a shelter long-term is not a humane way to treat any pet.

Office of Veterinary Services staff members oversee the agency's emergency management plans, policies, procedures and training; conduct inspections of all Virginia public and private animal shelters; and manage the state's Dangerous Dog Registry.

Associate or higher degree in law enforcement, public administration or related field. Prior law enforcement or military experience. Prior training in animal control or animal health. Current law enforcement officer certification in the Commonwealth of Virginia.