Morgan County West Virginia Animal Control

Morgan County West Virginia Animal Control This page provides information on lost and found dogs, ordinances, and laws relating to Morgan County, WV. With limited staffing, we do not allow "walk-ins".
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Our office hours are typically from 9am-5pm, Monday through Friday. If you are inquiring about adoption, reporting a lost or found dog, or for other general inquiries during the week, please call (304)-258-6363. For emergencies after hours and during the weekends, you will be directed to our dispatch center. An officer is available 24/7 for emergencies only.

๏ฟฝAdoptions: adoptions are made by app

ointment only. All adoptions must be pre-approved via an adoption application. If you are interested in submitting an application for a specific dog, please email [email protected]. If you are unable to fill out the adoption application via email, please call our office and we will schedule a time for you to fill out the application in person.

๏ฟฝOwner surrenders: when space permits we do accept owner surrenders. We are essentially a "no-kill" shelter, with less than a 3% euthanasia rate per year. A surrender fee of $75 is charged per owner surrender, especially in cases when the pet is unaltered and not vaccinated. Owner surrenders are by appointment only. Please contact our office if you wish to surrender your pet.

๏ฟฝCats: Unfortunately we do not generally pick up "stray" or feral cats. We make special accommodations for extremely ill or very injured stray cats when possible, and facilitate rescue pull or euthanasia if necessary. If you have a question about whether we can help with an ill or injured cat, contact our office. For healthy stray cats, or owner surrender cats, please contact a local cat rescue or the humane society.

Day 1 of posting Havana EVERY DAY until she finds her FOREVER HOME. ๐Ÿ“ฃ๐Ÿ“ฃHavana has been with us for months. This sweet gir...
09/06/2026

Day 1 of posting Havana EVERY DAY until she finds her FOREVER HOME. ๐Ÿ“ฃ๐Ÿ“ฃ

Havana has been with us for months.

This sweet girl has been passed up time and time again. She's sat by each time while our kennels got full, then empty again, then full again.

We don't get it.

(Well, we do, but we still don't "get" it.)

Havana is a black in color, bully breed, stuck in a rural shelter. Definitely not anyone's first pick, despite how sweet and beautiful we think this girl is.

๐Ÿ‘‰๐ŸปHavana is around 2-3 years old.
๐Ÿ‘‰๐ŸปShe has tested well with a variety of other dogs!
๐Ÿ‘‰๐ŸปShe has tested well with (respectful) children.
๐Ÿ‘‰๐ŸปShe has short bursts energy, but is generally pretty laid-back and obedient!

This black beauty deserves a home as wonderful as she is.

Could that be you?

If you're interested in learning more about Havana, please reach out!

๐Ÿ“ง [email protected]
๐Ÿ“ž 304-258-6363

Blake and Havana (both adoptable dogs) say Happy Friday! Its finally the weekend (and a three day weekend for most of yo...
09/04/2026

Blake and Havana (both adoptable dogs) say Happy Friday!

Its finally the weekend (and a three day weekend for most of you!) ๐Ÿ“ฃ๐Ÿฅณ

What better way to celebrate than meeting your new best friend?

If interested in adopting, please call our office at 304-258-6363!

Or email:

๐Ÿ“ง [email protected]
๐Ÿ“ง [email protected]

HUGE thanks to Bill for dropping off these shelves! We were in desperate need of shelving to help organize our supplies....
09/03/2026

HUGE thanks to Bill for dropping off these shelves!

We were in desperate need of shelving to help organize our supplies.

This is a huge help!

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Here's a few of our current adoptable dogs.  ๐Ÿ“ฃ PLEASE SHARE! ๐Ÿ“ฃ Let's get these guys homes! ๐Ÿ™Individual information on th...
09/03/2026

Here's a few of our current adoptable dogs.

๐Ÿ“ฃ PLEASE SHARE! ๐Ÿ“ฃ

Let's get these guys homes! ๐Ÿ™

Individual information on their pictures!

Email or call our office for further information or inquiries!

๐Ÿ“ง [email protected]
๐Ÿ“ง [email protected]
๐Ÿ“ž 304-258-6363

This poor fella was found staggering down the roadway in Paw Paw. He is very dehydrated, badly sunburnt, and was COVERED...
09/02/2026

This poor fella was found staggering down the roadway in Paw Paw.

He is very dehydrated, badly sunburnt, and was COVERED in thousands of fleas. We are not exaggerating.

Upon intake, almost every inch of fur/skin was coated in fleas, eggs, and larvae.

Despite his poor condition, he is a very sweet man.

If you recognize him, please call our office at 304-258-6363.

๐Ÿ“ฃ Where's the Chow Chow people? ๐Ÿ“ฃMeet Blake! Blake is an 8 month old Chow Chow! He's just a little guy ๐ŸฅนHe is very frien...
09/02/2026

๐Ÿ“ฃ Where's the Chow Chow people? ๐Ÿ“ฃ

Meet Blake!

Blake is an 8 month old Chow Chow! He's just a little guy ๐Ÿฅน

He is very friendly and has been an angel since he's been in our care. ๐Ÿ˜‡

Unfortunately this little fella has been bounced around a lot in his short life.

Originally he belonged in a home with an elderly woman in her 70s. She was moving to a different state to be with family. It broke her heart to find him another home.

He was taken in by a family that promised him a good home, but unfortunately he didn't find his forever with them.

Allegededly he was given away again, only to find himself dumped and left to fend for himself. He was on the run for a few days, crossing a river and railroad tracks, before he was finally secured.

He's at the shelter and finally safe.

Now he needs and deserves a forever home.

Chow Chows are sensitive dogs, who bond fiercely to their people! We can only imagine the confusion and heartbreak this PUPPY is feeling!

We know he looks like a giant teddy bear BUT is a Chow Chow good for you? ๐Ÿงธ๐Ÿงธ๐Ÿงธ

๐Ÿ‘‰๐Ÿป Blake came to us with a matted and impacted coat. We have been working on getting him groomed. Chow Chows have big, fluffy, coats that require regular grooming!
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๐Ÿ‘‰๐Ÿป Chow Chows are notoriously independent and stubborn! Originally bred to be an all purpose working dog, Blake isn't just a pretty face. ๐Ÿ’ช๐Ÿ’ช๐Ÿ’ช

๐Ÿ‘‰๐Ÿป On the opposite end, Chow Chows were once regarded by Chinese nobility as most cherished and beloved companions. These guys bond fiercely to their people! Their loyalty and dedication to their owners are unmatched! ๐ŸŽŽ๐Ÿ‘‘

There is a reason "Chow" people are so crazy about the breed!

Blake is generally a very happy-go-lucky little guy! He loves attention, but also enjoys independently exploring. He is a big bundle of floof and loves to play! He has been very patient with us while we battle his messy coat.
He has a professional grooming appointment next week!

Although he is a puppy, he is generally mild mannered and calm. He does have spurts of energy, but he calms down very quickly!

One of Blake's previous owners reached out, and stated Blake was NOT good with cats.

He needs a home without any small animals like cats or chickens. They said their small children were too much for Blake, and he would do best in a home with older kids.

Blake has tested well with other dogs!

If you're interested in this handsome dude, please reach out!

๐Ÿ“ง [email protected]
๐Ÿ“ž 304-258-6363

Lola and Petunia say "Happy Wednesday!"Someone come give one of these girls a home. โค๏ธโ˜บ๏ธ๐Ÿ“ง ibrown@morgancountywv.gov ๐Ÿ“ž 30...
09/02/2026

Lola and Petunia say "Happy Wednesday!"

Someone come give one of these girls a home.
โค๏ธโ˜บ๏ธ

๐Ÿ“ง [email protected]
๐Ÿ“ž 304-258-6363

Meet Brisket! We'll be honest with you. Brisket is kind of a mess. He might be tiny, but he has a BIG personality. Brisk...
09/01/2026

Meet Brisket!

We'll be honest with you.

Brisket is kind of a mess.

He might be tiny, but he has a BIG personality.

Brisket was originally found as a stray, but we were later informed he belonged to an elderly person on hospice.

Unfortunately it seems like Brisket had a pretty limited world view and was never well socialized. His life consisted of his owner, his home, and the occasional visit from friends or family.

The good news is: Brisket appears to be a younger dog and has lots of potential!

He is very anxious and unsure when meeting strangers. No doubt his anxiety is exacerbated by the high stress kennel environment.

BUT we're not going to pretend that getting him out of the kennels is some magical "fix all".

Brisket will still need a patient home, plenty of time to decompress, and work on socialization.

We have been working patiently with Brisket! Today he gave one of our ACOs some tail wags and kisses!

Brisket doesn't seem to mind cats, and has tested well with friendly and respectful dogs.

He will need a home with NO small children.

Brisket is around 13-15 pounds, and appears to be some sort of Chihuahua or Terrier mix. (We were told Chihuahua/Dachshund, but we're not sure how accurate that is.)

If you're a special adopter or rescue interested in helping Brisket, please reach out!

๐Ÿ“ง [email protected]
๐Ÿ“ž 304-258-6363

Sharing! Blake is going there next week for a groom! We appreciate all the help. โค๏ธ
09/01/2026

Sharing! Blake is going there next week for a groom!

We appreciate all the help. โค๏ธ

Meet sweet little Lola! Lola is the black and tan beauty that is searching for her forever home!Lola is a super sweet 14...
09/01/2026

Meet sweet little Lola!

Lola is the black and tan beauty that is searching for her forever home!

Lola is a super sweet 14-15 week old girl.
She is a mixed breed girl, and will be a large dog once fully grown. We were told she is a Pitbull/Husky mix.

Lola has an umbilical hernia that will be fixed during her spay in a couple months!

If you're interested in little Lola, please reach out!

๐Ÿ“ง [email protected]
๐Ÿ“ž 304-258-6363

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38 Dispatch Lane
Berkeley Springs, WV
25411

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