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Shelter director: Chesterfield Animal Services recorded 1,071 intakes in first half of year
Summary
Shelter director Carrie Rivers reported 1,071 intakes (805 dogs, 266 cats) Jan–June, restart of spay/neuter program and transfers to rescue partners; council praised staff and volunteers.
Carrie Rivers, director of Chesterfield County Animal Services, delivered a midyear update showing steady intake and an emphasis on prevention through spay/neuter services.
"Our current intake numbers is 1,071 animals. That is 805 dogs and 266 cats," Rivers said, and she reported transfers of 633 dogs and 101 cats to rescue partners and the restart of a spay/neuter program that has altered 125 public dogs and 736 public cats to date.
Rivers framed prevention and partnerships with law enforcement and rescue organizations as central to reducing shelter population over time. Council members praised the department’s work, noting low complaint rates and strong volunteer engagement.
The council did not approve new funding at this meeting but publicly thanked staff and volunteers and encouraged continued community support and potential grant-seeking now that River of Life and other nonprofits are operating in partnership.
