Star City Greyhound Adoptions in Roanoke, Virginia
About Star City Greyhound Adoptions
Star City Greyhound Adoptions is an animal shelter in Roanoke, Roanoke County, Virginia. Its name and records point to a focus on dogs. It is registered with the IRS as a tax-exempt organization, recognized in 2003. The nearest other listed shelter or rescue is Vinton Animal Control Department, about 2.8 mi away.
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37.23915, -79.90841
What Star City Greyhound Adoptions does
- Pet adoption Yes
- Accepts owner surrenders Not available
- Lost and found pets Not available
- Foster program Not available
- Volunteer program Not available
- Spay and neuter clinic Not available
- Vaccination clinic Not available
- Microchipping Not available
- No-kill (stated) Not available
- Wheelchair accessible Not available
- Dogs Yes
- Cats Not available
- Rabbits and small animals Not available
- Birds Not available
- Reptiles Not available
- Horses Not available
- Farm animals Not available
- Wildlife Not available
Nearby shelters and rescues
- Vinton Animal Control Department311 S Pollard St, Vinton, VAAnimal control2.8 mi
- Roanoke Valley SPCA1340 Baldwin Ave NE, Roanoke, VASPCA3.0 mi
- Regional Center For Animal Care & Protection1510 Baldwin Ave NE, Roanoke, VAAnimal shelter3.0 mi
- Southwest Virginia Wildlife Center of Roanoke5985 Coleman Rd, Roanoke, VAWildlife rehabilitation6.6 mi
- Mountain View Humane Society5363 Peters Creek Rd NW, Roanoke, VAHumane society7.5 mi
- Animal Care Center Of Salem1035 Electric Rd, Salem, VAAnimal shelter7.5 mi
- Salem Animal Shelter1301 Indiana St, Salem, VAAnimal shelter8.0 mi
- Roanoke Valley Horse Rescue1725 Edwardsville Rd, Hardy, VAAnimal rescue9.5 mi
- Franklin County Humane Society18401 Virgil H Goode Hwy, Rocky Mount, VAHumane society13 mi
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Where is Star City Greyhound Adoptions located?
Star City Greyhound Adoptions is at 2907 Mt Pleasant Blvd, Roanoke, VA 24014 in Roanoke County.
What are the hours of Star City Greyhound Adoptions?
No opening hours are on record. Call at (540) 309-8067 or check its website before visiting; many shelters keep separate hours for adoptions, intake and lost-pet searches.
How do I adopt from Star City Greyhound Adoptions?
Start on starcitygreyhounds.org, where most shelters and rescues list their adoptable animals and application form. Expect an application, a meeting with the animal and an adoption fee, which usually covers spay or neuter surgery, first vaccinations and a microchip.
Can I surrender a pet to Star City Greyhound Adoptions?
Call the shelter before you bring an animal in. Many shelters and most rescues take owner surrenders by appointment only, some charge a surrender fee, and some keep a waiting list. Ask whether they offer a rehoming program or pet food and vet assistance first; many surrenders can be avoided with short-term help. The municipal animal control shelter is usually required to accept animals from residents of its city or county.
Are donations to Star City Greyhound Adoptions tax-deductible?
Star City Greyhound Adoptions matches an IRS record for a tax-exempt animal welfare organization (EIN 16-1663312). Donations to 501(c)(3) charities are usually tax-deductible; ask the organization for a receipt. Many shelters also post a wish list of supplies they need.
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- Pet Adoption Fees ExplainedTypical adoption fees for dogs, cats and other pets, what the fee usually covers, and why prices differ between shelters and rescues.
- How to Adopt a DogWhere to look, how the application, meet-and-greet and home check work, what it costs, and how to pick a dog that fits your life.
- Pet Adoption ChecklistWhat to prepare before you apply, what to bring on adoption day, the supplies to buy and how to pet-proof your home.
- Adopting a Senior PetThe benefits of adopting an older dog or cat, realistic health costs, questions to ask and how to help a senior pet settle in.