What happens after an animal is picked up by an Animal Control Officer (ACO)?
- All animals picked up by an ACO are taken to the Louisa County Animal Shelter
- The animal is held for a holding period to try to locate the owner. If no owner is located during the holding period, all adoptable animals are then put up for adoption at the Animal Shelter or sent to rescue group to find them forever homes. For more information visit the Animal Shelter page.

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1. What do Animal Control Officers do?
2. What are the hours of service for Animal Control?
3. Are Animal Control and the Animal Shelter the same thing?
4. What kinds of things should I report and how do I make a report?
5. What happens after an animal is picked up by an Animal Control Officer (ACO)?
6. What do I need to know about rabies in Louisa County?
7. When should wildlife encounters be reported?
8. What sorts of wildlife or domestic animal incidents should not be reported to Animal Control?
9. How can I best prepare to care for my pets in the event of an emergency?