Animal Services & Control
Currituck County Animal Services Valentine’s Day Open House

Currituck County Animal Services invites the community to join us for a Valentine’s Day Open House on Saturday, February 14, 2026, from 12:00 to 2:00 p.m. at the Animal Shelter, located at 140 Aviation Parkway, Currituck, NC 27909.
Stop by and enjoy a fun-filled afternoon that includes:
- Entry to win a raffle basket
- Fun activities for kids
- Time to cuddle and visit with our shelter pets
Come meet our adoptable animals, spend time with the shelter team, and share the love this Valentine’s Day. We look forward to seeing you there! 🐾❤️
The Department of Animal Services and Control is responsible for operating the animal shelter and providing animal control services for the citizens of Currituck County. They handle all aspects of domesticated animal safety and welfare concerns. The staff is responsible for protecting the rights of animals in the community to ensure proper care and accommodations are provided.
Animal Shelter
Our modern shelter is attended by a dedicated staff that handles; adoption of pets, processes the release of picked up animals, educates the public on animal care and provides a clean and healthy environment for our shelter’s pets.
Volunteers from the community are always welcome to perform various tasks, including:
- Walking dogs
- Cleaning
- Feeding
- And spending time
with the dogs and cats to help the animals’ socialization skills.
Animal Control

Officers are committed to enforcing the animal ordinances as mandated by the Currituck County Ordinances and the North Carolina General Statutes.
Officers respond to emergency and routine calls for assistance concerning the animals in the county. Staff also investigates reports of animal bites and quarantine the animal if necessary. They investigate cruelty and neglect reports as well as enforce the county wide leash law.
