Wytheville Animal Control Officer Isaac Diamond and Wytheville Police Department Lt. Kenny Akers recently earned certification as animal control officers.
The two spent the past three weeks at the Law Enforcement Training Academy in Virginia Beach. The training is provided by the Virginia Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services and the state Department of Criminal Justice Services.
The mission of the Wytheville Police Department Animal Control Unit is to balance the health, safety and welfare needs of the people and animals in our community. Through our mission we will educate the public about responsible companion animal ownership, aggressively investigate animal cruelty cases, provide compassion and humane care for unwanted, stray, abused, and abandoned animals in our town, give adoptable animals a second chance at a forever home.
If you have questions or concerns about state laws or town ordinances, you can contact Animal Control Officer Isaac Diamond directly:
Monday through Friday (276) 223-3397, during work hours if Officer Diamond is tied up on a service call leave a voice message with your name, phone number, and the issue you need assistance with. Or email: [email protected]
For an animal emergency, animal in distress, or barking dog day or night call 911 24/7.
For an ongoing issue after hours call (276)223-3397 and Officer Diamond will call you back the next business day.
