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Heritage Humane Society

Animal rescue in Williamsburg, VA

Heritage Humane Society is a local, independent, open-admission shelter that receives more than 93% of its funding through private donations, and receives no funding from the Humane Society of the United States or the ASPCA. By keeping donations local, you help homeless pets in our community find their way safely to new homes.

The Heritage Humane Society depends on the support of community members like you. You are an integral part of the life-saving mission.

Contact Kimberly Laska
Email adopt@heritagehumanesociety.org
Phone (757) 221-0150
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Address
430 Waller Mill Road
Williamsburg, VA 23185
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430 Waller Mill Road

Williamsburg, VA 23185

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Adoptable pets at Heritage Humane Society

We'll also keep you updated on Dante's adoption status with email updates.
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Dante

Mixed Breed (Medium)

Male, Adult
Williamsburg, VA
We'll also keep you updated on Hannon's adoption status with email updates.
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Hannon

Mixed Breed (Medium)

Female, 1 yr 4 mos
Williamsburg, VA
We'll also keep you updated on Lark's adoption status with email updates.
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Lark

American Pit Bull Terrier

Female, 3 yrs 4 mos
Williamsburg, VA
We'll also keep you updated on Kismet's adoption status with email updates.
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Kismet

Mixed Breed (Medium)

Female, 2 yrs 3 mos
Williamsburg, VA
We'll also keep you updated on Beatrice's adoption status with email updates.
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Beatrice

American Pit Bull Terrier

Female, 10 mos
Williamsburg, VA
We'll also keep you updated on It's Fall Y'all's adoption status with email updates.
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It's Fall Y'all

Domestic Longhair

Female, 1 yr 2 mos
Williamsburg, VA
We'll also keep you updated on Dino's adoption status with email updates.
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Dino

Black and Tan Coonhound

Male, 1 yr 2 mos
Williamsburg, VA
We'll also keep you updated on Kudos's adoption status with email updates.
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Kudos

Mixed Breed (Medium)

Male, 10 mos
Williamsburg, VA
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Rescue FAQs

James City County, City of Williamsburg, District 1 of York County

  • 1. Visit the Facility and Find a Pet
  • 2. Submit Application
  • 3. Interview
  • 4. Approve Application
  • 5. Sign Adoption Contract
  • 6. Pay Fee
  • 7. Take the Pet Home

Additional adoption info

Adoption fees range from $56-$86. This includes vaccines, flea/tick protection, health exam at local veterinary clinic, collar,leash, 50% discount on spay/neuter. Altering is done at the time of adoption, prior to the pet going home.
There is an application for adoption, a 24 hour hold and an adoption contract.

Adoption application

https://heritagehumane.org/

https://heritagehumane.org/one-time-gift/

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We'll also keep you updated on Lucian's adoption status with email updates.
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Lucian

Mixed Breed (Large)

Male, 3 yrs
Windsor, VA
We'll also keep you updated on (Johnny) Cash for Christmas's adoption status with email updates.
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(Johnny) Cash for Christmas

Yorkie, Yorkshire Terrier/Terrier (Unknown Type, Medium)

Male, Young
Norfolk, VA
We'll also keep you updated on Bidi Bop's adoption status with email updates.
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Bidi Bop

Domestic Shorthair

Female, Young
Portsmouth, VA
We'll also keep you updated on Tux's adoption status with email updates.
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Tux

Boston Terrier/Terrier (Unknown Type, Medium)

Male, Young
Hampton, VA
We'll also keep you updated on Mayflower's adoption status with email updates.
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Mayflower

Hound (Unknown Type)/Mixed Breed (Medium)

Female, 5 mos
Hampton, VA
We'll also keep you updated on HONEY BUN's adoption status with email updates.
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HONEY BUN

American Pit Bull Terrier

Female, 2 yrs
Norfolk, VA

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