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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

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Gerbil

American Bulldog

Male, 1 yr
Williamsburg, VA
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Happy

Australian Shepherd/Labrador Retriever

Male, 10 mos
Williamsburg, VA
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Henry

Poodle (Standard)

Male, 4 yrs 7 mos
Williamsburg, VA
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Ruthie

Jack Russell Terrier

Female, 5 yrs
Williamsburg, VA
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Chino

Domestic Shorthair

Female, 4 yrs 6 mos
Williamsburg, VA
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Laguna

Husky

Female, 7 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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