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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 Lumberjack's adoption status with email updates.
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Lumberjack

Mixed Breed (Medium)

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

Hound (Unknown Type)

Female, 6 yrs
Williamsburg, VA
We'll also keep you updated on Patches's adoption status with email updates.
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Patches

Domestic Shorthair

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

Labrador Retriever

Male, 8 yrs 1 mo
Williamsburg, VA
We'll also keep you updated on Kizzie's adoption status with email updates.
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Kizzie

Domestic Shorthair

Female, 6 yrs 3 mos
Williamsburg, VA
We'll also keep you updated on Stormy's adoption status with email updates.
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Stormy

Domestic Shorthair

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

Domestic Shorthair

Female, 6 yrs
Williamsburg, VA
We'll also keep you updated on Mai Tai's adoption status with email updates.
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Mai Tai

Domestic Shorthair

Male, 2 yrs
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 2310-0176 Mid (Off Site Foster)'s adoption status with email updates.
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2310-0176 Mid (Off Site Foster)

Pit Bull Terrier

Male, Adult
Virginia Beach, VA
We'll also keep you updated on GINGERSNAP GIRL's adoption status with email updates.
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GINGERSNAP GIRL

Domestic Shorthair

Female, Adult
Norfolk, VA
We'll also keep you updated on ACORN SQUASH's adoption status with email updates.
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ACORN SQUASH

American Bulldog

Male, 2 yrs
Norfolk, VA
We'll also keep you updated on Coco's adoption status with email updates.
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Coco

American Staffordshire Terrier

Female, 4 yrs 11 mos
Richmond, VA
We'll also keep you updated on Lucas's adoption status with email updates.
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Lucas

Pit Bull Terrier

Male, 5 yrs 9 mos
Zuni, VA
We'll also keep you updated on KITTEN RUDIE's adoption status with email updates.
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KITTEN RUDIE

Domestic Shorthair

Male, Kitten
Norfolk, VA

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