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

American Pit Bull Terrier

Female, 3 yrs 1 mo
Williamsburg, VA
We'll also keep you updated on Saber's adoption status with email updates.
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Saber

German Shepherd Dog

Male, 9 yrs
Williamsburg, VA
We'll also keep you updated on Prancer's adoption status with email updates.
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Prancer

Domestic Longhair

Male, 4 mos
Williamsburg, VA
We'll also keep you updated on OshKosh's adoption status with email updates.
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OshKosh

Domestic Shorthair

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

German Shepherd Dog

Male, 9 yrs
Williamsburg, VA
We'll also keep you updated on Baby Boomer's adoption status with email updates.
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Baby Boomer

Domestic Shorthair

Female, 1 yr
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 Cider's adoption status with email updates.
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Cider

Domestic Shorthair

Female, Kitten
Virginia Beach, VA
We'll also keep you updated on KITTEN SWEET SUMMER's adoption status with email updates.
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KITTEN SWEET SUMMER

Domestic Mediumhair

Female, Kitten
richmond, VA
We'll also keep you updated on Sailor's adoption status with email updates.
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Sailor

Domestic Shorthair

Male, 4 yrs 3 mos
Gloucester, VA
We'll also keep you updated on Yams's adoption status with email updates.
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Yams

Domestic Shorthair

Female, 2 mos
Norfolk, VA
We'll also keep you updated on Stormy's adoption status with email updates.
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Stormy

American Pit Bull Terrier

Female, 2 yrs
Chesapeake, VA
We'll also keep you updated on 2402-0162 Mason (Off Site Foster)'s adoption status with email updates.
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2402-0162 Mason (Off Site Foster)

Mixed Breed (Medium)

Male
Virginia Beach, VA

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