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Portsmouth Humane

Animal shelter in Portsmouth, VA

The Portsmouth Humane Society (PHS) is one of the longest-serving Humane Societies in the Commonwealth of Virginia and we are dedicated to caring for homeless animals in the City of Portsmouth by promoting their adoptions into loving, permanent homes. PHS provides humane education and community outreach programs so that we may begin to decrease the pet overpopulation.

Contact —
Email info@portsmouthhumanesociety.org
Phone (757) 397-6004
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Address
4022 Seaboard Court
Portsmouth, VA 23701
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4022 Seaboard Court

Portsmouth, VA 23701

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Adoptable pets at Portsmouth Humane

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Harvey

Pit Bull Terrier

Male, Adult
Portsmouth, VA
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Sweets

Labrador Retriever/Border Collie

Male, Young
Portsmouth, VA
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Hydrant

Boxer

Female, Young
Portsmouth, VA
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Jada

Mixed Breed (Medium)

Female, Adult
Portsmouth, VA
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Mosh Pit

Terrier (Unknown Type, Medium)

Female, Adult
Portsmouth, VA
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Ocean Blue

Pit Bull Terrier

Male, Young
Portsmouth, VA
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Shelter FAQs

We accept all homeless animals in the City of Portsmouth.

  • 1. Visit the Facility and Find a Pet
  • 2. Meet the Pet
  • 3. Submit Application
  • 4. Approve Application
  • 5. Pay Fee
  • 6. Take the Pet Home

Additional adoption info

Adoption Fees:

Small Animals –
Hamster/Guinea Pig: $25
Rabbit: $40
Ferret/Sugar Glider: $50

Felines –
Adult cat: $70
Kitten (under 7 months): $90
Adopt one cat or kitten, take a second one home for free!

Canines –
Large dog (over 25 lbs.): $115
Small dog (25 lbs. and under): $165
Puppy (under 7 months): $205

Animals with unique medical care – Price Varies

Adoption fees include (if applicable):
Spay/Neuter Surgery, Age Appropriate Vaccinations, Microchip, Heartworm Test, Feline Leukemia Test, FIV Test

http://paypal.me/donate2phs

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