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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

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

Mixed Breed (Medium)

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

German Shepherd Dog

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

Labrador Retriever

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

Pit Bull Terrier

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

Domestic Shorthair

Male, Adult
Portsmouth, VA
We'll also keep you updated on Calie Aka Chrissy's adoption status with email updates.
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Calie Aka Chrissy

Domestic Mediumhair

Female, Adult
Portsmouth, VA
We'll also keep you updated on Cookie Crisp's adoption status with email updates.
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Cookie Crisp

Pit Bull Terrier

Male, Adult
Portsmouth, VA
We'll also keep you updated on Tricky Tuesday's adoption status with email updates.
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Tricky Tuesday

Domestic Shorthair

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

Domestic Shorthair

Male, Kitten
Suffolk, VA
We'll also keep you updated on Beau FKA Soloman's adoption status with email updates.
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Beau FKA Soloman

Domestic Shorthair/Domestic Mediumhair

Male, 5 yrs 4 mos
Elizabeth City, NC
We'll also keep you updated on Zeus's adoption status with email updates.
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Zeus

American Bulldog

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

Akita

Female, 4 yrs 7 mos
Chesapeake, VA
We'll also keep you updated on Buddy's adoption status with email updates.
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Buddy

Collie

Male, 3 yrs 5 mos
Virginia beach, VA
We'll also keep you updated on Piper's adoption status with email updates.
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Piper

American Pit Bull Terrier/American Staffordshire Terrier

Female, Young
hampton, VA

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