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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 Strawberry's adoption status with email updates.
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Strawberry

Labrador Retriever/Hound (Unknown Type)

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

Hound (Unknown Type)

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

American Pit Bull Terrier

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

Terrier (Unknown Type, Medium)

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

Mastiff

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

Domestic Shorthair

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

Domestic Shorthair

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

Domestic Mediumhair

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

Pit Bull Terrier

Female, 7 yrs 2 mos
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We'll also keep you updated on Benedict's adoption status with email updates.
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Benedict

Domestic Shorthair

Male, 8 mos
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We'll also keep you updated on Aphrodite's adoption status with email updates.
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Aphrodite

Domestic Shorthair

Female, 7 yrs 1 mo
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We'll also keep you updated on Oscar's adoption status with email updates.
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Oscar

Domestic Shorthair

Male, 2 yrs 1 mo
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We'll also keep you updated on A071055's adoption status with email updates.
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A071055

Guinea Pig

Male, 2 yrs 2 mos
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We'll also keep you updated on MANGO's adoption status with email updates.
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MANGO

Domestic Shorthair

Male, 1 yr 4 mos
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