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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 Twinkle Toes's adoption status with email updates.
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Twinkle Toes

Pit Bull Terrier

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

Pit Bull Terrier

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

Domestic Shorthair

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

American Pit Bull Terrier

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

Domestic Shorthair

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

Domestic Shorthair

Male, Young
Portsmouth, VA
We'll also keep you updated on Special Fka Beauty's adoption status with email updates.
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Special Fka Beauty

Pit Bull Terrier

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

American Pit Bull Terrier/Shar Pei

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 INDIA's adoption status with email updates.
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INDIA

Domestic Shorthair

Female, 6 yrs 7 mos
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We'll also keep you updated on Cosmo (IN FOSTER)'s adoption status with email updates.
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Cosmo (IN FOSTER)

American Pit Bull Terrier

Male, 3 yrs 7 mos
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We'll also keep you updated on Gravy's adoption status with email updates.
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Gravy

Beagle

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

Hound (Unknown Type)

Male, 5 yrs 2 mos
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We'll also keep you updated on Lenny's adoption status with email updates.
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Lenny

Labrador Retriever/American Bulldog

Male, Puppy
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We'll also keep you updated on Chickie's adoption status with email updates.
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Chickie

Mixed Breed (Medium)

Male, 3 yrs 1 mo
Chesapeake, VA

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