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Humane Society of Amherst County

Animal shelter in Amherst, VA

We are a facility shared by an Adoption Center and Animal Care & Control. Our goal is no more homeless animals and to reduce the pet overpopulation.

Contact —
Email hsofac@gmail.com
Phone (434) 946-2340
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Address
318 Shelter Lane
Amherst, VA 24521
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318 Shelter Lane

Amherst, VA 24521

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Shelter FAQs

Adults can be adopted in any state. Animals under 6 months of age that can not be altered prior to adoption can only be adopted by residents of Lynchburg and Amherst Counties PLUS counties adjacent to Amherst. Adjacent counties include: Appomattox, Bedford, Campbell, Nelson & Rockbridge Counties. We are extremely RESCUE FRIENDLY - please contact our rescue coordinator for more information Andrea Cerqua @ andrea@lcshost.com or 434-660-2504

Additional adoption info

A pre-approved application is required. Applications may be obtained online through our webiste. Vet references will be checked.
Dogs: adults $ 100., Small dogs & pure breeds $ 125. Puppies $ 125.
Cats & kittens $ 90.

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Ginger - MISSING

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Pawla

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Athena

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Penny_

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Kringle

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Nori - MISSING

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