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Bedford Humane Society

Animal rescue in Bedford, VA

The Bedford Humane Society is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization founded in 1994 and dedicated to eliminating the overpopulation of cats and dogs in Bedford County, VA through education, spay/neuter programs, and companion animal adoptions. We are NOT the tax-funded Bedford County shelter on Falling Creek Road, although we do try to help the animals there whenever possible. Our adoptable pets live in volunteer foster homes where they receive the care and attention they deserve while awaiting a permanent home.

Our various programs for Bedford County and City of Bedford residents include::

•A low cost spay/neuter program for area pets
•The construction of an adoption animal center, Vernon D Lybolt Adoption Center, at 829 Ole Turnpike Road in Bedford.
•Find homes for abandoned and homeless animals through our adoption program.
•Help pet owners with unexpected expenses involving their pets, through our Emergency Fund program.
•Provide humane traps and spay/neuter subsidies for feral cats through our Forgotten Felines program.
•Humane Education program for area Scout troops and schools.

Contact —
Email info@bhsva.org
Phone (540) 586-6100
Website
Address
829 Ole Turnpike Dr
Bedford, VA 24523
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829 Ole Turnpike Dr

Bedford, VA 24523

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Adoptable pets at Bedford Humane Society

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Jolene

Terrier (Unknown Type, Medium)/Boxer

Female, 10 mos
Bedford, VA
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Winny

Husky/Labrador Retriever

Female, 1 yr
Bedford, VA
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April

Labrador Retriever/German Shepherd Dog

Female, 2 mos
Bedford, VA
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Ellie

German Shepherd Dog/Labrador Retriever

Female, 3 mos
Bedford, VA
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Jett

Terrier (Unknown Type, Medium)/Boxer

Male, 1 yr
Bedford, VA
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Rescue FAQs

Bedford City and Bedford County, VA

  • 1. Submit Application

Additional adoption info

Have you discovered a pet you wish to adopt? Great!

Now, the first step is to complete an adoption application on our website at www.bhsva.org. This is not a commitment to adopt. It is simply the first step in the process.

We will review your application for preliminary approval before asking the foster parent to contact you to set up a time to meet the pet. You may also have concerns about how the animal will fit your home environment. When the foster parent contacts you, you will be able to discuss your concerns with someone who has first-hand experience with the pet.

After you meet the animal, you and the foster parent can decide if this is definitely the forever pet for you.

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https://www.bhsva.org

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Rascal -MISSING

Mixed Breed (Small)

Male, 10 yrs 1 mo
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Binks -MISSING

Domestic Shorthair

Female, 23 yrs 9 mos
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Junior

Pit Bull Terrier

Male, Young
Forest, VA
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Venus

Boxer

Female, Adult
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Earl - At shelter available 5/2

Pit Bull Terrier

Male, Puppy
Rustburg, VA
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Princess Penelope

Domestic Shorthair

Female, Young
Roanoke, VA

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