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Heritage Humane Society

Animal rescue in Williamsburg, VA

Heritage Humane Society is a local, independent, open-admission shelter that receives more than 93% of its funding through private donations, and receives no funding from the Humane Society of the United States or the ASPCA. By keeping donations local, you help homeless pets in our community find their way safely to new homes.

The Heritage Humane Society depends on the support of community members like you. You are an integral part of the life-saving mission.

Contact Kimberly Laska
Email adopt@heritagehumanesociety.org
Phone (757) 221-0150
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Address
430 Waller Mill Road
Williamsburg, VA 23185
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430 Waller Mill Road

Williamsburg, VA 23185

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Adoptable pets at Heritage Humane Society

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

American Pit Bull Terrier

Male, 5 yrs 8 mos
Williamsburg, VA
We'll also keep you updated on Deacon's adoption status with email updates.
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Deacon

Domestic Shorthair

Male, 6 mos
Williamsburg, VA
We'll also keep you updated on Skelly's adoption status with email updates.
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Skelly

Domestic Shorthair

Female, 2 yrs 1 mo
Williamsburg, VA
We'll also keep you updated on Nipper's adoption status with email updates.
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Nipper

Domestic Shorthair

Female, 1 yr 1 mo
Williamsburg, VA
We'll also keep you updated on Elf on the Shelf's adoption status with email updates.
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Elf on the Shelf

Domestic Shorthair

Male, 3 yrs
Williamsburg, VA
We'll also keep you updated on Kronk's adoption status with email updates.
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Kronk

Domestic Shorthair

Male, 1 yr
Williamsburg, VA
We'll also keep you updated on Wolverine's adoption status with email updates.
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Wolverine

Beagle

Male, 10 yrs
Williamsburg, VA
We'll also keep you updated on Clara's adoption status with email updates.
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Clara

Domestic Shorthair

Female, 1 yr
Williamsburg, VA
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Rescue FAQs

James City County, City of Williamsburg, District 1 of York County

  • 1. Visit the Facility and Find a Pet
  • 2. Submit Application
  • 3. Interview
  • 4. Approve Application
  • 5. Sign Adoption Contract
  • 6. Pay Fee
  • 7. Take the Pet Home

Additional adoption info

Adoption fees range from $56-$86. This includes vaccines, flea/tick protection, health exam at local veterinary clinic, collar,leash, 50% discount on spay/neuter. Altering is done at the time of adoption, prior to the pet going home.
There is an application for adoption, a 24 hour hold and an adoption contract.

Adoption application

https://heritagehumane.org/

https://heritagehumane.org/one-time-gift/

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

Domestic Shorthair

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

Hound (Unknown Type)

Female, 5 yrs 1 mo
Suffolk, VA
We'll also keep you updated on 2403-1243 Katana's adoption status with email updates.
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2403-1243 Katana

Pit Bull Terrier

Female, Adult
Virginia Beach, VA
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 CHARGER and CHALLENGER's adoption status with email updates.
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CHARGER and CHALLENGER

Domestic Mediumhair

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

Hound (Unknown Type)

Female, Adult
Portsmouth, VA

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