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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
Website
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 Coco's adoption status with email updates.
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Coco

American Pit Bull Terrier

Female, 7 yrs 8 mos
Williamsburg, VA
We'll also keep you updated on Toby's adoption status with email updates.
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Toby

American Pit Bull Terrier

Male, 5 yrs 1 mo
Williamsburg, VA
We'll also keep you updated on Alfred's adoption status with email updates.
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Alfred

Labrador Retriever

Male, 7 yrs 8 mos
Williamsburg, VA
We'll also keep you updated on Draco's adoption status with email updates.
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Draco

American Pit Bull Terrier

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

American Pit Bull Terrier

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

American Pit Bull Terrier

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

Great Pyrenees

Male, 10 yrs 1 mo
Williamsburg, VA
We'll also keep you updated on Dinah's adoption status with email updates.
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Dinah

Domestic Shorthair

Female, 1 yr 3 mos
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 Hawkins's adoption status with email updates.
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Hawkins

Domestic Shorthair

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

Domestic Shorthair

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

American Staffordshire Terrier

Male, Senior
Richmond, VA
We'll also keep you updated on McChicken's adoption status with email updates.
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McChicken

American Pit Bull Terrier

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

Domestic Shorthair

Female, Kitten
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We'll also keep you updated on Zora in Blackstone VA's adoption status with email updates.
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