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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 Sharon's adoption status with email updates.
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Sharon

American Pit Bull Terrier

Female, 3 yrs 2 mos
Williamsburg, VA
We'll also keep you updated on Side Quest's adoption status with email updates.
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Side Quest

German Shepherd Dog

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

American Pit Bull Terrier

Male, 4 yrs 6 mos
Williamsburg, VA
We'll also keep you updated on Hola's adoption status with email updates.
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Hola

Domestic Shorthair

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

Domestic Shorthair

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

Domestic Mediumhair

Female, 1 yr 6 mos
Williamsburg, VA
We'll also keep you updated on Pantheon's adoption status with email updates.
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Pantheon

Domestic Shorthair

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

Domestic Shorthair

Female, 8 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.

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https://heritagehumane.org/

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

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P.O. Box 2916,
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We'll also keep you updated on Fergie's adoption status with email updates.
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Fergie

Domestic Mediumhair

Female, Young
Kilmarnock, VA
We'll also keep you updated on LOVELY LARSON's adoption status with email updates.
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LOVELY LARSON

Terrier (Unknown Type, Medium)

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

Collie

Female, 7 mos
Norfolk, VA
We'll also keep you updated on Pebbles's adoption status with email updates.
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Pebbles

Domestic Mediumhair

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

Shar Pei

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

American Pit Bull Terrier

Female, Adult
Hayes, VA

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