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Portsmouth Humane

Animal shelter in Portsmouth, VA

The Portsmouth Humane Society (PHS) is one of the longest-serving Humane Societies in the Commonwealth of Virginia and we are dedicated to caring for homeless animals in the City of Portsmouth by promoting their adoptions into loving, permanent homes. PHS provides humane education and community outreach programs so that we may begin to decrease the pet overpopulation.

Contact —
Email info@portsmouthhumanesociety.org
Phone (757) 397-6004
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Address
4022 Seaboard Court
Portsmouth, VA 23701
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4022 Seaboard Court

Portsmouth, VA 23701

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Adoptable pets at Portsmouth Humane

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

American Pit Bull Terrier

Male, Adult
Portsmouth, VA
We'll also keep you updated on Red Solo Cup's adoption status with email updates.
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Red Solo Cup

American Pit Bull Terrier

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

American Pit Bull Terrier

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

American Pit Bull Terrier

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

Guinea Pig

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

Hound (Unknown Type)

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

Mixed Breed (Small)

Female, Young
Portsmouth, VA
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
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Shelter FAQs

We accept all homeless animals in the City of Portsmouth.

  • 1. Visit the Facility and Find a Pet
  • 2. Meet the Pet
  • 3. Submit Application
  • 4. Approve Application
  • 5. Pay Fee
  • 6. Take the Pet Home

Additional adoption info

Adoption Fees:

Small Animals –
Hamster/Guinea Pig: $25
Rabbit: $40
Ferret/Sugar Glider: $50

Felines –
Adult cat: $70
Kitten (under 7 months): $90
Adopt one cat or kitten, take a second one home for free!

Canines –
Large dog (over 25 lbs.): $115
Small dog (25 lbs. and under): $165
Puppy (under 7 months): $205

Animals with unique medical care – Price Varies

Adoption fees include (if applicable):
Spay/Neuter Surgery, Age Appropriate Vaccinations, Microchip, Heartworm Test, Feline Leukemia Test, FIV Test

http://paypal.me/donate2phs

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We'll also keep you updated on 2403-1222 Psy (Off Site Foster)'s adoption status with email updates.
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2403-1222 Psy (Off Site Foster)

Pit Bull Terrier

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

American Bulldog/Boxer

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

Domestic Shorthair

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

Shar Pei

Male, 6 yrs 7 mos
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We'll also keep you updated on Wrangler's adoption status with email updates.
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Wrangler

Domestic Shorthair

Male, 3 yrs 4 mos
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We'll also keep you updated on 2409-0870 Hue's adoption status with email updates.
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2409-0870 Hue

Domestic Shorthair

Male, Adult
Virginia Beach, VA

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