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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 May's adoption status with email updates.
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May

Pit Bull Terrier

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

Domestic Mediumhair

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

Domestic Shorthair

Male, Young
Portsmouth, VA
We'll also keep you updated on Leslie 2181's adoption status with email updates.
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Leslie 2181

Labrador Retriever

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

Domestic Shorthair

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

American Pit Bull Terrier

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

Domestic Shorthair

Female, Kitten
Portsmouth, VA
We'll also keep you updated on Pizza Pie's adoption status with email updates.
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Pizza Pie

Pit Bull Terrier

Female, Adult
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 Winnie: New Tinder Profile's adoption status with email updates.
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Winnie: New Tinder Profile

American Bulldog

Female, 5 yrs 4 mos
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We'll also keep you updated on PRECIOUS PARKER's adoption status with email updates.
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PRECIOUS PARKER

Chihuahua

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

Domestic Shorthair

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

Akita

Male, Young
Chesapeake, 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 Mac's adoption status with email updates.
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Mac

Mixed Breed (Medium)

Male, 4 yrs 6 mos
Elizabeth City, NC

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