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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 What Rhymes With Orange's adoption status with email updates.
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What Rhymes With Orange

Domestic Shorthair

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

Pit Bull Terrier

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

Siberian Husky

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

American Pit Bull Terrier

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

Pit Bull Terrier

Female, Puppy
Portsmouth, VA
We'll also keep you updated on Saint Nick's adoption status with email updates.
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Saint Nick

Hound (Unknown Type)

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

Pit Bull Terrier

Male, Adult
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
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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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Blue

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Ghost

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Marty McFly

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

Domestic Shorthair

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

Domestic Shorthair

Male, 4 mos
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We'll also keep you updated on Sake's adoption status with email updates.
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Sake

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