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Henrico Humane Society

Animal rescue in Richmond, VA

Henrico Humane Society is an all-volunteer, foster-based,
non-profit organization that rescues dogs and cats from
across Central Virginia and places them in loving, forever
homes.

HHS has saved hundreds of animals each year since
1991. Many of the dogs and cats we rescue come from
shelters in rural areas where they have fewer adoption
opportunities. The majority of the animals in our care live
with foster parents until they find a permanent home.

We don't have a shelter and most of our animals live in foster homes until they're adopted, which allows us to get to know their personality and temperament. Applicants are carefully screened to ensure we find the right forever home for the dogs and cats we rescue. Our adoption process allows us to learn about potential adopters so we can help find the perfect matcher their home.

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Phone
Address
P.O. Box 28014
Richmond, VA 23228
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Adoptable pets at Henrico Humane Society

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Dolly

American Bulldog

Female, 11 mos
Richmond, VA
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Jangle

Domestic Shorthair

Female, 2 mos
Richmond, VA
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Jingle

Domestic Shorthair

Male, 2 mos
Richmond, VA
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Ozzy Bear

American Pit Bull Terrier/Mixed Breed (Medium)

Male, 1 yr 1 mo
Richmond, VA
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Lulu

American Bulldog

Female, 3 yrs
Richmond, VA
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Leo

Domestic Shorthair

Male, 2 yrs 6 mos
Richmond, VA

Rescue FAQs

Central Virginia

Additional adoption info

Potential adopters are carefully screened to ensure we find the right forever home for the dogs and cats we rescue. Since animals live in foster homes, we get to know their personality and temperament. The adoption process allows us to learn about you, so that we can help find the perfect match for your home.

ADOPTION PROCESS

After finding a cat or dog that you are interested in, you'll need to complete an adoption application either online (https://henricohumane.org) or at an adoption stand. An adoption coordinator will review your application to ensure your situation matches the needs of the animal you're interested in. If completing an application online, please note, every question must be answered on the application for it to be reviewed by an adoption coordinator. As part of the review process, we'll request references. Because we are an all-volunteer organization, it may take up to 48 hours for an adoption coordinator to contact you.

ADOPTION FEES:
All of our adoption fee amounts can be found here:
https://www.henricohumane.org/adopt

The adoption fee covers the cost of shots, spay/neuter, microchipping and worm/flea treatments.

Adoption application

https://www.henricohumane.org/adopt

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Jingle Belle

American Pit Bull Terrier

Female, Adult
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Blob

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Male, Adult
Richmond, VA
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MYSTERIOUS MAY-LING

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Wilhelmina

American Shorthair

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Mykie

Domestic Shorthair

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