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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.

Contact —
Email hello@henricohumane.org
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Website
Address
P.O. Box 28014
Richmond, VA 23228
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Adoptable pets at Henrico Humane Society

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

Boxer/American Staffordshire Terrier

Female, 2 yrs 5 mos
Richmond, VA
We'll also keep you updated on Carey's adoption status with email updates.
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Carey

Hound (Unknown Type)/Mixed Breed (Medium)

Female, 4 yrs
Richmond, VA
We'll also keep you updated on Miguel's adoption status with email updates.
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Miguel

Chihuahua

Male, 8 yrs
Richmond, VA
We'll also keep you updated on River's adoption status with email updates.
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River

Foxhound

Female, 7 yrs 2 mos
Richmond, VA
We'll also keep you updated on Chance's adoption status with email updates.
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Chance

Black and Tan Coonhound

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

American Pit Bull Terrier/Mixed Breed (Medium)

Female, 1 yr 1 mo
Richmond, VA
We'll also keep you updated on Hathaway's adoption status with email updates.
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Hathaway

Beagle

Female, 7 yrs 1 mo
Richmond, VA
We'll also keep you updated on Ally's adoption status with email updates.
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Ally

Hound (Unknown Type)

Female, 5 yrs
Richmond, VA
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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

https://henricohumane.org/donate/

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

Labrador Retriever

Male, 1 yr 2 mos
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We'll also keep you updated on Franny F's adoption status with email updates.
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Franny F

Boxer/American Staffordshire Terrier

Female, 4 yrs 2 mos
Fredericksburg, VA
We'll also keep you updated on Artie's adoption status with email updates.
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Artie

American Staffordshire Terrier

Male, Senior
Richmond, VA
We'll also keep you updated on Barn/outdoor Cats's adoption status with email updates.
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Barn/outdoor Cats

Domestic Shorthair

Female, 4 yrs 4 mos
Louisa, VA
We'll also keep you updated on Sawyer's adoption status with email updates.
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Sawyer

Domestic Shorthair

Male, 10 mos
Fork Union, VA
We'll also keep you updated on Atahallen's adoption status with email updates.
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Atahallen

Australian Shepherd

Female, 3 yrs 1 mo
Troy, VA

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