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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
Phone —
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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 Wilma's adoption status with email updates.
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Wilma

American Staffordshire Terrier

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

Beagle

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

Black Mouth Cur/Labrador Retriever

Male, 3 mos
Richmond, VA
We'll also keep you updated on Tommy's adoption status with email updates.
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Tommy

American Bulldog/Mixed Breed (Medium)

Male, 1 yr 10 mos
Richmond, VA
We'll also keep you updated on Winnie's adoption status with email updates.
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Winnie

Domestic Shorthair

Female, 1 yr 3 mos
Richmond, VA
We'll also keep you updated on Mindy's adoption status with email updates.
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Mindy

Labrador Retriever/Mixed Breed (Medium)

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

Staffordshire Bull Terrier/Boston Terrier

Female, 1 yr 3 mos
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 1 mo
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 Cassandra's adoption status with email updates.
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Cassandra

Boxer

Female, 1 mo
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We'll also keep you updated on MILO MAGOO's adoption status with email updates.
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MILO MAGOO

Golden Retriever/Poodle (Standard)

Male, Adult
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We'll also keep you updated on Pixie in Gloucester VA's adoption status with email updates.
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Pixie in Gloucester VA

Pit Bull Terrier

Female, Adult
Richmond, VA
We'll also keep you updated on Aberama Gold's adoption status with email updates.
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Aberama Gold

Bombay

Male, 7 mos
Henrico, VA
We'll also keep you updated on Lark's adoption status with email updates.
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Lark

Chihuahua

Female, 3 yrs
Sandston, VA
We'll also keep you updated on KITTEN LADY SUSHI's adoption status with email updates.
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KITTEN LADY SUSHI

Calico

Female, Young
richmond, VA

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