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Heritage Humane Society Animal rescue in Williamsburg, VA

Heritage Humane Society is a local, independent, open-admission shelter that receives more than 93% of its funding through private donations, and receives no funding from the Humane Society of the United States or the ASPCA. By keeping donations local, you help homeless pets in our community find their way safely to new homes.

The Heritage Humane Society depends on the support of community members like you. You are an integral part of the life-saving mission.

Contact Kimberly Laska
Email adopt@heritagehumanesociety.org
Phone (757) 221-0150
Website
Address
430 Waller Mill Road
Williamsburg, VA 23185
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430 Waller Mill Road

Williamsburg, VA 23185

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Adoptable pets at Heritage Humane Society

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

Domestic Shorthair/Domestic Mediumhair

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

Domestic Shorthair/Domestic Mediumhair

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

Guinea Pig/Guinea Pig

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

Guinea Pig/Guinea Pig

Female, Baby
Williamsburg, VA
We'll also keep you updated on Phoenix's adoption status with email updates.
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Phoenix

Guinea Pig/Guinea Pig

Female, Baby
Williamsburg, VA
We'll also keep you updated on Sandman's adoption status with email updates.
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Sandman

Domestic Shorthair/Domestic Mediumhair

Male, Young
Williamsburg, VA
We'll also keep you updated on Brownie's adoption status with email updates.
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Brownie

Guinea Pig/Guinea Pig

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

Domestic Shorthair/Domestic Mediumhair

Female, Young
Williamsburg, VA
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Rescue FAQs

James City County, City of Williamsburg, District 1 of York County

  • 1. Visit the Facility and Find a Pet
  • 2. Submit Application
  • 3. Interview
  • 4. Approve Application
  • 5. Sign Adoption Contract
  • 6. Pay Fee
  • 7. Take the Pet Home

Additional adoption info

Adoption fees range from $56-$86. This includes vaccines, flea/tick protection, health exam at local veterinary clinic, collar,leash, 50% discount on spay/neuter. Altering is done at the time of adoption, prior to the pet going home.
There is an application for adoption, a 24 hour hold and an adoption contract.

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https://heritagehumane.org/

https://heritagehumane.org/one-time-gift/

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

Domestic Shorthair

Male, Kitten
Petersburg, NC
We'll also keep you updated on Davy Jones's adoption status with email updates.
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Davy Jones

German Shepherd Dog/Mixed Breed (Medium)

Male, Young
Chesapeake, VA
We'll also keep you updated on Khan's adoption status with email updates.
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Khan

American Pit Bull Terrier/Mixed Breed (Medium)

Male, Young
Chesapeake, VA
We'll also keep you updated on 2312-1532 Diesel (Off Site Foster)'s adoption status with email updates.
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2312-1532 Diesel (Off Site Foster)

Pit Bull Terrier

Male, Adult
Virginia Beach, VA
We'll also keep you updated on Cole's adoption status with email updates.
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Cole

Chihuahua/Terrier (Unknown Type, Small)

Male, Young
Sandston, VA
We'll also keep you updated on Pickles's adoption status with email updates.
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Pickles

Domestic Shorthair

Female, 1 yr 2 mos
Norfolk, VA

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