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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 Fraggle's adoption status with email updates.
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Fraggle

Parakeet - Other

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

Mixed Breed (Medium)

Male, 3 yrs
Williamsburg, VA
We'll also keep you updated on LuLu's adoption status with email updates.
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LuLu

Domestic Shorthair

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

Domestic Shorthair

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

Domestic Shorthair

Female, 3 yrs 11 mos
Williamsburg, VA
We'll also keep you updated on Bunnelby's adoption status with email updates.
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Bunnelby

Lionhead

Male, 1 yr
Williamsburg, VA
We'll also keep you updated on Bun Bun's adoption status with email updates.
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Bun Bun

Mini Rex

Male, 1 yr
Williamsburg, VA
We'll also keep you updated on Snow's adoption status with email updates.
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Snow

Guinea Pig

Male, 7 mos
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.

Adoption application

https://heritagehumane.org/

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

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

Domestic Shorthair

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

American Pit Bull Terrier

Male, 5 yrs 3 mos
Norfolk, VA
We'll also keep you updated on Skipp's adoption status with email updates.
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Skipp

Domestic Mediumhair

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

Domestic Shorthair

Female, 8 mos
Gloucester, VA
We'll also keep you updated on SPOCK's adoption status with email updates.
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SPOCK

American Eskimo Dog/Australian Cattle Dog

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

Pit Bull Terrier

Female, Adult
Petersburg, VA

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