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Portsmouth Humane

Animal shelter in Portsmouth, VA

The Portsmouth Humane Society (PHS) is one of the longest-serving Humane Societies in the Commonwealth of Virginia and we are dedicated to caring for homeless animals in the City of Portsmouth by promoting their adoptions into loving, permanent homes. PHS provides humane education and community outreach programs so that we may begin to decrease the pet overpopulation.

Contact —
Email info@portsmouthhumanesociety.org
Phone (757) 397-6004
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Address
4022 Seaboard Court
Portsmouth, VA 23701
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4022 Seaboard Court

Portsmouth, VA 23701

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Adoptable pets at Portsmouth Humane

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

Domestic Shorthair

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

Pit Bull Terrier

Female, Young
Portsmouth, VA
We'll also keep you updated on Jamie Fka Trash Kitty's adoption status with email updates.
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Jamie Fka Trash Kitty

Domestic Shorthair

Female, Young
Portsmouth, VA
We'll also keep you updated on Charlie Fka Trash Panda's adoption status with email updates.
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Charlie Fka Trash Panda

Domestic Shorthair

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

Domestic Shorthair

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

Domestic Shorthair

Female Kitten
Portsmouth, VA
We'll also keep you updated on Merry's adoption status with email updates.
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Merry

Domestic Shorthair

Female Kitten
Portsmouth, VA
We'll also keep you updated on General Mew Mew's adoption status with email updates.
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General Mew Mew

Domestic Shorthair

Female, Kitten
Portsmouth, VA
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Shelter FAQs

We accept all homeless animals in the City of Portsmouth.

  • 1. Visit the Facility and Find a Pet
  • 2. Meet the Pet
  • 3. Submit Application
  • 4. Approve Application
  • 5. Pay Fee
  • 6. Take the Pet Home

Additional adoption info

Adoption Fees:

Small Animals –
Hamster/Guinea Pig: $25
Rabbit: $40
Ferret/Sugar Glider: $50

Felines –
Adult cat: $70
Kitten (under 7 months): $90
Adopt one cat or kitten, take a second one home for free!

Canines –
Large dog (over 25 lbs.): $115
Small dog (25 lbs. and under): $165
Puppy (under 7 months): $205

Animals with unique medical care – Price Varies

Adoption fees include (if applicable):
Spay/Neuter Surgery, Age Appropriate Vaccinations, Microchip, Heartworm Test, Feline Leukemia Test, FIV Test

http://paypal.me/donate2phs

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

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We'll also keep you updated on 2412-1107 Suki's adoption status with email updates.
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2412-1107 Suki

Domestic Shorthair

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

Australian Cattle Dog/Labrador Retriever

Female, 8 yrs 5 mos
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We'll also keep you updated on Tasha's adoption status with email updates.
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Tasha

Chihuahua/Terrier (Unknown Type, Medium)

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

Domestic Shorthair

Female, 7 mos
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We'll also keep you updated on Toro's adoption status with email updates.
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Toro

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