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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 Teri's adoption status with email updates.
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Teri

Domestic Mediumhair

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

Terrier (Unknown Type, Medium)

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

Pit Bull Terrier

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

American Pit Bull Terrier

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

Pit Bull Terrier

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

American Bulldog

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

Domestic Shorthair

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

Domestic Shorthair

Male, Young
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 Riley's adoption status with email updates.
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Riley

Mixed Breed (Small)/Mixed Breed (Medium)

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

Domestic Longhair

Male, 1 yr 1 mo
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We'll also keep you updated on Jethro's adoption status with email updates.
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Jethro

Domestic Shorthair/Domestic Mediumhair

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

Domestic Shorthair

Female, 5 yrs 4 mos
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We'll also keep you updated on Frenchie's adoption status with email updates.
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Frenchie

Mixed Breed (Medium)/Mixed Breed (Medium)

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

Domestic Shorthair/Domestic Mediumhair

Female, Adult
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