Heritage Humane Society

Animal rescue in Williamsburg, Virginia

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Address

430 Waller Mill Road, Williamsburg, VA 23185

Contact

Kimberly Laska

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Adoptable Pets at Heritage Humane Society

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Bryan

Mixed Breed (Medium)

Male, 1 yr 4 mos

Williamsburg, VA

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N/A
Size
(when grown) Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg)
Details
No Details Provided
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Muenster

Domestic Shorthair

Male, 6 mos

Williamsburg, VA

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N/A
Size
(when grown) -
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No Details Provided
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Munchie

Munchkin

Female, 10 mos

Williamsburg, VA

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N/A
Size
(when grown) -
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No Details Provided
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Amaya Papaya

Hound (Unknown Type)

Female, 10 mos

Williamsburg, VA

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N/A
Size
(when grown) Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg)
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No Details Provided
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Turtle

Domestic Longhair

Female, 3 yrs

Williamsburg, VA

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N/A
Size
(when grown) -
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No Details Provided
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Hot Dog Flavored Water

Domestic Shorthair

Male, 6 yrs 4 mos

Williamsburg, VA

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N/A
Size
(when grown) -
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No Details Provided
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Black Pearl

Domestic Shorthair

Male, 1 yr 8 mos

Williamsburg, VA

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N/A
Size
(when grown) -
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No Details Provided
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Chester Copperpot

Domestic Shorthair

Male, 1 yr

Williamsburg, VA

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N/A
Size
(when grown) -
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No Details Provided
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Rock Weiler III

Rottweiler

Male, 2 yrs

Williamsburg, VA

Color
N/A
Size
(when grown) X-Large 101 lbs (46 kg) or more
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No Details Provided
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Rescue FAQs

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.
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/

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Tuxie

Domestic Shorthair

Male, 7 mos

Newport News, VA

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N/A
Size
(when grown) -
Details
Good with cats
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Nora

Hound (Unknown Type)

Female, 4 yrs 2 mos

Gloucester, VA

Color
N/A
Size
(when grown) Large 61-100 lbs (28-45 kg)
Details
No Details Provided
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Poncho

Treeing Walker Coonhound

Male, 6 yrs 1 mo

Gloucester, VA

Color
N/A
Size
(when grown) Large 61-100 lbs (28-45 kg)
Details
No Details Provided
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