Portsmouth Humane

Animal shelter in Portsmouth, Virginia

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Address

4022 Seaboard Court, Portsmouth, VA 23701

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Adoptable Pets at Portsmouth Humane

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Sheba

American Pit Bull Terrier

Female, Adult

Portsmouth, VA

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House-trained
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Ruffus

Pit Bull Terrier

Male, Adult

Portsmouth, VA

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Jiggy Aka Rocker

Boxer

Male, Adult

Portsmouth, VA

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Tux

Pit Bull Terrier

Male, Young

Portsmouth, VA

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Doodlebug

Pit Bull Terrier

Female, Adult

Portsmouth, VA

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Good with dogs
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Mama Jolene

Pit Bull Terrier

Female, Adult

Portsmouth, VA

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Good with dogs
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Fred Astaire

Mixed Breed (Medium)

Male, Adult

Portsmouth, VA

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Good with dogs
House-trained
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Cinder

Domestic Mediumhair

Male, Young

Portsmouth, VA

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Flash Flood

Pit Bull Terrier

Female, Adult

Portsmouth, VA

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Shelter FAQs

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.
We accept all homeless animals in the City of Portsmouth.

Adoption steps

  1. Visit the Facility and Find a Pet
    1. In addition to our main shelter, we also have cats and small animals at our satellite location inside the Hilltop PetSmart in VA Beach.
  2. Meet the Pet
    1. If adopting a dog, we require that they meet any dog(s) already in the home.
  3. Submit Application
    1. All applicants must be at least 18 years old and provide valid identification.
  4. Approve Application
    1. A staff member will review your application and go over any questions you may have.
  5. Pay Fee
    1. You will receive a receipt, a copy of your contract, and any necessary medical records.
  6. Take the Pet Home
    1. A week after your adoption you will receive a follow-up email to see how your new pet has adjusted and to offer assistance, if needed.

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