Portsmouth Humane

Animal shelter in Portsmouth, Virginia

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4022 Seaboard Court, Portsmouth, VA 23701

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Adoptable Pets at Portsmouth Humane

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Peaches F.K.A Candace

Hound (Unknown Type)

Female, Senior

Portsmouth, VA

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Frodo

Domestic Shorthair

Female, Adult

Portsmouth, VA

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Mulan

American Pit Bull Terrier

Female, Adult

Portsmouth, VA

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Sailfish

Domestic Shorthair

Male, Adult

Portsmouth, VA

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Blackberry

Labrador Retriever

Female, Adult

Portsmouth, VA

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Sheba

American Pit Bull Terrier

Female, Adult

Portsmouth, VA

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House-trained
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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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Fancy

Terrier (Unknown Type, Medium)

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.
  • 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

Pets at shelters and rescues near Portsmouth Humane

Suffolk Humane Society

4300 Nansemond Parkway, Suffolk, VA 23435

Norfolk SPCA

916 Ballentine Blvd., Norfolk, VA 23504

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ZARA THE MAGNIFICENT

Australian Shepherd/Poodle (Standard)

Female, Adult

Norfolk, VA

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N/A
Size
(when grown) Large 61-100 lbs (28-45 kg)
Details
Not good with kids
Not good with dogs
Not good with cats
House-trained
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Jack

Labrador Retriever

Male, 7 yrs 9 mos

Portsmouth, VA

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N/A
Size
(when grown) Large 61-100 lbs (28-45 kg)
Details
Good with kids
Not good with dogs
Not good with cats
House-trained
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Ivanka

Border Collie/Pit Bull Terrier

Female, 1 yr 4 mos

Norfolk, VA

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N/A
Size
(when grown) Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg)
Details
Good with kids
Good with dogs
Good with cats
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Animal Charities in Portsmouth, VA

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Alliance for Contraception in Cats and Dogs

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Animal Legal Defense Fund

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