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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Freyja

American Pit Bull Terrier

Female, Adult

Portsmouth, VA

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Simon A Friend For Trees

Labrador Retriever

Male, Adult

Portsmouth, VA

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Cirkul Water Bottle

Pit Bull Terrier

Female, Adult

Portsmouth, VA

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Stretch Armstrong

Domestic Shorthair

Female, Young

Portsmouth, VA

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The Monster Mash

Domestic Shorthair

Female, Young

Portsmouth, VA

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Miller

Domestic Shorthair

Male, Kitten

Portsmouth, VA

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Harris

Terrier (Unknown Type, Medium)

Male, Young

Portsmouth, VA

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Mama Jolene

Pit Bull Terrier

Female, Adult

Portsmouth, VA

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Good with dogs
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Ruffus

Pit Bull Terrier

Male, 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

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NELLIE

Labrador Retriever

Female, Adult

Norfolk, VA

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Size
(when grown) Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg)
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Needs special attention
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PASHIA

Husky

Female, Adult

Norfolk, VA

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(when grown) Large 61-100 lbs (28-45 kg)
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HAZEL

English Shepherd

Female, Adult

Norfolk, VA

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(when grown) Large 61-100 lbs (28-45 kg)
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House-trained
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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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