Peninsula Regional Animal Shelter
Animal shelter in Newport News, Virginia
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5843 Jefferson Ave, Newport News, VA 23605Hours of Operation
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Adoptable Pets at Peninsula Regional Animal Shelter
White Bean
Domestic Shorthair
Female, 1 yr
Newport News, VA
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N/A
Size
(when grown) -
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No Details Provided
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Chewy
Guinea Pig
Male, 1 yr
Newport News, VA
Color
N/A
Size
(when grown) -
Details
No Details Provided
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Silly Goose
Domestic Shorthair
Male, 1 yr
Newport News, VA
Color
N/A
Size
(when grown) -
Details
No Details Provided
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Minestrone
Domestic Shorthair
Male, 1 yr
Newport News, VA
Color
N/A
Size
(when grown) -
Details
No Details Provided
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Queen
Presa Canario
Female, 2 yrs 11 mos
Newport News, VA
Color
N/A
Size
(when grown) X-Large 101 lbs (46 kg) or more
Details
No Details Provided
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French Onion
Domestic Shorthair
Male, 2 yrs 6 mos
Newport News, VA
Color
N/A
Size
(when grown) -
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No Details Provided
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Marley
Hamster
Female, 8 mos
Newport News, VA
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N/A
Size
(when grown) -
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No Details Provided
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Mini
Hamster
Female, 8 mos
Newport News, VA
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N/A
Size
(when grown) -
Details
No Details Provided
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Gary
Guinea Pig
Male, 1 yr
Newport News, VA
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N/A
Size
(when grown) -
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No Details Provided
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1 - 9 of 57 pets available
Shelter FAQs
The Peninsula Regional Animal Shelter (PRAS) is a collaborative venture supported by four separate Hampton Roads communities: Newport News, Hampton, Poquoson, and York County. This 30,000 square foot state-of-the-art facility is managed and operated by the City of Newport News on behalf of the four jurisdictions. This "open-admission" shelter contains a full service veterinary clinic and has capacity for approximately 100 dogs and 180 cats, as well as pocket pets and other small companion animals. The shelter's primary responsibilities include holding stray animals until they can be reunited with their owners, rehoming owner-surrendered pets, and facilitating pet adoptions. The shelter also houses animal control offices for the participating jurisdictions.
Hampton, Newport News, Poquoson, York Co.
Adoption steps
- Visit the Facility and Find a Pet
- Submit Application
- Meet the Pet
- Sign Adoption Contract
Additional adoption info
PRAS supports the Adopter’s Welcome Philosophy in removing unnecessary barriers in the adoption process, and trust that our adopters have come prepared. Our dedicated Adoption Specialists are more than ready to answer any of your questions about the animal you are looking to adopt. We will provide you with the appropriate education for the best success as they transition from our shelter to your home.
Check In
Once you have seen an animal you would like to meet and possibly adopt; you must check in with our front desk team.
Fill out Animal Questionnaire
If you haven’t already done so- you will then be asked to fill out an Animal Interest Questionnaire. Once this is complete hand it back with our front desk staff who will then place your name on our Meet and Greet Board. PRAS does it’s very best to accommodate as many adoptions as we can during our open Adoption Hours.
Once your name has been placed on the board and we have confirmed your meet and greet, you can walk freely through the building until your Adoption Specialist is available to meet with you.
Meet with our Adoption Specialists
You and your Adoption Specialist will then sit down to discuss the animal and it’s known history while housed at PRAS. Then the Specialist will bring the animal in to meet with you. If you and your Specialist agree that this is a good match for you and your family, you will then be able to finalize your adoption the same day.
Make it official
After you have met the animal you are then ready to make them an official member of your family. You will sit down with a guest services staff member to finalize your adoption contract and receive all of the animal’s records.
Find more information about the adoption process and fees here: https://www.nnva.gov/2335/Animal-Adoption
Please visit the shelter to see if there is an adoption special!
Check In
Once you have seen an animal you would like to meet and possibly adopt; you must check in with our front desk team.
Fill out Animal Questionnaire
If you haven’t already done so- you will then be asked to fill out an Animal Interest Questionnaire. Once this is complete hand it back with our front desk staff who will then place your name on our Meet and Greet Board. PRAS does it’s very best to accommodate as many adoptions as we can during our open Adoption Hours.
Once your name has been placed on the board and we have confirmed your meet and greet, you can walk freely through the building until your Adoption Specialist is available to meet with you.
Meet with our Adoption Specialists
You and your Adoption Specialist will then sit down to discuss the animal and it’s known history while housed at PRAS. Then the Specialist will bring the animal in to meet with you. If you and your Specialist agree that this is a good match for you and your family, you will then be able to finalize your adoption the same day.
Make it official
After you have met the animal you are then ready to make them an official member of your family. You will sit down with a guest services staff member to finalize your adoption contract and receive all of the animal’s records.
Find more information about the adoption process and fees here: https://www.nnva.gov/2335/Animal-Adoption
Please visit the shelter to see if there is an adoption special!
Adoption application
