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Heritage Humane Society

Animal rescue in Williamsburg, VA

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.

Contact Kimberly Laska
Email adopt@heritagehumanesociety.org
Phone (757) 221-0150
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Address
430 Waller Mill Road
Williamsburg, VA 23185
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430 Waller Mill Road

Williamsburg, VA 23185

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Adoptable pets at Heritage Humane Society

We'll also keep you updated on Marco's adoption status with email updates.
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Marco

Bichon Frise

Male, 2 yrs 3 mos
Williamsburg, VA
We'll also keep you updated on Belle's adoption status with email updates.
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Belle

Domestic Shorthair

Female, 3 mos
Williamsburg, VA
We'll also keep you updated on Beau's adoption status with email updates.
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Beau

Domestic Shorthair

Male, 3 mos
Williamsburg, VA
We'll also keep you updated on Ash's adoption status with email updates.
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Ash

Domestic Mediumhair

Female, 2 mos
Williamsburg, VA
We'll also keep you updated on Fairy's adoption status with email updates.
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Fairy

Domestic Mediumhair

Female, 2 mos
Williamsburg, VA
We'll also keep you updated on Batty Koda's adoption status with email updates.
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Batty Koda

Domestic Mediumhair

Male, 2 mos
Williamsburg, VA
We'll also keep you updated on Otto's adoption status with email updates.
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Otto

Domestic Shorthair

Male, 1 yr
Williamsburg, VA
We'll also keep you updated on June Buggie's adoption status with email updates.
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June Buggie

Mixed Breed (Medium)

Female, 3 mos
Williamsburg, VA
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Rescue FAQs

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/

https://heritagehumane.org/one-time-gift/

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We'll also keep you updated on Marina's adoption status with email updates.
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Marina

Domestic Shorthair

Female, 4 yrs 2 mos
Virginia Beach, VA
We'll also keep you updated on Party Girl's adoption status with email updates.
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Party Girl

Border Terrier

Female, Senior
Richmond, VA
We'll also keep you updated on Charcoal's adoption status with email updates.
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Charcoal

Domestic Shorthair

Male, Young
Petersburg, NC
We'll also keep you updated on Cinna's adoption status with email updates.
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Cinna

Great Pyrenees/Beagle

Male, 2 mos
Virginia Beach, VA
We'll also keep you updated on Mauser's adoption status with email updates.
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Mauser

Belgian Malinois

Male, 8 yrs
Gloucester, VA
We'll also keep you updated on FALLON's adoption status with email updates.
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FALLON

Domestic Shorthair

Female, 1 yr 8 mos
Norfolk, VA

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