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Portsmouth Humane Animal shelter in Portsmouth, VA

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.

Contact —
Email info@portsmouthhumanesociety.org
Phone (757) 397-6004
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Address
4022 Seaboard Court
Portsmouth, VA 23701
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4022 Seaboard Court

Portsmouth, VA 23701

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Adoptable pets at Portsmouth Humane

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

Domestic Shorthair

Male, Adult
Portsmouth, VA
We'll also keep you updated on Sakina's adoption status with email updates.
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Sakina

Domestic Mediumhair

Female, Young
Portsmouth, VA
We'll also keep you updated on Crish's adoption status with email updates.
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Crish

Domestic Shorthair

Female, Kitten
Portsmouth, VA
We'll also keep you updated on Cuddles's adoption status with email updates.
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Cuddles

Beagle

Male, Adult
Portsmouth, VA
We'll also keep you updated on Bubba's adoption status with email updates.
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Bubba

Domestic Shorthair

Male, Adult
Portsmouth, VA
We'll also keep you updated on Grocery Bag's adoption status with email updates.
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Grocery Bag

Domestic Shorthair

Male, Kitten
Portsmouth, VA
We'll also keep you updated on Maki's adoption status with email updates.
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Maki

Domestic Shorthair

Female, Kitten
Portsmouth, VA
We'll also keep you updated on Nobara's adoption status with email updates.
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Nobara

Domestic Shorthair

Female, Kitten
Portsmouth, VA
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Shelter FAQs

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

http://paypal.me/donate2phs

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We'll also keep you updated on KITTEN SWEET PEA PENELOPE's adoption status with email updates.
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KITTEN SWEET PEA PENELOPE

Calico

Female, Young
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We'll also keep you updated on Bear's adoption status with email updates.
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Bear

Pointer/Labrador Retriever

Male, Puppy
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We'll also keep you updated on 2408-0798 Sandy's adoption status with email updates.
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2408-0798 Sandy

Pit Bull Terrier

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

Beagle

Female, 11 yrs
Windsor, VA
We'll also keep you updated on John Doe's adoption status with email updates.
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John Doe

American Pit Bull Terrier/Mixed Breed (Medium)

Male, Young
Williamsburg, VA
We'll also keep you updated on Kenna's adoption status with email updates.
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Kenna

Domestic Shorthair

Female, 7 yrs
Virginia Beach, VA

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