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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Avalon

Domestic Shorthair

Male, Senior

Portsmouth, VA

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Mary

Pit Bull Terrier

Female, Young

Portsmouth, VA

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Good with dogs
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Button

Domestic Shorthair

Female, Young

Portsmouth, VA

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Lady Bug

Domestic Shorthair

Female, Kitten

Portsmouth, VA

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Doodlebug

Pit Bull Terrier

Female, Young

Portsmouth, VA

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Prince Erik'S Salted Brownie

Domestic Shorthair

Male, Young

Portsmouth, VA

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Tux

Pit Bull Terrier

Male, Young

Portsmouth, VA

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Prince Charming'S Chocolate Chip

Domestic Shorthair

Male, Young

Portsmouth, VA

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Sir Waggington

Pit Bull Terrier

Male, Young

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

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P.O. Box 9375, Chesapeake, VA 23321

HFH Suffolk

Suffolk, VA 23323

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MAGNIFICENT MARLEY

Husky

Female, Adult

Norfolk, VA

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(when grown) Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg)
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Good with kids
Good with dogs
House-trained
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Chewy

Chihuahua

Male, 4 yrs 9 mos

Norfolk, VA

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(when grown) Small 25 lbs (11 kg) or less
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Good with kids
Good with dogs
Good with cats
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SWEET PETE

Miniature Pinscher

Male, Adult

Norfolk, VA

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(when grown) Small 25 lbs (11 kg) or less
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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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