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Portsmouth Humane

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.

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Website
http://www.portsmouthhumanesociety.org
Phone
(757) 397-6004
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Email
info@portsmouthhumanesociety.org
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4022 Seaboard Court,
Portsmouth, VA, 23701

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Adoptable pets at Portsmouth Humane
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Carla Aka Nayah

Pit Bull Terrier

Female, Adult
Portsmouth, VA
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Chevy

American Pit Bull Terrier

Female, Adult
Portsmouth, VA
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Majesty

Labrador Retriever

Female, Young
Portsmouth, VA
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Maddie

German Shepherd Dog

Female, Adult
Portsmouth, VA
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Golden Avis

Domestic Shorthair

Male, Young
Portsmouth, VA
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Gina

Domestic Shorthair

Female, Young
Portsmouth, VA
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Tinker Bell

Terrier (Unknown Type, Medium)

Female, Young
Portsmouth, VA
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Milly

Domestic Shorthair

Female, Young
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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