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Post Adoption Information

Congratulations on adopting a pet from The Heritage Humane Society! Our wish is that you and your new pet have a wonderful life together. We hope this information will set you and your new pet up for success! Feel free to download and print as many copies as you would like (to share with your entire family)!
Vets Who Provide Free Initial Exams to Adopters
Dog Training Classes & Workshops
Did you know that HHS adopters receive $40 OFF?

Your New Dog

Dog Info
Congratulations on adopting your new DOG! Here you will find a wealth of information put in place to set you and your new dog up for success! 

Your New Cat

Cat Info
Congratulations on adopting your new CAT! Here you will find a wealth of information put in place to set you and your new cat up for success! 

Your New Bunny

Bunny Info
Congratulations on adopting your new BUNNY! Here you will find a wealth of information put in place to set you and your new bunny up for success! 

Your Guinea Pig

Guinea Pig Info
Congratulations on adopting your new GUINEA PIG! Here you will find a wealth of information put in place to set you and your new small pet up for success! 

Get your pet supplies at Heritage Humane Society and support homeless pets!

We have a brand-new retail store in our main lobby sponsored by Chesapeake Bank! We have paw-some pet toys, treats, and supplies for dogs, cats, and small critters. Next time you need to shop for your furry family members, come by our lobby to get everything you need!
We also have items for the animal lovers out there! All the proceeds stay here and go directly to our life-saving mission when you shop with us. Merchandise will be changing seasonally, so check back often.
Our retail store is open from 8:30 am – 4:30 pm daily.

General Questions

HHS Adoption Team
757-221-0150 ext.0
[email protected]

Behavioral Questions

HHS Adoption Team
757-221-0150 ext. 0
[email protected]

Keep us Posted

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Use the hashtag #HHSAdopters!
Please keep us posted! We want to see how our adoptees are doing!
Open Hours
  • Monday - CLOSED
  • Tuesday - 12 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.
  • Wednesday - 12 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.
  • Thursday - 12 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.
  • Friday - 12 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.
  • Saturday - 12 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.
  • Sunday - 12 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.
  • Surrender Hours
    • Please call at least 24 hours in advance to schedule your surrender appointment (757-221-0150 ext.0). Our surrender hours are from 8:30 a.m. - 11 a.m., by appointment only. Stray animals do not require an appointment, but when possible please call ahead.
    Contact Information
    • Heritage Humane Society
    • 430 Waller Mill Road
    • Williamsburg, VA 23185
    • 757-221-0150
    • [email protected]
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    Our Mission: Heritage Humane Society serves as compassionate stewards of homeless pets that are in transition from stray/surrender to forever homes. We serve to educate the public about humane animal care and treatment, advocate animal welfare, and provide affordable adoption services.
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