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Found a Stray Pet? What To Do:

If the pet IS injured:

Take the pet to a vet or call animal control for the city/county the animal was found in (see numbers below).

If the pet IS NOT injured: 

Contact the local animal shelter where the pet was found. Regardless of whether or not the pet has a collar, or whether or not you want to keep it, you must report the pet to the local animal shelter. The pet may have a microchip that needs to be scanned for identification of the pet’s owners.

If it’s after business hours, please contact animal control.

We can only accept stray pets found in the City of Williamsburg, James City County and District 1 of Upper York County, Virginia.

Local numbers for this area:
  • Heritage Humane Society  757-221-0150
  • James City Animal Control 757-565-0370
  • York County Animal Control 757-890-3601
  • Peninsula Regional Shelter (Hampton/Newport News)  757-933-9265
  • New Kent Animal Control 804-966-9500
  • Gloucester Animal Control 804-693-5290
  • Charles City Animal Control  804-829-9265
  • Peninsula Emergency Vet Clinc 757-874-8115 (Yorktown)
  • Animal Emergency Center 757-234-0461 (Yorktown)
Facebook sites to post a picture and information:

Post on Trash & Treasure

Post on Lost & Found Pets Hampton Roads

Contact the Home Owner’s Association for the area the animal was found

Ask neighbors if they know who the animal belongs to

After normal business hours:

Contact the emergency vet and they will hold animal until animal control can come and retrieve the animal. If the pet is injured, call Animal Emergency Center 757-234-0461 (Yorktown)

Adoption Hours
  • Heritage Humane Society is currently operating with an appointment-only adoption process only. No unscheduled visits at this time. If you are interested in making an appointment to meet a pet, please call us (757-221-0150 ext:0) or email us ([email protected]). Our Adoption Team is available from 8 AM - 4:30 PM daily. Appointments are 30 minutes in duration.
Surrender Hours
  • Please call at least 24 hours in advance to schedule your surrender appointment (757-221-0150 ext:0). Stray animals do not require an appointment, but when possible please call ahead.
  • Monday 9:00AM - 3:00PM
  • Tuesday 9:00AM - 11:00AM
  • Wednesday 9:00AM - 11:00AM
  • Thursday 9:00AM - 11:00AM
  • Friday 9:00AM - 11:00AM
  • Saturday 9:00AM - 11:00AM
  • Sunday 9:00AM - 11:00AM
Contact Information
  • Heritage Humane Society
  • 430 Waller Mill Road
  • Williamsburg, VA 23185
  • 757-221-0150
  • [email protected]
Heritage Humane Heritage Humane
  • Adopt
    • Adopt a Dog or Puppy
    • Adopt A Cat or Kitten
    • Adopt a Small Pet
    • Career Cats
    • Adoption Process
      • Adoption Fees
      • Frequently Asked Questions
      • What to Expect When Adopting
  • DONATE
    • Shelter Expansion Project 2021
    • Donate Online
    • Positive Outcomes in 2020
    • Whiskey’s Wish
    • Planned Giving
    • Bricks & Pavers
    • Wish Lists
  • Events
    • Event Calendar
    • Host an Event
    • Spring in Bloom Online Auction
    • Drool in the Pool
    • Golf Classic – Make Par for Pets
    • FURever 8k, 5k, and Pet Run
    • Holiday Bazaar
    • Holiday Fur Tree
  • Get Involved
    • Volunteer
      • How to Become a Volunteer
      • Alternative Volunteer Opportunities
      • Volunteer FAQ’s
      • Volunteer Sign In Portal
    • Auxiliary
      • Join the Auxiliary
      • Auxiliary Programs & Events
    • Foster Volunteers
      • Foster FAQ’s
  • Programs & Services
    • Dog Training Classes
    • Lost Pet Report
    • Low Cost Spay/Neuter Information
    • Admissions
      • Positive Alternatives to Surrendering a Pet
      • Which Pets We Accept
      • Surrender A Pet
    • Stray Pets
    • Injured Wildlife
    • Kibble Kitchen
    • Community Service
  • About Us
    • Contact Us & Directions
    • Leadership Team Directory
    • Board of Directors
    • Impact Reports & Financial Statements
    • Blog
    • Employment Opportunities
  • Shop
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 and spay/neuter services.
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