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Heritage Humane Society

About Us

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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2024 Numbers Worth Sharing!

0 Lives Saved
Lives saved through adoption and transfer partnerships
0 Pets Fostered
The foster care program is vital to saving the lives of sick, injured, neonatal, undersocialized pets who need time to adjust and heal.
0 Pets Transferred to Our Care
Working with Rescue Partners to Save More Lives!
0 Pets Adopted
Dogs, Cats, Kittens, Puppies, Small Critters, Birds, and Reptiles
0 Kibble Kitchen
Pet Meals Provided Through Our Kibble Kitchen Program

Our Organization

Our mission is to work as compassionate stewards of companion animals that are in transition from stray/surrender to forever homes.

Heritage Humane Society will also educate the public about humane animal care and treatment, advocate animal welfare, and provide affordable adoption and spay/neuter services to measurably reduce overpopulation of unwanted companion animals. 

We depend on the support of community members like you. You are an integral part of the life-saving mission, if you have questions please reach out to us, and we’ll provide an answer! Questions? Email Us.

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Meet the Leadership Team

Kimberly Laska, CAWA
Kimberly Laska, CAWA

Executive Director

Kimberly joined Heritage Humane Society as the Executive Director in 2012. While adopting her cat Cherokee, she fell in love with the program, it's dedicated staff, volunteers, and mission to bring positive outcomes to the neediest and voiceless population in a community that she loved....
Sherrie Pride, LVT
Sherrie Pride, LVT

Senior Director of Medical and Animal Care

Christian Reeves
Christian Reeves

Finance and Administration Director

Hold tight! More information coming soon.
Diana Sturtevant
Diana Sturtevant

Director of Programs & Services

As Operations & Community Outreach Manager for the Heritage Humane Society, Diana brings more than 20 years of animal welfare experience to the day-to-day operations the Heritage Humane Society Adoption Center, handling as many as 1,800 homeless pets annually....
Jennifer Lafountain
Jennifer Lafountain

Marketing and Community Engagement Director

Jennifer Lafountain brings extensive experience—as well as a passion for working with people and pets—to her position as Marketing, Events & Humane Education Manager at the Heritage Humane Society. Prior to joining Heritage Humane, Jennifer served as the Animal Care Supervisor at Busch Gardens, Williamsburg....
Rock Washington
Rock Washington

Operations Manager

As the operations supervisor for Heritage Humane Society, Rock brings more than 8 years of animal welfare experience to the day-to-day operations of the Adoption Center, handling as many as 1,800 pets annually....

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    Open Hours
    • CLOSED on Memorial Day (May 26)
    • 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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