Auxiliary Programs & Events

Spring is here, and we have an extravaganza of things to celebrate! Mother’s Day, Father’s Day, National Nurses Week, Teacher Appreciation Week, Cinco De Mayo,  and so much more!

The Heritage Humane Society Auxiliary is having an online spring auction featuring gift cards and hand-crafted gift baskets blooming with amazing gifts for everyone! Don’t miss your chance to win! All proceeds benefit the homeless pets at Heritage Humane Society. Visit www.heritagehumane.org/spring-auction to learn more! Bidding opens at 8 am on April 19 and closes at 6 pm on April 29.

Williamsburg’s Highly-Anticipated Holiday Benefit Event for Homeless Pets!

A special thank you to everyone who supported our 2020 ONLINE Holiday Bazaar on November 20 – December 11. We were thrilled to be able to provide all your favorite parts of our annual holiday benefit virtually in 2020. We had amazing hand-crafted creations, gourmet soups from Williamsburg restaurants, an online silent auction, and seven fantastic raffle prizes. Stay tuned for details about the 2021 Holiday Bazaar soon! Visit www.heritagehumane.org/bazaar to learn more!

The long-standing tradition of the Fur Tree, in honor of pets and homeless animals, is placed each year in Colonial Williamsburg on St. Francis Street. The tree is put up each year on the weekend following Thanksgiving and remains there until after New Years’. 

CLICK HERE to learn more about the Fur Tree!

The Heritage Humane Society Auxiliary is now offering private sales of gently used ladies’ scarves. We’ll come to you and your friends! A member of the group will illustrate the use of the scarves to enhance and extend one’s wardrobe. Are you part of a social club? Host a scarf party event, and all proceeds will benefit the homeless. It’s a fun, easy, and beneficial way to make a difference.

The display and sale of the scarves include every fabric, size, shape, and color. Prices range from $5 to $40. All proceeds go directly to the homeless pets at Heritage Humane Society.

Mark your calendars! Our Golf Classic will be on Friday, September 17, 2021. Join us for a day of spectacular golf, delicious food including a boxed lunch and a dinner buffet, cold beer, contest holes, and camaraderie at Williamsburg National Golf Club. Gather your foursome or come alone and make new friends. We hope to see you on September 17, 2021 for a day that is sure to delight! Visit www.heritagehumane.org/golf to learn more! Early bird registration opens April 1, 2021!

Williamsburg National Golf Club
3700 Centerville Rd.
Williamsburg, VA 23188

The fear and anxiety that comes with being abused, lost, and abandoned can be overwhelming for our homeless pets. Although they are treated with great care by both the Heritage Humane Society staff and the dedicated volunteers, adjusting to new surroundings takes time. Wanting to help make the transition more calming to all the shelter animals.

Generous volunteers create handmade blankets for every dog and cat that gets adopted at Heritage Humane Society. More than 13,000 blankets have been given out since “Precious Pieces” started several years ago. If you like to knit, crochet or sew, please email [email protected]heritagehumanesociety.org to learn more.

CLICK HERE to learn more about the Precious Pieces Program.

A booth at the Williamsburg Antique Mall is provided to us without charge in return for our members donating time on Fridays to package and wrap mall purchases at the front desk.

Members of the Auxiliary and community support our mission to raise money for the shelter by donating items to sell in our booth. If you have items to donate or would like to volunteer, please email [email protected].

One of the Auxiliary’s longstanding fundraising methods is our Critter Canister program. We place canisters in almost 100 Williamsburg businesses. Each month, members collect the money from their assigned canisters and deliver it to the Heritage Humane Society Finance Director. If you are a business that is interested in becoming a part of this amazing fundraising campaign, please email [email protected].

The Monticello Avenue Belk store hosts sales to benefit local charities throughout the year. Heritage Humane Society Auxiliary volunteers sell sale admission tickets to customers. Heritage Humane Society showcases adoptable dogs at the events to attract interest and stimulate shelter conversations. These sales raise money for the shelter. Auxiliary members sell tickets to friends and family members prior to the sale day. Volunteers also sell tickets at the store on the sale day.

More details about the 2021 Belk Charity Sales coming soon!