Auxiliary Programs & Events

The HHS Auxiliary is comprised of people with a wide variety of backgrounds and interests. We constantly seek to increase our level of involvement with new events, programs, and community engagement initiatives. a diversity of skills; no matter what your background, you can help. We need bakers, marketers, social media expertise, knitters, advocates, grant writers, technologists, volunteer coordinators, as well as community and business leaders. We invite you to join our dynamic group. You will enrich your life and those of our animals as you make lifelong friendships.

HHSA meetings are held the second Wednesday of each month at 10:15 am in the Heritage Humane Society classroom. The shelter is located at 430 Waller Mill Rd., Williamsburg, VA 23185.

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 18 and closes at 6 pm on April 28.

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

Our annual Holiday Bazaar will be on Saturday, November 19 at Bruton Parish Hall in Williamsburg from 9am – 3pm.  This staple event is back this holiday season and is a tradition in Williamsburg. We have something for everyone on your holiday shopping list (furry and human)! There will be amazing hand-crafted fabric creations, gourmet soups from local Williamsburg restaurants, fantastic raffle prizes, homemade baked goods, gift baskets, and MORE! All proceeds benefit the homeless pets at Heritage Humane Society.

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 16, 2022. Join us for a day of spectacular golf, delicious food including a continental breakfast and a lunch buffet, cold beer, contest holes, and camaraderie at Kingsmill Resort. Gather your foursome or come alone and make new friends. Visit www.heritagehumane.org/golf to learn more about the event and about our sponsorship opportunities! Registration is open!

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 2022 Belk Charity Sales coming soon!