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Open Hours

Heritage Humane Society will be CLOSED on Labor Day (September 4). Heritage Humane Society is open from 12 p.m. – 4:30 p.m., Tuesday – Sunday, for animal viewings and adoptions. If you have questions prior to visiting, please email or call us. 757-221-0150 ext.0 or [email protected].
Please note all adoptions are facilitated on a first come, first served basis.
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). Stray animals do not require an appointment.
Monday: 8:30 a.m. – 11 a.m.
Tuesday: 8:30 a.m. – 11 a.m.
Wednesday: 8:30 a.m. – 11 a.m.
Thursday: :30 a.m. – 11 a.m.
Friday: 8:30 a.m. – 11 a.m.
Saturday: 8:30 a.m. – 11 a.m.
Sunday: 8:30 a.m. – 11 a.m.

Contact Us

Heritage Humane Society
430 Waller Mill Road
Williamsburg, VA 23185
Phone: (757) 221-0150
Email: [email protected]
We are located down Waller Mill Road, just past Waller Mill Elementary School.
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Emergencies:

If there is an EMERGENCY or you need assistance after our normal business hours please contact your local animal control office.
  • 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)

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    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 frpm 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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