Pottery Painting Charity Night
2025-04-25 17:00 - 21:00 (America/New_York) | Paint on Pottery, 1430 High St., Suite 504, Williamsburg, VA, 23185, United States
Join us on Friday, April 25th, from 5 PM to 9 PM for a fun night of painting and giving back! Choose from our wide selection of pet-themed pottery (or any piece you like) and enjoy a discounted studio fee of just $5 per person. A portion of the proceeds will benefit the Heritage Humane Society, supporting their work with animals in need. Plus, a volunteer from the Heritage Humane Society will be present to provide information about their mission and how you can help. No reservations needed, walk-ins welcome!
Come paint, learn, and support a great cause!

Hello Summer Pet Photo Contest
2025-05-19 07:00 - 2025-06-16 17:00 | Heritage Humane Society
Have a photogenic pet? Ever wanted to show off the adorableness of your furry friend? Submit your pet’s photo to The Heritage Humane Society’s 2025 Hello Summer Pet Photo Contest and get the most votes to win a featured spot in the 2026 Hello Summer Pet Photo Contest Calendar! From May 19 to June 16, pet lovers have the chance to showcase their beloved companions in a competition that helps homeless pets in need.
The top 13 photos with the most votes when the contest ends on June 16 will enjoy a complimentary photo session with Sweet Ellie Photography. The 1st place winner will be the cover of the calendar. The 2nd – 13th place winners will each receive a month in the calendar. Each vote is only $1 (required minimum of 5 votes) and 100% of the proceeds benefit the sheltered animals at The Heritage Humane Society.
Entries and voting open at 7 AM on Monday, May 19, and close at 5 PM on Monday, June 16. Mini prizes will be awarded at 5 PM each Friday during the contest to the top voted pet. You can only win one mini prize. If the same pet is the top voted winner for more than one week, the mini prize will go to the next highest voted pet.
All entrants will receive information on the 2026 Hello Summer Pet Photo Contest Calendar after the photo sessions are completed and the calendar is created.

Enter Your Pet & Vote Here (Starting May 19)!

Spring Belk Charity Sale
2025-05-31 10:00 - 12:00 | Belk Williamsburg, 4900-3 Monticello Ave., Williamsburg, VA, 23188, United States
Belk is having their Spring Belk Charity Sale from June 6 – 8.
Volunteers from the Heritage Humane Society Auxiliary will be at Belk on Saturday, May 31 from 10 a.m. – 12 p.m. with sale coupons.
Come by and purchase a pre-sale coupon for the big sale! A percentage of the ticket sales will benefit the homeless pets. There will be a table set up inside the store with information about the sale and information about the shelter.
There will also be an adoptable dog from the shelter there!

Spring Belk Charity Sale
2025-06-05 10:00 - 12:00 | Belk Williamsburg, 4900-3 Monticello Ave., Williamsburg, VA, 23188, United States
Belk is having their Spring Belk Charity Sale from June 6 – 8.
Volunteers from the Heritage Humane Society Auxiliary will be at Belk on Thursday, June 5 from 10 a.m. – 12 p.m. with sale coupons.
Come by and purchase a pre-sale coupon for the big sale! A percentage of the ticket sales will benefit the homeless pets. There will be a table set up inside the store with information about the sale and information about the shelter.
There will also be an adoptable dog from the shelter there!

Spring Belk Charity Sale
2025-06-07 10:00 - 12:00 | Belk Williamsburg, 4900-3 Monticello Ave., Williamsburg, VA, 23188, United States
Belk is having their Spring Belk Charity Sale from June 6 – 8.
Volunteers from the Heritage Humane Society Auxiliary will be at Belk on Saturday, June 7 from 10 a.m. – 12 p.m. with sale coupons.
Come by and purchase a pre-sale coupon for the big sale! A percentage of the ticket sales will benefit the homeless pets. There will be a table set up inside the store with information about the sale and information about the shelter.
There will also be an adoptable dog from the shelter there!

Pottery Painting Charity Night
2025-06-27 17:00 - 21:00 | Paint on Pottery, 1430 High St., Suite 504, Williamsburg, VA, 23185, United States
oin us on Friday, June 27th, from 5 PM to 9 PM for a fun night of painting and giving back! Choose from our wide selection of pet-themed pottery (or any piece you like) and enjoy a discounted studio fee of just $5 per person. A portion of the proceeds will benefit the Heritage Humane Society, supporting their work with animals in need. Plus, a volunteer from the Heritage Humane Society will be present to provide information about their mission and how you can help. No reservations needed, walk-ins welcome!
Come paint, learn, and support a great cause!

Paws in the Air
2025-08-16 18:00 - 21:00 | Legacy Hall, 4301 New Town Ave., Williamsburg, VA, 23188, United States
About:
The annual Paws in the Air event is on Saturday, Aug. 16, 2025 from 6 – 9 PM. It will be held at Legacy Hall in New Town Williamsburg. The event will feature food, beer, wine, raffles, live music, community vendors, and more! Don’t miss this opportunity to make a difference in homeless pets’ lives and have a great time doing it. We hope to see you there.
All proceeds from the event support our McDuff Endowment Fund at The Heritage Humane Society.

McDuff Endowment Fund:
The McDuff Endowment Fund is a restricted fund that provides a safety net for the medical needs of homeless pets at The Heritage Humane Society. By making a gift to the McDuff Fund, you’re ensuring that the lifesaving mission of Greater Williamsburg’s largest shelter continues for many years to come.
Unable to attend the event? You can still help leave a lasting legacy by making a tax-deductible donation to the McDuff Fund today.

Learn More

Make Par for Pets Golf Classic
2025-09-12 07:30 - 15:00 | Kingsmill Resort, 1010 Kingsmill Rd., Williamsburg, VA, 23185, United States
Make Par for Pets Golf Classic
Friday, September 12, 2025
Kingsmill Resort
Join us for a day of spectacular golf, delicious food including breakfast and a lunch buffet, cold beer, contest holes, and camaraderie at Kingsmill Resort.
Gather your foursome or come alone and make new friends. We hope to see you on September 16 for a day that is sure to delight!
Want to get your business name in front of hundreds of sports enthusiasts? Sponsorship opportunities are available. If you have questions, email donate@heritagehumane.org.
A special thank you to our Heritage Humane Society Auxiliary for making this day possible!
CLICK HERE for more information about the event!

Paws for Applause
2025-10-18 15:00 - 19:00 | Alewerks, 189B Ewell Rd, Williamsburg, VA, 23188, United States
When:
Saturday, October 18 | 3 – 7 PM

About the Event:
Get ready for a GOOD TIME! Join us for a charity concert at Alewerks on Saturday, October 18. Three local bands will be performing live – Rent Party, Audio Portrait, and Marsh Hawk. The concert is to benefit The Heritage Humane Society. The event will feature raffles. Alwerks is kindly donated a portion of the sales during the concert to The Heritage Humane Society.

The Lineup:
Thank you to the amazing artists who are performing live at the concert on behalf of the animals.

Rent Party

Audio Portrait

Marsh Hawk

Yard Sale
2025-11-08 08:00 - 11:00 | Heritage Humane Society
Join us for a special Pet Supply Yard Sale on Saturday, November 8 from 8 AM to 11 AM at The Heritage Humane Society!
You’ll find great deals on new and gently used pet items including:

Crates & carriers

Leashes & collars

Beds & toys

Strollers, sweaters & costumes

Bowls, cat trees, and much more!

100% of the proceeds benefit the homeless pets at The Heritage Humane Society!
The sale will take place on the lawn area outside our adoption center, located at 430 Waller Mill Rd., Williamsburg, VA 23185.
Please note: We are NOT accepting additional yard sale item donations at this time.
Come shop for a cause and support pets in need!

Giving Tuesday
2025-12-02 | Heritage Humane Society
GIVING TUESDAY | December 2, 2025

Time for the Holiday Matching Gift Challenge!

On Giving Tuesday (Dec. 2) people all around the world demonstrate goodwill and kindness by donating to their favorite causes. We hope you will join them by making a gift to Heritage Humane Society on this day. Your kindness will help hundreds of animals that are being sheltered, fostered, or provided for in the community this holiday season.
Your donation will go twice as far thanks to the generosity of North Carolina Furniture & Mattress and other community sponsors who are matching every gift up to $50,000! Help give every pet in our community a safer and brighter future this holiday season. Visit our adoption center on Dec. 3 at 430 Waller Mill Rd. between 8:30 a.m. and 5 p.m. to donate in person and see your gift in action or make your gift online.
Any Amount Will Be Doubled!
$25 = $50
$100 = $200
$250 = $500

3 Easy Ways to Give:
1) Give online donate.heritagehumane.org
2) Give by phone 757-221-0150
3) Give by mail (or stop in) Heritage Humane Society
430 Waller Mill Rd.
Williamsburg, VA 23185

Williamsburg Christmas Market
2025-12-13 10:00 - 19:00, 2025-12-14 11:00 - 18:00 | Williamsburg Christmas Market, Court Street in Colonial Williamsburg, Williamsburg, VA, 23188, United States
Looking for a fun way to get in the holiday spirit? Join us at the Williamsburg Christmas Market on Saturday, December 13 from 10 AM – 7 PM and Sunday, December 14 from 11 AM – 6 PM.
We will have a booth in the outdoor venue. We will be selling holiday gifts for the humans and pets on your shopping list. Please stop by! All proceeds benefit the homeless pets at Heritage Humane Society.
CLICK HERE to learn more about the event!
Location: The market will be located on Court Street (Adjacent to Bicentennial Park/Behind the Art Museums of Colonial Williamsburg). There will be 32 vendor chalets, as well as photo ops with Santa, live entertainment, gluhwein (warm spiced wine), craft beers, Christmas music, fire pits, & delicious market food from local restaurants.

Hearts for Homeless Pets
2026-01-09 - 2026-02-28 | Heritage Humane Society
About:
January 9 through February 28, we hope you’ll participate in our annual Hearts for Homeless Pets fundraiser by purchasing paper hearts to show your love for pets. You can customize your heart(s) with up to THREE names of pet lovers, pets, or the names of adoptable pets at The Heritage Humane Society.
We are asking for a $10 or more donation per heart. The hearts will be displayed in our adoption center front lobby (located at 430 Waller Mill Rd., Williamsburg, VA) from Jan. 11 through the end of February. All donations are tax-deductible and will directly benefit the pets in our care.

Purchase Your Hearts Online Here!

Black Tie & Tails Gala
2026-04-18 17:00 - 20:30 | Doubletree Williamsburg Hotel, 50 Kingsmill Rd., Williamsburg, VA, 23185, United States
About:
Let’s pawty for a purpose at the second Black Ties & Tails Gala! Dine, drink, dance, and mingle with fellow animal lovers at DoubleTree by Hilton Williamsburg (50 Kingsmill Rd) on Saturday, April 18th. Guests will enjoy dinner, wine, beer, exciting raffles, a Good Shot Judy concert, and much more! If you are a major sponsor or purchase a Cat’s Meow or Top Dog table, enjoy a VIP champagne reception with hors d’oeuvres before the rest of the guests arrive, along with other fun surprises for everyone at your table.
This gala is not just an event, it’s a celebration of compassion, community, and commitment to helping local homeless pets in need at The Heritage Humane Society.
Must be 21 years or older to attend. We kindly ask you to leave your pets at home for this event.
Tickets available online soon!

Make Par for Pets Golf Classic
2026-09-11 07:30 - 15:00 | Kingsmill Resort, 1010 Kingsmill Rd., Williamsburg, VA, 23185, United States
Make Par for Pets Golf Classic
Friday, September 11, 2026
Kingsmill Resort
Join us for a day of spectacular golf, delicious food including breakfast and a lunch buffet, cold beer, contest holes, and camaraderie at Kingsmill Resort.
Gather your foursome or come alone and make new friends. We hope to see you on September 11 for a day that is sure to delight!
Want to get your business name in front of hundreds of sports enthusiasts? Sponsorship opportunities are available. If you have questions, email donate@heritagehumane.org.
A special thank you to our Heritage Humane Society Auxiliary for making this day possible!
CLICK HERE for more information about the event!

Giving Tuesday
2026-12-01 | Heritage Humane Society
GIVING TUESDAY | December 1, 2026

Time for the Holiday Matching Gift Challenge!

On Giving Tuesday (Dec. 1) people all around the world demonstrate goodwill and kindness by donating to their favorite causes. We hope you will join them by making a gift to The Heritage Humane Society on this day. Your kindness will help hundreds of animals that are being sheltered, fostered, or provided for in the community this holiday season.

3 Easy Ways to Give:
1) Give online donate.heritagehumane.org
2) Give by phone 757-221-0150
3) Give by mail (or stop in) Heritage Humane Society
430 Waller Mill Rd.
Williamsburg, VA 23185
