Rock the Paws! - POSTPONED
2020-04-11 10:00 - 14:00 (America/New_York) | Kidsburg, 3793 Ironbound Rd., Williamsburg, VA, 23188, United States
Rock the Paws is being postponed in light of public health recommendations. We will update our community when we have more information. Thank you for your understanding.
WHERE:
Kidsburg (located in Veterans Park) | 3793 Ironbound Rd., Williamsburg, VA
Crafts will be set up in the pavilion area.
DETAILS:
Join us at Kidsburg on Saturday, April 11 from 10 AM – 2 PM for a fun-filled day of crafts and activities to support the homeless pets at Heritage Humane Society. There will be:

Rock painting (all supplies provided with instructions)
Snacks and beverages
Adoptable dogs from the shelter
Rocks will be $5 for 2 rocks (more can be purchased). All proceeds benefit the shelter.

This event is graciously sponsored by:

To learn more about Williamsburg VA ROCKS CLICK HERE!

YMCA Healthy Kids Day- CANCELED
2020-04-18 10:00 - 14:00 | R.F. Wilkinson Family YMCA, 301 Sentara Circle, Williamsburg, VA, 23188, United States
This event has been canceled by the R.F. Wilkinson Family YMCA due to health concerns of COVID-19.
Are the kids in your life already dreaming of summer? When kids are inspired, they can do anything. Let’s awaken their imagination so they can explore new activities and healthy habits.
Join us on Saturday, April 18 from 10 AM – 2 PM for the annual YMCA Healthy Kids Day! Make sure to bring your friends too! This family-friendly event is FREE and open to the public.
Heritage Humane Society will have adoptable dogs at the event!
Location: R.F. Wilkinson Family YMCA | 301 Sentara Circle, Williamsburg, VA 23188

2020 DoG Street Strut - Now a Virtual Walk!
2020-04-25 | YOUR HOME!, YOUR HOME, United States
In light of recent health concerns regarding COVID-19, Heritage Humane Society has converted the third annual DoG Street Strut to a VIRTUAL walk.
The DoG Street Strut is a major fundraising event for Heritage Humane Society. However, with the spread of COVID-19 and the government request to limit mass gatherings, we have made the decision to do our FIRST virtual pet walk. So join our team and get active with your pet! And, want to make an even bigger difference to pets that need your help? Start raising money!
What can you look forward to at a Virtual Pet Walk? It’s an online event that raises critical funds for local homeless pets. We still want you to get active with your pet(s), wear your legendary t-shirt, have your pup wear the exclusive bandana, participate in (now online) fun contests, and send us videos/photos so we can create a video that will showcase YOU and your PET! You can send them to us to post, or you can use hashtag #VIRTUALDSS2020 and tag @HeritageHumane in your post.

So sign up TODAY! The animals need your support!

REGISTRATION INCLUDES:

Exclusive 2020 Strut t-shirt (with NEW design for the VIRTUAL walk)
Dog bandana
Information on fun and interactive contests
All mailed directly to you!

DISTANCE: Any distance you like! Take a stroll in your neighborhood, go for a run, walk on your treadmill at home, or relax on your couch with your pets! YOU get to decide how you want to participate in the VIRTUAL walk!
LOCATION: Your Street! Your Home! Your Rules!
Click HERE to learn more about the event.

WindsorMeade Wellness Fair - CANCELLED
2020-04-28 10:00 - 12:00 | WindsorMeade Williamsburg, 3900 Windsor Hall Dr., Williamsburg, WV, 23188, United States
This event has been cancelled due to COVID-19.
WindsorMeade Williamsburg is a continuing care retirement community. They are hosting an annual Health Fair on Tuesday, April 28th from 10 A.M. – 12 P.M. in the WindsorMeade Wellness Center.
The fair will showcase medical providers and local businesses from the community. Heritage Humane Society will have a table and representative at the fair.

Last Day to Register for the 2020 Virtual DoG Street Strut!
2020-05-06 | YOUR HOME!, YOUR HOME, United States
In light of recent health concerns regarding COVID-19, Heritage Humane Society has converted the third annual DoG Street Strut to a VIRTUAL walk.
The DoG Street Strut is a major fundraising event for Heritage Humane Society. However, with the spread of COVID-19 and the government request to limit mass gatherings, we have made the decision to do our FIRST virtual pet walk. So join our team and get active with your pet! And, want to make an even bigger difference to pets that need your help? Start raising money!
What can you look forward to at a Virtual Pet Walk? It’s an online event that raises critical funds for local homeless pets. We still want you to get active with your pet(s), wear your legendary t-shirt, have your pup wear the exclusive bandana, participate in (now online) fun contests, and send us videos/photos so we can create a video that will showcase YOU and your PET! You can send them to us to post, or you can use hashtag #VIRTUALDSS2020 and tag @HeritageHumane in your post.

So sign up TODAY! The animals need your support!

REGISTRATION INCLUDES:

Exclusive 2020 Strut t-shirt (with NEW design for the VIRTUAL walk)
Dog bandana
Information on fun and interactive contests
All mailed directly to you!

DISTANCE: Any distance you like! Take a stroll in your neighborhood, go for a run, walk on your treadmill at home, or relax on your couch with your pets! YOU get to decide how you want to participate in the VIRTUAL walk!
LOCATION: Your Street! Your Home! Your Rules!
Online Registration is OPEN until May 6, 2020!
Click HERE to learn more about the event.

Give Local 757
2020-05-12 | Heritage Humane Society
GIVE LOCAL 757 | MAY 12, 2020

On Give Local 757 (May 12, 2020) people all around Hampton Roads demonstrate goodwill and kindness by donating toward their favorite cause. Join them with HHS’s Matching Gift Challenge. PLUS! A few generous members of Heritage Humane Society are matching every dollar donated to the animals on Give Local 757.
This giving movement is changing communities, inspiring action, and together we’re having a big impact on the homeless pets of Hampton Raods.
Any Amount Will Be Doubled!
$25 = $50
$100 = $200
$250 = $500

3 Easy Ways to Give on May 12:
1) Give online heritagehumane.org/donate
2) Give by phone 757-221-0150 ext. 1003
3) Give by mail (or stop in) Heritage Humane Society
430 Waller Mill Rd.
Williamsburg, VA 23185

Mega Yard Sale - CANCELED
2020-05-30 08:00 - 12:00 | Heritage Humane Society
Our Mega Yard Sale scheduled for May 30, 2020 has been canceled.
As of right now, we are temporarily suspending donation acceptance for any yard sale. We will update the community as soon as we know more. Thank you for your understanding.
If you have questions you can e-mail info@heritagehumanesociety.org or call our Adoption Center at 757-221-0150.

PetSmart National Adoption Weekend - Canceled
2020-06-05 12:00 - 14:00, 2020-06-06 12:00 - 16:00, 2020-06-07 12:00 - 14:00 | PetSmart Williamsburg, 4900 Monticello Ave., Williamsburg, VA, 23188, United States

Virtual Tails on the Trail
2020-06-06 | VA
Saturday, June 6, 2020 is National Trails Day! Celebrate by trailblazing in a County park. You and your furry friend can participate in the first-ever Virtual Tails on the Trail!

Visit your favorite trail and kick-off a summer-long adventure – take a selfie and email to parks.rec@jamescitycountyva.gov. All participants will be entered into a raffle for a chance at winning a doggie prize pack. County parks have more than 48 miles of trails for hiking, biking and walking–ALL FREE.

Dogs must be leashed and under owners’ complete and immediate control. Learn more at about the trails available by click HERE.

#jccparksrec #NationalTrailsDay

Clear the Shelters
2020-08-01 - 2020-08-30 | VA
August is Clear the Shelters month! Heritage Humane Society is thrilled to join WAVY TV 10 for the 6th annual CLEAR THE SHELTERS campaign! In order to help everyone continue to practice safe social distancing measures, NBC has changed this initiative from a one day event to a MONTH LONG event! Clear the Shelters will run from August 1 through August 31. Hundreds of shelters across the country have teamed up for this nationwide pet adoption drive. The goal is to help find loving homes for homeless pets in need and also help to financially support animal shelters!
We are excited to announce an adoption promotion for this years’ Clear the Shelters. We are offering 25% OFF all adult pet adoption fees NOW through Sunday, August 23!
To learn more about the promotion visit – www.heritagehumane.org/cleartheshelters2020
As a reminder, we are operating at a appointment-only adoption process. All available pets are listed here – www.heritagehumane.org/adopt. If you are interested in meeting a pet, please contact our Adoption Team to schedule an appointment. 757-221-0150 ext:0 or adopt@heritagehumanesociety.org.
Thank you to WAVY TV 10 for partnering with us for Clear the Shelters 2020!
#CleartheShelters

PetSmart National Adoption Weekend
2020-09-18 12:00 - 14:00, 2020-09-19 12:00 - 16:00, 2020-09-20 12:00 - 14:00, 2020-11-06 12:00 - 14:00, 2020-11-07 12:00 - 16:00, 2020-11-08 12:00 - 14:00 | PetSmart Williamsburg, 4900 Monticello Ave., Williamsburg, VA, 23188, United States

Whisky & Wags
2020-10-10 11:00 - 17:00 | Copper Fox Distillery, 901 Capitol Landing Rd., Williamsburg, VA, 23185, United States
Join us on Saturday, October 10 from 11 am – 5 pm at Copper Fox Distillery.
Bring an item/items from our Supply Wish List OR a minimum of a $5 cash donation and receive 50% OFF a cocktail!
Information about Heritage Humane Society and adoptable dogs will be at the event from 12 pm – 4 pm. Leashed pets are welcome to attend as well.

FURever Homes Walk/Run
2020-10-24 07:30 - 12:00 | Jamestown High School, 3751 John Tyler Hwy, Williamsburg, VA, 23185, United States
Calling all animal lovers! The 1st annual FURever Homes 8k, 5k, and Pet Run is coming up! Join us on Saturday, October 24, 2020 at Jamestown High School in Williamsburg, VA for a PAW-some event to support local homeless pets in need. This event is for runners and walkers of all ages and fitness levels. There will be an 8k, 5k, and 1-mile run/walk. All proceeds will benefit Heritage Humane Society.
Don’t feel like running a 8k or 5k? Sign up for the 1-mile Fun Run (and Pet Run). This event is untimed and you can participate with your dog(s)! The course starts and ends at Jamestown High School in Williamsburg, VA. The course will include sections of Greensprings Trail and the Capital Trail.
We are also offering a VIRTUAL option for people. Sign up and have your race packet delivered right to your home!
Visit www.heritagehumane.org/fureverrace to learn more about the event and to register!
Special thank you to our Presenting Sponsor – Long & Foster Real Estate!

Register Today!

Costumes & Cocktails - A Halloween Costume Contest
2020-10-25 13:00 - 17:00 | The Corner BARkery, 515-200 Prince George St., Williamsburg, VA, 23185, United States

Ghostoberfest at Brass Cannon Brewing
2020-10-29 18:00 - 20:00 | Brass Cannon Brewing, 5476 Mooretown Rd., Williamsburg, VA, 23188, United States
Join us at Brass Cannon Brewing on Thursday, October 29 for their Trivia Night! There will be a spooky twist to this trivia night – it will be Halloween Themed! There will be a bake sale table set up at the event. All proceeds will benefit the homeless pets at Heritage Humane Society!

KelRae Farm Food Hub Holiday Market
2020-11-07 09:00 - 13:00 | KelRae Farm, 126 Camp Road, Toano, VA, 23168, United States
You are invited to the 2020 KelRae Farm Food Hub Holiday Market! Come out to KelRae Farm on November 7th, to spend time with friends and family, enjoy local foods, support local producers, shop for holiday gifts, see cooking and prep demonstrations, and much more!

From 9 AM-1PM, the hardworking and dedicated local producers of our community will be set up and they want to meet you!

The Two Drummers food truck will be there as well with concessions and a percentage of sales will be contributed to the Williamsburg House of Mercy.

Event sponsors include Tide 92.3, Williamsburg KIA, and Williamsburg Memorial Park, to benefit the Williamsburg House of Mercy.

Heritage Humane Society will have an information table and adoptable dogs at the event!

There will be MANY other businesses and local producers in attendance as well! Come on out for a day of family fun!

LOCATION:
KelRae Farms
at 126 Camp Road, Toano, VA.

Producers and attendees must abide by all COVID-19 health regulations. Outside event-masks encouraged but not required.

Belk Charity Sale
2020-11-08 12:00 - 15:00 | Belk Williamsburg, 4900-3 Monticello Ave., Williamsburg, VA, 23188, United States
Belk is having their November Charity Sale from November 13 – November 15.
Volunteers from the Heritage Humane Society Auxiliary will be at Belk on Sunday, November 8 from 12 – 3 pm and Saturday, November 14 from 1 – 3 pm
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!
You can also receive your Belk Charity Day coupon online! CLICK HERE to learn more. Make sure to choose Heritage Humane Society as your charity of choice!
CLICK HERE to view the Charity Day Flyer!

Belk Charity Sale
2020-11-12 13:00 - 15:00 | Belk Williamsburg, 4900-3 Monticello Ave., Williamsburg, VA, 23188, United States
Belk is having their November Charity Sale from November 13 – November 15.
Volunteers from the Heritage Humane Society Auxiliary will be at Belk on Sunday, November 8 from 12 – 3 pm and Thursday, November 12 from 1 – 3 pm
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!
You can also receive your Belk Charity Day coupon online! CLICK HERE to learn more. Make sure to choose Heritage Humane Society as your charity of choice!
CLICK HERE to view the Charity Day Flyer!

Holiday Bazaar - Now ONLINE!
2020-11-20 00:00 - 2020-12-11 23:30 | Heritage Humane Society
Williamsburg’s Highly Anticipated Holiday Benefit for Homeless Pets is BACK again this year with an exciting new twist!
Our 2020 Annual Holiday Bazaar is ONLINE this year! Enjoy all of your favorite parts of our annual holiday benefit event from the comfort of your home!
You can order gifts and stocking stuffers for all the people and pets on your holiday list with a few simple clicks! We will have our signature one-of-a kind hand-crafted items proudly made by our Heritage Humane Society Auxiliary Volunteers! There will also be accessories, blankets, gourmet soups, original fabric creations, hand-knitted dog sweaters, gift baskets for people and pets, spectacular raffle prizes, and many surprises too! These items will be available to order online from November 20 through December 11!
All proceeds from this event will benefit the homeless pets at Heritage Humane Society.
Visit www.heritagehumane.org/bazaar to learn more!

King of Clubs Brewing Co. Fundraiser
2020-12-05 11:00 - 13:00 | KIng oc Clubs Brewing Company, 113 Palace Lane Unit D, Williamsburg, VA, 23185, United States
Join us on Saturday, December 5 from 11 am – 1 pm at King of Clubs Brewing Company!
They will be doing free tastings of everything on tap all day and will be donating $1 per beverage sold to Heritage Humane Society!
Come out and show your support for our local community! Help us raise awareness and funds for local homeless pets!
If you’re interested in donating goods or buying from the HHS Wishlist, CLICK HERE!
We look forward to seeing all of you at 113 Palace Lane, Suite D, in Williamsburg. Pending the weather, we will have tents set up out front, so you won’t be able to miss us!
Adoptable dogs from HHS will be there!

Williamsburg Christmas Market
2020-12-18 14:00 - 17:00 | Williamsburg Christmas Market, 345 Francis St W, 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 Friday, December 18 from 2 pm – 5 pm, and Saturday, December 19 from 10 am – 3 pm!
We will have tables set up at the outdoor venue and will be selling our hand-crafted Bazaar fabric creations and our HHS merchandise. Please stop by! All proceeds benefit the homeless pets at Heritage Humane Society.
CLICK HERE to learn more about the event!
Location: Colonial Williamsburg, corner of Francis Street and Henry Street. Recommended parking in P6 parking lot.

Williamsburg Christmas Market
2020-12-19 10:00 - 15:00 | Williamsburg Christmas Market, Court Street in Colonial Williamsburg, Williamsburg, VA, 23188, United States

Busch Gardens Winter Weekends
2021-01-16 13:00 - 15:00 | Busch Gardens Williamsburg, 1 Busch Gardens Blvd., Williamsburg, VA, 23185, United States
Celebrate the New Year in a winterland of fun with dazzling lights, thrilling rides and wildlife at Busch Gardens Williamsburg Winter Weekends event!
Heritage Humane Society will be there on Saturday, January 16 and Sunday, January 17 from 1 pm – 3 pm at the front entrance of the park! We will have information about our shelter and adoptable dogs!
CLICK HERE to learn more about the event and order tickets online.
