Downward Dog for a Cause
2021-09-25 00:30 - 16:30 (America/New_York) | Mount Bay Rec Center, 101 Tutters Neck, Williamsburg, VA, 23185, United States
Event Date and Location:
Saturday, September 25 from 12:30 pm – 4:30 pm
Mounts Bay Rec Center (in Kingsmill) – 101 Tutters Neck, Williamsburg, VA 23185

Event Details:
Body Balance Yoga & Fitness, Full Circle Yoga + Pilates and Layman Wellness are joining forces to host this Special Community Event! Come and join us to celebrate the Fall Equinox and welcome in the new season! All proceeds from this event will be donated to help care for the homeless pets at the Heritage Humane Society.
We will start the day with a Meet and Greet from some adorable and adoptable dogs from the Heritage Humane Society, which will be followed by an All -level yoga flow class, a Sound Bath & Meditation and a Drum Circle.
Throughout the afternoon we will have a Meditation Garden available for anyone wanting to enjoy a quiet peaceful environment and thoughtful introspection.
We will wrap up the afternoon with a Sangha featuring an assortment of delicious teas and an opportunity to socialize with friends and other members of the wellness community.

Schedule of Events:
12:30 pm – On-site check-in and Meet and Greet with some of the adorable dogs from HHS.
1 pm – Yoga Class – All Level Flow. Prior experience is not required but suggested, bring your own mat.
2:15 pm – Sound Bath & Meditation. No experience is needed, bring your own mat.
3 pm – Drum Circle. No experience is needed, drums will be provided.
4:15 pm – Sangha Gathering (to include tea and social time)

Registration:
Space is limited to allow for mindful spacing between participants. Pre-registration and event donation in advance is required to secure your spot. The suggested donation is $15 per activity or $30 for all 3 activities.
Click below to register online now!

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Zumba Halloween Event
2021-10-29 19:00 - 20:30 | American Family Fitness, 5137 Main Street, Williamsburg, VA, 23188, United States
Halloween is just around the corner! Join us for a fun, family-friendly night of Zumba! Costumes are encouraged but not necessary.
There will be prizes, raffles, and give away’s—All for a good cause. All donations benefit the homeless pets at Heritage Humane Society.
All are welcome, members and guests!

When: Friday, October 29, 2021 from 7pm – 8:30pm
Where: American Family Fitness, 5137 Main Street, Williamsburg, VA 23188
*Kid zone will be open for parents needing childcare.

Paws at the River
2021-10-30 09:00 - 15:00 | Riverwalk Landing, 425 Water Street, Yorktown, 23690, United States
Saturday, October 30 from 9 am – 3 pm!
Yorktown Market Days’ annual Paws at the River is designed to bring awareness to animal rescue organizations and to help place adoptable pets in their “furever” homes.
On this special day, the market fun will extend down to the green in front of the Riverwalk Landing Businesses where you’ll find informational booths and other educational opportunities!
This year they’re bringing back our popular town-wide trick-or-treating event at participating businesses. Come see what makes them an award-winning market and one of the favorites on the Peninsula!
Heritage Humane Society will have an informational table and adoptable dogs at the event.

Ghostoberfest at Brass Cannon Brewing
2021-10-30 17:00 - 21:00 | Brass Cannon Brewing, 5476 Mooretown Rd., Williamsburg, VA, 23188, United States
Event Details:
Join us at Brass Cannon Brewing for a Halloween-themed spooktacular event! There will be live music, raffles, a bake sale, games, a costume contest, and MORE!
Proceeds from the bake sale and raffles will benefit Heritage Humane Society.
Adoptable dogs will be at the event from 1 pm – 3 pm. We hope to see you there!

Location:
Brass Cannon Brewing
5476 Mooretown Rd.
Williamsburg, VA 23188
brasscannonbrewing.com

Meet Santa at Williamsburg Floral & Gifts
2021-12-18 12:00 - 14:00 | Williamsburg Floral & Gifts, 701 Merrimac Trail P, Williamsburg, VA, 23185, United States
Join us on Saturday, December 18 at Williamsburg Floral & Gifts from 12 pm – 2 pm! Santa will be making an appearance! They are encouraging visitors to bring supply donations from the Heritage Humane Society Wish List.
There will be an adoptable dog or two there as well from Heritage Humane Society. We hope to see you there!

Location:
Williamsburg Floral & Gifts
701 Merrimac Trail P
Williamsburg, VA 23185

Supply Wish List:

Betty White: A Celebration at Movie Tavern
2022-01-17 | Movie Tavern Williamsburg, 1430 High Street, Williamsburg, VA, 23185, United States
Celebrate the life of beloved icon, Betty White. The movie “Betty White: A Celebration” will be playing at Movie Tavern in Williamsburg on her 100th birthday (January 17)!
If you’d like to help our pets in honor of Betty and in celebration of her life and love of animals, we will have an information table set up at Movie Tavern on January 17. We will be collecting donations and supplies that day. We will also have adoptable dog appearances at 12:30 pm, 3:30 pm, and 6:30 pm.
CLICK HERE to learn more about purchasing tickets to the movie. Showtimes are at 1 pm, 4 pm, and 7 pm on January 17.
Unable to attend? Don’t worry, you can also honor Betty White by making an online donation to our organization by CLICKING HERE.
LOCATION: Movie Tavern Williamsburg, 1430 High Street, Williamsburg, VA 23185
#BettyWhiteChallenge

Pup-Casso Bouquets at Nautical Dog
2022-02-12 11:00 - 15:00 | Nautical Dog, 5102-B Main Street, Williamsburg, VA, 23188, United States

Pets & Family Photo Booth at Nautical Dog
2022-06-04 11:00 - 13:00 | Nautical Dog, 5102-B Main Street, Williamsburg, VA, 23188, United States

Hello Summer Pet Photo Contest
2022-06-27 07:00 - 2022-07-18 17:00
Have a photogenic pet? Ever wanted to show off the adorableness of your furry friend? Now is your chance! Enter our Hello Summer Pet Photo Contest!
Submissions open at 7 AM on June 27 and close at 5 PM on July 18.
Photo submissions are $3/per photo. You can also vote on your favorite photo(s) for $1/vote. Mini prizes will be awarded to the top-voted photo each Friday at 5 PM! The top 3 photos with the most votes when the contest concludes on July 18 will win complimentary photography sessions with Sweet Ellie Photography and one of the images captured at this session will hang on the wall of Heritage Humane Society!
All proceeds of this contest will benefit Heritage Humane Society.

Learn More About the Event

Enter the Contest or Vote HERE

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4th of July Hot Dog Eating Contest
2022-07-04 13:00 - 15:00 | Billsburg Brewery, 2054 Jamestown Rd, Williamsburg, VA, 23185, United States
When: Monday, July 4th at 2pm
Where: Billsburg Brewery, 2054 Jamestown Rd., Williamsburg, VA 23185
Join us on 4th of July at Billsburg Brewery for a hot dog eating contest supporting the homeless pets at Heritage Humane Society! Hungry Pug Food Truck will be providing the hot dogs!
For $10 you can sign up to participate in the contest (10 contestants maximum). Competitors will help collect donations by asking for sponsors to vote on them to win. Prizes will be awarded to the winner of the hot dog eating contest and the contestant that collects the most donations. All donations will go to Heritage Humane Society.
There will also be raffles, prizes, music, and adoptable dogs from Heritage Humane Society there!
CLICK HERE to learn more about the event and how to sign up to participate!

Halloween Pet Costume Sale
2022-10-01 12:00 - 16:30 | Heritage Humane Society
Come by the Heritage Humane Society classroom on Saturday, October 1 from 12pm – 4:30 p.m. for a spooktacular Halloween Costume Sale! We will have a variety of pet costumes available for purchase.
You can bring in supply donations from our wish list OR make a monetary donation.
Our supply wish list can be found here: heritagehumane.org/wish-lists. We are most in need of soft dog treats and canned kitten/cat food.
Heritage Humane Society is located at 430 Waller Mill Rd., Williamsburg, VA 23185.

Halloween Pet Costume Sale
2022-10-22 12:00 - 16:30 | Heritage Humane Society
Come by the Heritage Humane Society classroom on Saturday, October 22 from 12 p.m. – 4:30 p.m. for a spooktacular Halloween Costume Sale! We will have a variety of pet costumes available for purchase.
You can bring in supply donations from our wish list OR make a monetary donation.
Our supply wish list can be found here: heritagehumane.org/wish-lists. We are most in need of soft dog treats and canned kitten/cat food.
Heritage Humane Society is located at 430 Waller Mill Rd., Williamsburg, VA 23185.

Hearts for Homeless Pets
2023-01-23 - 2023-02-14 | Heritage Humane Society
Open Your Heart! Jan. 23 through Valentine’s Day (Feb. 14), we hope you’ll participate in our Hearts for Homeless Pets campaign by buying paper hearts to show your love for pets! You can customize your heart with a pet lover’s name(s), pet’s name(s), or a special message. By remembering your pets and special pet-lovers with a heart, you are also remembering our homeless ones awaiting adoption! All donations are tax-deductible and will directly benefit the pets at Heritage Humane Society.
For the many pets in our care, we are so incredibly grateful for your support.
CLICK HERE to learn more about the fundraiser.

James City Ruritan Club - Sip & Paint Fundraiser
2023-04-30 13:00 - 16:00 | Windchaser Meadery, 6931 Richmond Rd., Williamsburg, VA, 23188, United States

Let's Zumba!
2023-06-08 18:00 - 19:00 | Heritage Humane Society

Pups, Butts & Guts Workout
2023-06-17 08:30 - 09:30 | Heritage Humane Society

Hello Summer Pet Photo Contest
2023-06-26 07:00 - 2023-07-17 17:00
Have a photogenic pet? Ever wanted to show off the adorableness of your furry friend? Now is your chance! Enter our Hello Summer Pet Photo Contest!
Submissions open at 7 AM on June 26 and close at 5 PM on July 17.
Photo submissions are $3/per photo. You can also vote on your favorite photo(s) for $1/vote. Mini prizes will be awarded to the top-voted photo each Friday at 5 PM! The top 3 photos with the most votes when the contest concludes on July 17 will win complimentary photography sessions with Sweet Ellie Photography and one of the images captured at this session will hang on the wall of Heritage Humane Society!
All proceeds of this contest will benefit Heritage Humane Society.

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Kitten Yoga
2023-07-29 08:30 - 09:30, 2023-09-23 08:30 - 09:30 | Heritage Humane Society

Paint Your Pet at Strangeways Brewing
2023-08-19 18:00 - 21:00 | Strangeways Brewing, 1430 High Street #1103, Williamsburg, VA, 23185, United States
Join us at Strangeways Brewing in Williamsburg for a Paint Your Pet class! The class starts at 6 PM and you must pre-register to attend. Donations are benefitting the homeless pets at The Heritage Humane Society.

Register Online

Dog Yoga
2023-08-26 08:30 - 09:30 | Heritage Humane Society
Register Online

Paws in the Air
2023-09-30 14:00 - 17:00 | Legacy Hall, 4301 New Town Ave., Williamsburg, VA, 23188, United States
About:
The inaugural Paws in the Air event is on Saturday, Sept. 30 from 2 – 5 PM. It will be held at Legacy Hall in New Town Williamsburg. The event will feature food, beer, wine, a silent auction, 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.
Your ticket includes admission to the event, a lunch platter provided by Matchsticks BBQ Co (with vegetarian options), 2 drink tickets (wine and beer will be available), and 1 raffle ticket.
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.

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Puppy Yoga
2023-11-04 08:30 - 09:30 | Heritage Humane Society
Join us in The Heritage Humane Society’s classroom on November 4 at 8:30 a.m. for an hour-long beginner-friendly gentle yoga practice. It will be a donation-based yoga class to benefit the homeless pets at the shelter. This is a gentle yoga class accessible to yogis of all levels and beginner-friendly, modifications will be offered to meet the needs of all personal practices. Just show up with your yoga mat and be ready to breathe, move, have fun, and meet some adorable, adoptable PUPPIES!
You must pre-register online to secure your spot. It is a $20 donation per person. 100% of the donations are benefitting the homeless pets at HHS.

Puppy Yoga
2023-11-04 10:00 - 11:00 | Heritage Humane Society
Join us in The Heritage Humane Society’s classroom on November 4 at 10 a.m. for an hour-long beginner-friendly gentle yoga practice. It will be a donation-based yoga class to benefit the homeless pets at the shelter. This is a gentle yoga class accessible to yogis of all levels and beginner-friendly, modifications will be offered to meet the needs of all personal practices. Just show up with your yoga mat and be ready to breathe, move, have fun, and meet some adorable, adoptable PUPPIES!
You must pre-register online to secure your spot. It is a $20 donation per person. 100% of the donations are benefitting the homeless pets at HHS.

Holiday Fur Tree
2023-11-24 - 2024-01-01 | Holiday Fur Tree, Prince George Street, Williamsburg, 23185, United States
The Heritage Humane Society Fur Tree is a long-standing tradition in Williamsburg. This Holiday Season, remember pets and pet-lovers, both past and present. This tax-deductible contribution will benefit the homeless pets at Heritage Humane Society. The name(s) of the people or pet(s) will be inscribed on the bows; no limit to the number of bows you may purchase.
$30 – Large Bow
$15 – Small Bow
By remembering your pets and special pet-lovers with a bow, our community is also remembering our homeless ones, and we so appreciate it. For the many pets currently in our care, we are so incredibly grateful for this donation. We have so much to be thankful for at Heritage Humane Society, and that includes you!
The Fur Tree is made possible by the dedicated Heritage Humane Society Auxiliary Volunteers. We are incredibly grateful for their service and dedication.
CLICK HERE to learn more.

Christmas Kids Movie Night
2023-12-29 17:30 - 21:00 | Heritage Humane Society
When:
Friday, December 29 | 5:30 – 9 PM
About the Event:
Sign your kid(s) up for our Christmas Kids Movie Night (kids only)! We will be playing Home Alone in our HHS Classroom. It is $20 per kid and includes a pet-themed educational activity, a movie, popcorn, and pizza. Kids will also get a chance to meet some adoptable pets from HHS. Open to all children ages 8 – 12 years old. Enjoy an evening out while your kid(s) enjoy a fun movie night with us! Pajamas are welcome, but not required. We encourage the kids to bring their favorite blankets and pillow with them and a refillable water bottle.
100% of the proceeds benefit the homeless pets at HHS. Spots are limited, so sign up today!
Sign Up Online:
To reserve your kid’s spot, register online. Registration is $20 per person. Includes a movie, pizza, popcorn, and a pet-themed educational activity. Open to all children ages 8 – 12 years old.

Vision Board Workshop
2024-01-06 14:00 - 17:00 | Heritage Humane Society
When:
Wednesday, January 3 | 2 – 5 PM
About the Event:
Start 2024 the right way! A key part of welcoming the new year is making resolutions and creating opportunities to reset. This workshop is all about setting intentions, visualizing your goals, and creating a powerful vision board that will inspire and motivate you throughout the year. The Vision Board Workshop will be on Saturday, January 6 from 2 – 5 PM in the HHS classroom. It’s $45 per person. All supplies will be provided as well as light refreshments. You must be 18 years or older to attend.
Proceeds benefit the homeless pets at HHS. Spots are limited, so sign up today!
Sign Up Online:
To reserve your spot, register online. Registration is $45 per person.

Hearts for Homeless Pets
2024-01-13 - 2024-02-14 | Heritage Humane Society
About:
Now through Valentine’s Day (February 14), 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. 13 through the end of February. All donations are tax-deductible and will directly benefit the pets in our care.

Gift Match Challenge:
Your donation will go twice as far thanks to generous supporters of HHS who are matching every dollar donated up to $5,000!

Purchase Your Hearts Online:
We are asking for a $10 or more donation per heart. You can customize your heart(s) with up to THREE names.
CLICK HERE to purchase your hearts online.

Cat Yoga
2024-01-13 08:30 - 09:30 | Heritage Humane Society
Join us in The Heritage Humane Society’s classroom on January 13 at 8:30 a.m. for an hour-long beginner-friendly gentle yoga practice. It will be a donation-based yoga class to benefit the homeless pets at the shelter. This is a gentle yoga class accessible to yogis of all levels and beginner-friendly, modifications will be offered to meet the needs of all personal practices. Just show up with your yoga mat and be ready to breathe, move, have fun, and meet some adorable, adoptable CATS!
You must pre-register online to secure your spot. It is a $20 donation per person. 100% of the donations are benefitting the homeless pets at HHS.

Charity Yoga at Frothy Moon
2024-01-27 08:30 - 09:30 | Frothy Moon Brewhouse, 1826 Jamestown Rd., Williamsburg, VA, 23185, United States
Join us at Frothy Moon Brewhouse on Saturday, January 27 at 8:30 a.m. for an hour-long beginner-friendly gentle yoga practice with Jessica Ruff Yoga. It will be a donation-based yoga class to benefit the homeless pets at the shelter. This is a gentle yoga class accessible to yogis of all levels and beginner-friendly, modifications will be offered to meet the needs of all personal practices. Just show up with your yoga mat and be ready to breathe, move, and have fun.
100% of the donations are benefitting the homeless pets at HHS.
