Heritage Humane

Schwartzy's Birthday Bash
2023-07-15 - 2023-07-16 | Nautical Dog, 5102-B Main Street, Williamsburg, VA, 23188, United States

PetSmart Adoption Day!
2023-07-16 | PetSmart Williamsburg, 4900 Monticello Ave., Williamsburg, VA, 23188, United States
Join us at PetSmart on July 16 for an Adoption Event!
There are many ways you can help and participate in this event!

Meet some other adoptable pets!
We will have 1-2 adoptable dogs and possibly some small critters. Look for the orange “Adopt Me” vest on the dogs!

Learn about the happening at Heritage Humane Society!
We will have an information table set up inside PetSmart. Make sure to visit it to see what is happening at our shelter right now! We will have brochures, event information, and adoption binders with listings of our available pets.
Donate supplies!
If you are purchasing pet supplies at PetSmart, consider donating to Heritage Humane Society! The cashiers at PetSmart will set aside items for the homeless pets in our care. CLICK HERE to see our Wish Lists.
PetSmart Location:
PetSmart Williamsburg
4900 Monticello Ave.
Williamsburg, VA 23188

Animal Camp
2023-07-17 08:30 - 2023-07-21 12:30, 2023-07-31 08:30 - 2023-08-04 15:30 (America/New_York) | Heritage Humane Society
Our Summer Animal Camps are BACK! We are offering four week-long camps in 2023! The campers will experience a unique and enriching camp experience. Throughout the week guest speakers from the animal welfare field will be doing interactive presentations for the campers. In addition, each camper will get a chance to interact with a variety of pets at The Heritage Humane Society. There will also be a variety of fun crafts and games throughout the week focused on animal welfare, biology, and conservation. Registration includes daily snacks, a camp t-shirt, crafts, and a pizza and water fun day.
Below are the camp weeks we are offering. Space is limited, so register your spot now!
Rising 1st – 3rd grader Camps (8:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. daily):
– June 26 – June 30
– July 17 – July 21
Rising 4th – 6th grader Camps (8:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. daily):
– July 10 – July 14
– July 31 – August 4
Register online now.

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

Charity Artist Showcase at Alewerks Brewing
2023-08-01 18:00 - 21:00 | Alewerks, 189B Ewell Rd, Williamsburg, VA, 23188, United States
Four amazing and unique local 757 musicians from Williamsburg to Virginia Beach and in between have been kind enough to give their time for a good cause.
Join us on August 1 from 6 – 9 PM at Alewerks for a charity concert featuring – Jayden Bonner, TomKat, Mike Reed Music, and TA Gatling with Kristen Duo.
All tips collected will be donated to Heritage Humane Society. Alewerks is also kindly donating 10% of sales from 6 – 9 PM back to Heritage Humane Society.

Community Snoutreach Adoption Event
2023-08-11 12:00 - 2023-08-13 16:30 | Heritage Humane Society
Community Snoutreach Adoption Event
Friday, August 11 – Sunday, August 13, 2023
Eighteen participating municipal shelters and private animal rescue organizations are conducting a fee-waived or fee-reduced adoption event this weekend thanks to a grant from the Community Foundation for a greater Richmond. Coordinated by the Richmond SPCA and Ring Dog Rescue, these 18 groups will offer reduced or waived adoption fees in an effort to send hundreds of homeless dogs into loving homes, freeing up much-needed space at public and private animal welfare organizations across metro Richmond and beyond.
The Heritage Humane Society will be participating in this adoption weekend. All dog adoption fees will be 75% OFF this Friday, Saturday and Sunday.
As a reminder, adoptions are first-come, first-serve. If you are interested in learning more about our adoptable pets visit heritagehumane.org/adopt. Our adoption hours are from 12 p.m. to 4:30 p.m., Tuesday – Sunday.
This promotion is for approved adopters only. This promotion is only for dogs ready to go home. This promotion cannot be combined with other specials.

2nd Saturdays at Nautical Dog
2023-08-12 11:00 - 13:00 | Nautical Dog, 5102-B Main Street, Williamsburg, VA, 23188, United States
Saturday, August 12 from 11 am – 1 pm
Meet your new best friend. Every 2nd Saturday (unless otherwise noted) meet adoptable dogs from Heritage Humane Society at Nautical Dog from 11 am – 1 pm.

Location: Nautical Dog, 5102-B Main Street, Williamsburg, VA 23188
CLICK HERE to learn more about our adoptable pets!
CLICK HERE to see the event flyer

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

Hampton Roads Show Pet Pals
2023-08-31 10:00 - 11:00 | Hampton Roads Show, 300 Wavy St., Portsmouth, VA, 23704, United States
An adoptable pet from Heritage Humane Society will be showcased on the Hampton Roads Show on Thursday, August 31, 2023!
We will also be discussing “Everything you need to know” about what’s going on at Heritage Humane Society!
This is a fun show and we are excited to be a part of it. If you’re interested in learning more about the organization, be sure to watch!

2nd Saturdays at Nautical Dog
2023-09-09 11:00 - 13:00 | Nautical Dog, 5102-B Main Street, Williamsburg, VA, 23188, United States
Saturday, September 9 from 11 am – 1 pm
Meet your new best friend. Every 2nd Saturday (unless otherwise noted) meet adoptable dogs from Heritage Humane Society at Nautical Dog from 11 am – 1 pm.

Location: Nautical Dog, 5102-B Main Street, Williamsburg, VA 23188
CLICK HERE to learn more about our adoptable pets!
CLICK HERE to see the event flyer

Pets & Pajamas Kids Movie Night
2023-09-09 17:30 - 21:00 | Heritage Humane Society

Make Par for Pets Golf Classic
2023-09-15 09:00 - 15:00 | Kingsmill Resort, 1010 Kingsmill Rd., Williamsburg, VA, 23185, United States
Make Par for Pets Golf Classic
Friday, September 15, 2023
Kingsmill Resport
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!

Drool in the Pool
2023-09-17 11:00 - 15:00 | Chickahominy Riverfront Park, 1350 John Tyler Memorial Hwy,, Williamsburg, VA, 23185, United States
Drool in the Pool
Sunday, September 17, 2023
Chickahominy Riverfront Park Pool
Join us for Drool in the Pool on Sunday, September 17. This event welcomes water-loving pups to join animal-lovers like you to save lives, one belly flop at a time! Once a year, dogs of all shapes and sizes converge on the Chickahominy Riverfront Park pool for a day they’ll never forget! $10/donation per dog. Pool passes for your dog will be available at the gate. Music, refreshments and goodies featured. All proceeds from the event benefit the homeless pets at Heritage Humane Society.
Visit heritagehumane.org/drool to learn more about the event.
*This event is weather permitting*
Thank you to James City County Parks and Recreation

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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Colonial Heritage Dog Swim Day
2023-10-02 14:00 - 16:00 | Colonial Heritage, 6500 Arthur Hills Dr., Williamsburg, VA, 23188, United States
Join us at Colonial Heritage on Monday, October 2, 2023 for their annual “Doggie Swim Day.”
Dogs are welcome to enjoy the Colonial Heritage Pool from 2 p.m. – 4 p.m.
We hope to see you there!

Paws for Applause
2023-10-07 14:30 - 19:00 | Alewerks, 189B Ewell Rd, Williamsburg, VA, 23188, United States
When:
Saturday, October 7 | 2:30 – 7 PM

About the Event:
Get ready for a GOOD TIME! Join us for a charity concert at Alewerks on Saturday, October 7. Three local bands will be performing live – Bad Habit, Marsh Hawk, and The New Trio. The concert is to benefit The Heritage Humane Society. The event will feature raffles and adoptable dogs. Alwerks is kindly donated 10% 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.

New Trio

Bad Habit

Marsh Hawk

Children's Health Expo
2023-10-14 10:00 - 14:00 | Sentara Williamsburg Regional Medical Center, 100 Sentara Circle, Williamsburg, VA, 23188, United States
Outdoor Event | Free Admission
Saturday, October 14 | 10 AM – 2 PM
Location: Sentara Williamsburg Regional Medical Center
Heritage Humane Society will be a part of the annual Children’s Healthy Expo. We will have a table at the event with information on our birthday parties, animal camps, and ways youth community members can get involved with Heritage Humane Society.
We hope to see you there!

Halloween Kids Movie Night
2023-10-14 17:30 - 21:00 | Heritage Humane Society

Fall Belk Charity Sale
2023-10-18 10:00 - 12:00 | Belk Williamsburg, 4900-3 Monticello Ave., Williamsburg, VA, 23188, United States
Belk is having their Fall Belk Charity Event on November 3 – 5, 2023
Volunteers from the Heritage Humane Society Auxiliary will be at Belk on Wednesday, October 18 from 10 am – 12 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!

2nd Saturdays at Nautical Dog
2023-10-21 11:00 - 13:00 | Nautical Dog, 5102-B Main Street, Williamsburg, VA, 23188, United States
Saturday, October 21 from 11 am – 1 pm
Meet your new best friend. Every 2nd Saturday (unless otherwise noted) meet adoptable dogs from Heritage Humane Society at Nautical Dog from 11 am – 1 pm.

Location: Nautical Dog, 5102-B Main Street, Williamsburg, VA 23188
CLICK HERE to learn more about our adoptable pets!
CLICK HERE to see the event flyer

Boos & Barks at Kingsmill
2023-10-22 12:00 - 15:00 | Kingsmill Resort, 1010 Kingsmill Rd., Williamsburg, VA, 23185, United States

Fall Belk Charity Sale
2023-10-25 10:00 - 12:00 | Belk Williamsburg, 4900-3 Monticello Ave., Williamsburg, VA, 23188, United States
Belk is having their Fall Belk Charity Event on November 3 – 5, 2023
Volunteers from the Heritage Humane Society Auxiliary will be at Belk on Wednesday, October 25 from 10 am – 12 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!

YMCA Fall Festival
2023-10-27 17:00 - 19:00 | R.F. Wilkinson Family YMCA, 301 Sentara Circle, Williamsburg, VA, 23188, United States

Fall Belk Charity Sale
2023-11-02 10:00 - 12:00 | Belk Williamsburg, 4900-3 Monticello Ave., Williamsburg, VA, 23188, United States
Belk is having their Fall Belk Charity Event on November 3 – 5, 2023
Volunteers from the Heritage Humane Society Auxiliary will be at Belk on Thursday, November 2 from 10 am – 12 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!

NekoCon 2023
2023-11-03 15:00 - 2023-11-05 16:00 | Hampton Convention Center, 1610 Coliseum Drive, Hampton, VA, 23666, United States
Join us in the annual celebration of anime and Japanese culture at NekoCon. This year’s theme is “Little Witch Catademia.”
To learn more about the 2023 NekoCon convention at the Hampton Roads Convention Center CLICK HERE!
NekoCon is hosting a charity auction to benefit The Heritage Humane Society. There will be an information table at the convention.

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.
