This article was featured in WYDaily on 10/4/24
October is National Adopt a Dog Month and local veteran-owned and operated Larry’s Plumbing is helping The Heritage Humane Society kick off this initiative together with its customers. For every service Larry’s Plumbing provides this October, the community-minded business will share a portion of its proceeds to help local shelter dogs get adopted. Joining the initiative, the three Ace Hardware stores of Greater Williamsburg are also providing customers with an opportunity to round up for pups.

National Adopt a Dog Month

According to the American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (ASPCA), National Adopt a Dog Month is an effort to shine a light on the 6.5 million animals that go into shelters each year hoping for a new home. Last year, 3.2 million dogs went into shelters and only 2.2 million were adopted. With shelters overwhelmed nationwide, Larry’s Plumbing is encouraging pet lovers to support adopting their next pet.
Like shelters nationwide, The Heritage Humane Society has so many dogs to select from, however, all have one thing in common — the desire for a nurturing forever home.

Turning on the flow of local giving

Larry’s Plumbing has chosen the area’s homeless dogs as the first to receive what it hopes will be a charity a month. For every job it does, 5% of net proceeds will be donated to dogs at The Heritage Humane Society who are eagerly hoping to find their forever homes. When customers give their business to Larry’s Plumbing, they’ll also be making a difference in the lives of Greater Williamsburg’s most vulnerable pet population.
As a company, Larry’s Plumbing is picking a charity or nonprofit to donate to each month beginning now. With October being Adopt a Dog Month, they chose The Heritage Humane Society in Williamsburg as an inaugural recipient.
“As a veteran-owned and operated business, we’re dedicated to serving our community with the same values of integrity and reliability that have defined us for over seven years. We believe in building lasting relationships with our customers by providing exceptional service at a fair price. When you need a plumber, you can count on Larry’s Plumbing to be there for you, with prompt, professional service and expert solutions tailored to your needs,” shares Larry Combs, co-owner and Master Plumber at Larry’s Plumbing.
In 2017, Larry’s Plumbing opened as a veteran-owned and operated business with Larry, his wife, Gina, who is the operations manager, and their team. Since that first day, they have been dedicated to serving the community with the same values of integrity and reliability that define them. They believe in building lasting relationships with their customers by providing exceptional service at a fair price. When community members need a plumber, they can count on Larry’s Plumbing to be there with prompt, professional service and expert solutions tailored to meet their needs. They serve Gloucester, Matthews, West Point, Williamsburg, Yorktown, Newport News, Kilmarnock, New Kent, and surrounding areas.

Round up for pups

Joining in the spirit of caring, the three local Ace Hardware Stores are also raising support for homeless pets this October. The three stores, each participating in October Round-Up, will ask customers if they’d like to round up their totals with the difference going towards making a difference in the lives of homeless pets in need at The Heritage Humane Society. The three stores have two Williamsburg locations at Ace Hardware 210 Monticello Ave and Ace Hardware 4511 John Tyler Hwy Ste L, and the Ace Hardware Providence Forge location at 9321 Pocahontas Trail.

Pets ready for National Adopt a Dog Month, and more

Nearly 250 dogscats and small pets are currently in the shelter’s care. Adoptable pets are available to meet during The Heritage Humane Society’s visiting and adopting hours from noon to 4:30 p.m., Tuesday through Sunday.
The shelter also has continuous needs for volunteers and foster caregivers.
To learn more, visit HeritageHumane.org, call 757-221-0150, or visit The Heritage Humane Society located at 430 Waller Mill Road, Williamsburg, VA 23185.

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