How To Adopt

1) Come see us at 430 Waller Mill Road, Williamsburg, VA and visit with one of our wonderful animals waiting for their forever home!

2) Fill out our Application for Adoption.  Once approved, there will be a 24-hour hold on the pet. 

3) Return to the Humane Society to complete the adoption process.

Adoption Fees:

September Promotions:

POUND HOUNDS & LONELY LABS

Adopt a Beagle, Hound or Lab for $50. *

Adopt a Kitten for $25 *
**FOR THE MONTH OF SEPTEMBER THE S/N DEPOSIT WILL BE ONLY $50. INSTEAD OF OUR NORMAL $150.** FOR KITTENS ONLY!

Adopt a Cat for $15. *

Adopt us at a reduced cost & HELP the abandoned and the lost!

GIVE THE GIFT OF LIFE - ADOPT A PET!

*There is an additional refundable deposit of $150 required at the time of adoption if the animal is not yet fixed. Please see below for what is included with your adoption fee.(Promotions offered for a limited time)

 

 
Adoption Fees Include:

1. All initial vaccines
2. Flea & Tick protection while at HHS
3. Avid Microchip
4. Heartworm or Feline Leukemia Testing

**We only accept Cash or Visa/MasterCard***

Basic Policies:
- All adoption applicants must be at least 21 years old and provide a valid driver's license.

- Animals presently in the applicant's home must be up to date on all vaccinations.

- Renters will be required to provide contact name and phone number of landlord upon completion of the adoption application. HHS will contact landlord to verify pet policy and payment of pet deposit prior to adoption.

- Heritage Humane Society recommends that cats be kept indoors for their safety.

- Virginia law requires that you provide adequate shelter, veterinary care and daily food and water for a domestic animal. It also states that all cats and dogs released from adoption agencies must be spayed/neutered.

-Heritage Humane Society reserves the right to decline any adoption application.

Picking Up Your New Pet:
Please bring your own carrier for cats/kittens and collar and leash for dogs/puppies.  We sell Lupine collars and leashes at the shelter that are guaranteed for life!

The Heritage Humane Society reserves the right to do a home check - either before or after the adoption has taken place - at the management's discretion.

Before You Adopt. . .

Adopting a pet can be a great experience for you and your family.  A new pet can instantly warm your heart as they join your family.  A new pet can also be a challenge if you have not considered all the factors before you adopt.  Before you make the decision, be sure to think about this:

Why do you want a pet?  It’s important to consider this question before you adopt.  Your pet will be with you for years to come, so you should make sure you are adopting for the right reasons. 

Can you afford a pet? Are you prepared to spend $400 to $700 a year on food, medical care, training classes, toys and more?

Do you have time for a pet?  Taking care of a pet can be time-consuming.  Pets require food, water, exercise, care and companionship every day. 

Does your housing allow pets?  Many apartments and other rental communities have restrictions or don’t allow pets at all.  Check with them before you visit us.

Are you ready to take care of your pet their entire lifetime?  When you chose to adopt a pet, you are committing yourself to the pet for the rest of their lives.  Taking care of a pet requires a responsible owner.  A pet needs constant love and attention, just as humans do.   That said, adopting a pet can be a very rewarding experience when you and your pet create a true, loving bond that will last a lifetime.