Portsmouth Humane Society

Category: Non-profit organization in Portsmouth, Virginia

Address: 4022 Seaboard Ct, Portsmouth, VA 23701, USA

Phone: +17573976004

Opening hours

Sunday: 12–5PM

Monday: 12–5PM

Tuesday: Closed

Wednesday: 12–5PM

Thursday: 12–5PM

Friday: 12–5PM

Saturday: 12–5PM

Reviews

E. M. Torres

Oct 9, 2022

Great customer service. 1 employee at the front desk with lots to do. Just be patient. Adopted 2 black kittens, Shadow & Sweet Pea. Love both of them, only 4 months old.

Neek Norview

Oct 2, 2022

Awesome Everything

Chelsea Dedmon

Sep 25, 2022

Had the pleasure of interacting with them through their cause for paws event. It was a great event and I hope it helped a lot the animals they have in their shelter! The reason for 4 stars is because one of the other volunteers (she could have been employed with the shelter, I’m not sure) was handling one of the adoptable dogs that had been brought out totally wrong. He was choking himself out with his martingale collar, and when I tried to approach her about making his leash into a harness she insisted that a harness wouldn’t do anything for him and that he just needed training. She wasn’t rude or anything but a harness would very well have helped him and would have protected his neck/trachea from the tightening of the martingale collar that wasn’t doing anything.

Isaac Phillips

Sep 24, 2022

I did some volunteer work and felt very accomplished afterwards. They need all the help they can get and the staff are wonderful.

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Questions & Answers

Do you take item donations?

Debra Killingsworth | Oct 10, 2018
Portsmouth Humane Society | Oct 10, 2018

Yes and you can find a list of requested items on our website, or every Wednesday we post a wish list on our Facebook page.

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Do they rabbits?

Lakeisha Moye | Nov 13, 2021
Erika | Nov 13, 2021

At times, yes.

Do you have to pay to adopt these animals?

Cole Harris | Oct 10, 2019
Tom Carney | Oct 10, 2019

Portsmouth animal shelter has adoption events often, sometimes with greatly reduced fees. Best thing is to check their web site or Facebook page

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How do I begin the volunteer process?

Allison Goodwin | Oct 10, 2019
Lance Dawson | Jan 12, 2022

Application is on their web site.... Im fostering a crazy little kitten right now

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What are the procedures for dropping off a pet you can no longer keep?

Clarence Pearson | Oct 10, 2018
Alesia White | Oct 10, 2018

Surrenders are taken by appointment only. There is a $50 surrender fee that goes towards the care of the animal. U can call and make and appointment

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What is the adoption process here?

Davina Montes | Oct 10, 2018
Pam Stutz | Oct 10, 2018

Their website has all the details needed for adopting, including cost.

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Is there anyone to accept strays after hours?

Neptune McDermott | Dec 13, 2021
Bonnie Schaeffer | Dec 13, 2021

Call them and listen to their recording.

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Do you take towels or linens?

Joyce Saveika | Nov 13, 2021
Bonnie Schaeffer | Nov 13, 2021

Yes

Where can I find a dog free to a good home? Looking for a play mate for my dog Rocco please

Angel Reust | Oct 9, 2021
Tamara Williams | Aug 10, 2022

I have one

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Do the human society accept dogs with diabetes...he was just diagnosed and I can't take care of him..he's 8 years old.

Joyce Pettus | Oct 9, 2021
Cheryl Pickel | Oct 9, 2021

Yes but have you tried to find him a loving family yourself?

Do they currently have ferrets?

Backup Space | Oct 9, 2020
Tonya Boes | Oct 9, 2020

None on Wednesday this week but doesn't hurt to give them a call.

Do you need volunters?

Deb Cutten | Oct 9, 2020
Brian Skinner | Oct 9, 2020

You go girl,volunters are what makes the humane society so successful.

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Do they currently have ferrets?

Darth Awesome | Oct 9, 2020
Brian Skinner | Oct 9, 2020

I didn't see any last time I was there,but you never know what they may have from time to time, best thing to do is visit or call them to see what they do have or expect to get in the future.

Do you neuter cats?

Linda Myers | Oct 9, 2020
Brian Skinner | Oct 9, 2020

They neuter animals that you get from them,I am not sure if they do others, but PETA does it for free at there mobile unit for free just make a donation.

Can I apply for my dogs license online?

Belinda Allen | Oct 10, 2019
Brian Servidio | Oct 10, 2019

Depends on your City.

Do you take in an animal for adoption. Can't care for animal. Elderly senior citizen and can no longer care do to age and health

June Merritt | Oct 10, 2019
Tom Carney | Oct 10, 2019

I belive so, but it's always a good idea to call and ask them directly.

Do you have a need for large bird cages?

Shari Declet | Oct 10, 2019
Sean Malinish | Oct 10, 2019

The Humane society takes Donated cages, blankets, food. You can drop the item off during business hours.

Why would they send the small animals to Hilltop?

B D | Oct 10, 2019
B D | Oct 10, 2019

It's on thier website page

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Will they allow people to trade an animal for an animal?

Keila Scott | Oct 10, 2019
Aimee LaNier | Oct 10, 2019

If you foster an animal and that animal doesn't work out then you can try another animal. But you cannot surrender an animal and adopt another.

I have 2 cats that I can’t keep and do not have the money to pay to surrender them. What would I do

Stacy Frisby | Oct 10, 2019
Tom Carney | Oct 10, 2019

Call the shelter

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Yes how much is it to . Adopt 2 kittens

Lisa Owens | Oct 10, 2018
Portsmouth Humane Society | Oct 10, 2018

Our kittens are 2 for $86 with their spay/neuter, vaccinations and microchip

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Can you drop your dog off ? To find him a better home

Nakia Quarles | Oct 10, 2018
Danielle Dhaliwal (HikikoMori) | Oct 10, 2019

Yes you can! Surrender fee is 50 dollars

how much does it cost to adpot a 3 month old puppy?

Caitlyn Edwards | Oct 10, 2018
Portsmouth Humane Society | Oct 10, 2018

Puppies (under 6 months) are $200. This includes spay/neuter, microchip, and all core vaccinations. We do have puppies occasionally, but they tend to get adopted quickly. We do not have any right now.

Are doing the shelter event today ?looking for a kitten 6 months or younger

L Pierce | Oct 10, 2018
Portsmouth Humane Society | Oct 10, 2018

tODAY IS CLEAR THE SHELTERS AND ALL ADOPTIONS ARE FREE

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Looking for a young black or brown Lab or lab mix. I would like to be able to bring my rescue to meet apossible adoption, if possible.

Janet Eaton | Oct 10, 2018
Portsmouth Humane Society | Oct 10, 2018

Although David is correct about looking on our website, you do not need an appointment to do a dog to dog introduction.

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Do you take wall ins? My dog needs a rabies shot and city license.

Tiffany Curtis | Oct 10, 2018
Glenda Elkins | Oct 10, 2018

No they dont do that .. call Peta and ask about getting shots and fixed. If its a pit bull its free but you will have to oay for shots. You can take your pet to Peta by apoointment and the will help u.. city license you have to go downtown and register

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Do you spay cats at low or no cost?

Sheri Williams | Oct 10, 2018
Ruth Gallagher | Oct 10, 2018

They were trying to get a program together. I would call and see. If not they may have better resources

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Do you offer community service opportunities at Portsmouth Humane?

Jackie Johnson | Oct 10, 2018
Danielle Dhaliwal (HikikoMori) | Oct 10, 2018

They have a volunteer program, but not community service.

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Do you take dry dog food? I have 2 partiality bata and one new one unopened?

Annie Crawford | Oct 10, 2018
Danielle Dhaliwal (HikikoMori) | Oct 10, 2018

They only take grain free or science diet. They will take any wet food, but it MUST be unopened for them to accept it.

Good Morning, wanted to ask if y'all set traps for Raccoons? Or lend out? Think I have one trying to live in my attic.

Rich B!! (HB) | Oct 10, 2018
Danielle Dhaliwal (HikikoMori) | Oct 10, 2018

No they do not, I believe animal control can help you with that.

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How much to get spayed?

Tina Lynch | Oct 10, 2018
thomas plemmons | Oct 10, 2018

Also look up the PETA SNIP program. They have very reasonable rates and do it all over our area including the Humane Society

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Have you gotten any new cats? My cat went missing last night. She's a Mainecoon, about five years old. Her fur is brown and gold. She'll respond to her name, Lizzie. We live in the Simonsdall Division. She's a little shy too.

No Name | Oct 10, 2018
No Name | Oct 10, 2018

Never mind...We found her UNDER our neighbor's house. She somehow squeezed herself through a hole and couldn't get back out...

Do you take snakes in?

Shari Robinson | Oct 10, 2018
Sonya Miranda Strahan | Oct 10, 2018

No, reptiles

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Is this a kill shelter by chance? I know you guys don't do euthanasia for clients per se, but do you put animals down if they can't find a home?

Meep Aleep | Oct 10, 2018
Jessica Guerra | Oct 10, 2018

Hello, my name is Jessica and I am the Front Office Coordinator at the Portsmouth Humane Society. We do not euthanize for time or space. We euthanize for severe aggression in which they are a danger to people or other animals or if they have a terminal illness or injury and are suffering.

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what shots do yall give to dogs

Tim Manning | Oct 10, 2018
Danielle Dhaliwal (HikikoMori) | Oct 10, 2019

The shelter does not do shots

What does it cost to have an old dog put to sleep?

Leila Muckelroy | Oct 10, 2018
Glenda Elkins | Oct 10, 2018

Call Peta.. they take donations. I stayed with my girl and they were kind to her and me. No ashes .. the other cost 150. Up..

How much is it to get a dog neutered

Crystal Clark | Oct 10, 2018
Glenda Elkins | Oct 10, 2018

Call Peta, let them know that you need assistance and can't afford to get your pet spayed or nuetered. They have a SNIP van and will help you.

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I have been taking care of, an adult cat, that use to.be a house cat, that someone abandon, and neglect.... I can keep , and adopt him, I can't have a pet here where I live. Can someone come and pick him up?

Rosina Harris | Oct 10, 2017
Jana Haverty | Oct 10, 2017

I think you can call PHS and give them information about an abandoned pet and they will send animal control to get him. I hope he is ok. Will never understand leaving a pet behind to fend for themselves.

What is the cost to put a dog to sleep due to illness

Pamela Anstead | Oct 10, 2017
thomas plemmons | Oct 10, 2017

I don't think they do that, PETA does it in Norfolk .

Hello. I have been saving my plastic bags all summer, and I want to bring them in. Are you still wanting them or have I missed the deadline.? I hope not.:)

Beverly Steindler | Oct 10, 2017
Jana Haverty | Oct 10, 2017

I don't think there is a deadline. Assume they always need them. I am registered as a volunteer but don't spend a lot of time there. I think they use the bags for clean up and that would mean they always need them.

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