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News & Updates

Temporary Closure Update
April 21, 2026May 3, 2026
Temporary Closure Update
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Urgent Temporary Closure
April 7, 2026April 7, 2026
Urgent Temporary Closure
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Shop With a Purpose
December 18, 2025December 18, 2025
Shop With a Purpose
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Tales of Tails
December 16, 2025December 17, 2025
Tales of Tails
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It’s Giving Tuesday 2025 — And, There’s a $50,000 Matching Gift!
December 1, 2025December 1, 2025
It’s Giving Tuesday 2025 — And, There’s a $50,000 Matching Gift!
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2025 Make Par for Pets Golf Classic Photo Album
September 26, 2025September 26, 2025
2025 Make Par for Pets Golf Classic Photo Album
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2025 FURever Homes Race Photo Album
June 15, 2025June 17, 2025
2025 FURever Homes Race Photo Album
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Get Ready to Run (and Wag!) at the 6th Annual FURever Homes Race
May 19, 2025May 19, 2025
Get Ready to Run (and Wag!) at the 6th Annual FURever Homes Race
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Help Give Homeless Pets a Safe, Modern Ride on Give Local 757
May 2, 2025May 2, 2025
Help Give Homeless Pets a Safe, Modern Ride on Give Local 757
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Adoption Fees Waived On 10 Dogs Thanks to CMA Williamsburg Ford
April 2, 2025April 3, 2025
Adoption Fees Waived On 10 Dogs Thanks to CMA Williamsburg Ford
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Upcoming Events

May 16
Featured 5:30 pm - 8:30 pm

May Kids’ Movie Night

May 23
Featured 11:00 am - 1:00 pm

Adopt Me Saturdays at Williamsburg Jewelers

Jun 6
Featured 8:30 am - 9:30 am

Dog Yoga

Jun 13
Featured 7:00 am - 11:00 am

FURever Homes Race 2026

Jun 13
Featured 11:00 am - 1:00 pm

2nd Saturdays at Nautical Dog

Jun 20
Featured 5:30 pm - 8:30 pm

June Kids’ Movie Night

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2025 Numbers Worth Sharing!

0 Lives Saved
0 Pets Fostered
0 Pets Transferred to Our Care
0 Pets Adopted
0 Pet Meals Provided Through Our Kibble Kitchen Program

Pet Spotlights

Piglet
Piglet

Love Bug

Mike Tyson
Mike Tyson

Fetch Champion of the World

Bryan
Bryan

Parkour Champion

Prince
Prince

Playful for Days

Gunner
Gunner

Bouncy and Joyful

Cloudy
Cloudy

Working Girl

Open Hours
  • Monday - CLOSED
  • Tuesday - 12 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.
  • Wednesday - 12 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.
  • Thursday - 12 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.
  • Friday - 12 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.
  • Saturday - 12 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.
  • Sunday - 12 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.
  • Surrender Hours
    • Please call at least 24 hours in advance to schedule your surrender appointment (757-221-0150 ext.0). Our surrender hours are from 8:30 a.m. - 11 a.m., by appointment only. Stray animals do not require an appointment, but when possible please call ahead.
    Contact Information
    • Heritage Humane Society
    • 430 Waller Mill Road
    • Williamsburg, VA 23185
    • 757-221-0150
    • [email protected]
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    Our Mission: Heritage Humane Society serves as compassionate stewards of homeless pets that are in transition from stray/surrender to forever homes. We serve to educate the public about humane animal care and treatment, advocate animal welfare, and provide affordable adoption services.
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