Portsmouth Humane Society in Portsmouth, Virginia
About Portsmouth Humane Society
Portsmouth Humane Society is a humane society in Portsmouth, Chesapeake City, Virginia. It is registered with the IRS as a tax-exempt organization, recognized in 1968. The nearest other listed shelter or rescue is Chesapeake City Animal Control, about 1.3 mi away.
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36.79839, -76.38562
What Portsmouth Humane Society does
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- Pet adoption Not available
- Accepts owner surrenders Not available
- Lost and found pets Not available
- Foster program Not available
- Volunteer program Not available
- Spay and neuter clinic Not available
- Vaccination clinic Not available
- Microchipping Not available
- No-kill (stated) Not available
- Wheelchair accessible Not available
- Dogs Not available
- Cats Not available
- Rabbits and small animals Not available
- Birds Not available
- Reptiles Not available
- Horses Not available
- Farm animals Not available
- Wildlife Not available
Nearby shelters and rescues
- Chesapeake City Animal Control3807 Cook Blvd, Chesapeake, VAAnimal control1.3 mi
- Ruckus Rescue Animal Sanctuary414 Sussex Dr, Emporia, VAAnimal sanctuary3.2 mi
- Ruff Road Pet Rescue5709 Churchland Blvd Ste A, Portsmouth, VAAnimal rescue4.4 mi
- Chesapeake Animal Services2100 S Military Hwy, Chesapeake, VAAnimal control7.0 mi
- Go Rescue Pet Adoption Center *by Appointment Only222 W 21st St # F317, Norfolk, VAAnimal rescue7.3 mi
- Chesapeake Humane Society1149 New Mill Dr, Chesapeake, VAHumane society8.0 mi
- Greenbrier Animal Care Center1813 Greenbrier Pkwy, Chesapeake, VAAnimal shelter8.1 mi
- Reba's Animal Rescue1646 S Military Hwy, Chesapeake, VAAnimal rescue8.1 mi
- Norfolk SPCA Adoption Center916 Ballentine Blvd, Norfolk, VASPCA8.5 mi
- Chesapeake Humane Society Veterinary Clinic312 Battlefield Blvd N, Chesapeake, VAHumane society9.4 mi
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Where is Portsmouth Humane Society located?
Portsmouth Humane Society is at 4022 Seaboard Ct, Portsmouth, VA 23701 in Chesapeake City.
What are the hours of Portsmouth Humane Society?
No opening hours are on record. Call at (757) 397-6004 or check its website before visiting; many shelters keep separate hours for adoptions, intake and lost-pet searches.
How do I adopt from Portsmouth Humane Society?
Start on portsmouthhumanesociety.org, where most shelters and rescues list their adoptable animals and application form. Expect an application, a meeting with the animal and an adoption fee, which usually covers spay or neuter surgery, first vaccinations and a microchip.
Can I surrender a pet to Portsmouth Humane Society?
Call the shelter before you bring an animal in. Many shelters and most rescues take owner surrenders by appointment only, some charge a surrender fee, and some keep a waiting list. Ask whether they offer a rehoming program or pet food and vet assistance first; many surrenders can be avoided with short-term help. The municipal animal control shelter is usually required to accept animals from residents of its city or county.
Are donations to Portsmouth Humane Society tax-deductible?
Portsmouth Humane Society matches an IRS record for a tax-exempt animal welfare organization (EIN 54-0560059), with reported annual revenue of about $1,438,033. Donations to 501(c)(3) charities are usually tax-deductible; ask the organization for a receipt. Many shelters also post a wish list of supplies they need.
Related guides
- Pet Adoption Fees ExplainedTypical adoption fees for dogs, cats and other pets, what the fee usually covers, and why prices differ between shelters and rescues.
- Shelter vs Rescue vs Humane SocietyHow municipal shelters, humane societies, SPCAs and foster-based rescues differ in funding, intake and adoption.
- How to Help an Animal ShelterDonations that shelters actually need, volunteering, fostering, sharing adoptable pets and other ways to help without adopting.
- How to Adopt a DogWhere to look, how the application, meet-and-greet and home check work, what it costs, and how to pick a dog that fits your life.