This article was featured in WYDaily on 4/12/24 Are you ready to make a positive impact while experiencing personal growth and fulfillment? The Heritage Humane Society invites you to foster a dog – it will change their world as much as yours, too. Tail wiggles and puppy dog kisses As Greater Williamsburg’s largest homeless animal shelter, The Heritage Humane Society has a year-round need for fosters. Currently, the shelter has 84 dogs in its care – 105% more than pre-pandemic April 2018, its kennels are beyond full, and it is just the beginning of its busiest time of year. Strays ..read more

Marie Parks Marie Parks joined The Heritage Humane Society volunteer program in July 2023. She jumped in with both feet helping with morning cleaning three days a week and helping to walk our dogs three to five days a week. One can definitely say Marie is committed to the care of our animals. Below are some words from Marie Parks: I grew up in and around Greensboro NC.  I taught elementary school for 44 years and raised 2 sons in Williamsburg. They grew up in the CW Fife and Drum and now play the fife for the Army. I retired in 2023 and now play grandma. I enjoy gardeni ..read more

This article was featured in WYDaily on 4/5/24 Found an injured or orphaned baby bunny, squirrel or bird? The next stop is actually not The Heritage Humane Society, however, the animal shelter is sharing the paths to organizations that can actually help. The Heritage Humane Society is for domesticated animals such as dogs and cats, but not for wild animals. The shelter cannot accept injured wildlife. The Hampton Roads community has licensed wildlife rehabilitation specialists. It costs nothing to call to reach out for help for an injured or orphaned wild animal. Quick Dos and Don ..read more

This article was featured in WYDaily on 3/22/24 If working with animals, making a difference right here in the community and getting paid to do it sounds like the ideal career path, The Heritage Humane Society has new employment opportunities available. Begin or continue a rewarding career in animal care The Heritage Humane Society serves the largest homeless pet population in the Greater Williamsburg area. Each year, more than 2,000 pets come through the shelter either as lost pets, strays or surrendered animals. It takes a team of dedicated staff and volunteers and each member p ..read more

This article was featured in WYDaily on 3/15/24 Spunky, yet smooth, playful, yet chill, the perfect package of love, well-trained manners and the desire to simply be a member of the family is sweet Rio, who is waiting to be rescued at The Heritage Humane Society. A sad anniversary Rio was surrendered to The Heritage Humane Society on March 6, 2023. He got along well with his family including a six-year-old boy. However, with a new baby on the way, Rio was, well, cut from the team. This month marked Rio’s one-year anniversary at The Heritage Humane Society – the type of annive ..read more

This article was featured in WYDaily on 3/8/24 Make Par for Pets, Greater Williamsburg’s buzziest charity golf tournament benefiting The Heritage Humane Society is accepting sponsorships for its sure-to-be sold-out 2024 tournament. Set to take place on Sept. 13, 2024, this marks the third consecutive year it will be held on the PGA- and LPGA-tournament golf courses at Kingsmill Resort. Sponsorships 100% stay local The Heritage Humane Society’s annual Make Par for Pets Golf Classic presented by Invisible Fence Brand of Hampton Roads attracts sponsors of all sizes th ..read more

This article was featured in WYDaily on 3/1/24 The Heritage Humane Society announces its 2023 Impact Report revealing a steady flow of heartwarming adoptions, a jump in volunteer hours, a decade of the Kibble Kitchen, and a popular new spot for camps and birthdays. In 2023, The Heritage Humane Society had 1,343 pets adopted. The community continues its momentum to adopt their pets versus shopping from breeders or stores. This approach saves pet lives and helps curb the pet overpopulation issue. The Heritage Humane Society also celebrates reuniting 211 lost pets with their own ..read more

This article was featured in WYDaily on 2/23/24 Attention young animal advocates, The Heritage Humane Society announces the return of its highly anticipated Animal Camps for Spring and Summer breaks. With registration now open, young animal lovers in the community are invited to embark on days of adventure filled with education, fun and furry (and not so furry!) friends. Spring and Summer Break Camps This year, The Heritage Humane Society is offering both Spring and Summer Break Camps to accommodate the schedules of eager campers. Throughout each camp, campers will have the oppor ..read more

This article was featured in WYDaily on 2/16/24 Meet Howl Holloman, a scared, shy dog accustomed to a life of seclusion, little human interaction and now he’s lost the one person he started to trust. In a heartwarming turn of events, The Heritage Humane Society is giving Howl glimmers of hope and helping him make small but significant milestones along his journey towards adoption. Building trust after losing his person “Howl sadly has lived outside with very little human interaction his entire life,” shares Jennifer Lafountain, Marketing & Community Engagement Manager at The ..read more

Last Saturday was our first meeting of our new kid’s club, Animal Aces. We talked about some learning opportunities they will have, like classes on caring for kittens and reading dog body language. Our new members discussed ways we will make a difference for the animals in our care. We kicked it off with a project to promote adoption. The kids used their choice of art supplies to create pictures of the adoptable animals currently at HHS. Some chose crayons and colored pencils, while others tried their hand at watercolors. We are in awe at the results! You can see each of the portraits when y ..read more