Christie Chipps Peters
Executive Director
Pet Adoptions
Animal Care Manager
Volunteer Manager
Donation Inquiries
We would like to THANK
Farm Fresh and Purina
for partnering with PHS to provide dog and cat food to the animals in need.
1. Do you have any small dogs or will you be getting any small dogs?
2. I have a stray cat in my yard. Can PHS come get it?
3. If you want the animals to all have good homes, why not just give them away?
4. Does the Portsmouth Humane Society adopt animals to anyone?
5.How do I surrender my animal?
6.Does my pet need a license in the City of Portsmouth and where can I buy them?
7.How can I get my pet spayed/neutered?
8. I am in the Military and am deploying. What are the options for my pet?
1. Do you have any small dogs or will you be getting any small dogs?
We do receive small dogs on occasion, however they are often adopted very quickly. We cannot predict when we will receive a small dog. The animals posted on our website are the animals that are available for adoption at the shelter, so please check the website often.
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2. I have a stray cat in my yard. Can PHS come catch it?
No. Please contact Portsmouth Animal Control at (757)393-8430. Once captured, the animal will be brought to our shelter, held for a period of time mandated by state code and will then be available for adoption.
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3. If you want the animals to all have good homes, why not just give them away?
Adoption fees help to cover the expense of sheltering, feeding, vaccinating and caring for our animals. Also, veterinary care can be expensive, especially in emergencies. Adoption fees show an ability and willingnesson the part of the adopter to financially support the animal.
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4. I do not live in Portsmouth. Can I adopt from PHS?
If you would like to adopt an animal from our shelter but live in a city that is not adjacent to Portsmouth, we can work with you to make sure that you are able to adopt the right animal for you. Applicants wishing to adopt an unaltered animal must reside in Portsmouth, Virginia or an adjacent political district. If an applicant wishes to adopt a fixed animal, this rule is not applicable.
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5.How do I surrender my animal?
Surrendering your pet to PHS should be your last resort. If you must surrender your animal, contact us at (757) 397-6004 to set up an appointment to surrender your animal. We only accept animals from the City of Portsmouth (proof of residency required).
Surrender Process:
1. Bring your pet's complete vet records, including proof of rabies, as well as any medications
they may need.
2. Describe the animal's behavior with the adoption counselor. This includes what the animal likes, dislikes, temperament and other personality traits.
PHS requires a surrender fee of $45 per animal.
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6.Does my pet need a license in the City of Portsmouth and where can I buy them?
A license is required for dogs but not for cats in the City of Portsmouth. A dog license can be purchased at our shelter during normal business hours for a small fee. Proof of current rabies vaccinations is required.
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7. How can I get my pet spayed/neutered?
PHS does not have a vet clinic on property. Peta's mobile SNIP Van will be at PHS 2 days a month to spay/neuter animals from the community. Please contact (757) 397-6004 to set an appointment or click here for more details.
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8. I am in the Military and am deploying. What are options do I have for my pet?
Before you make an appointment to surrender your animal please know you have another choice!
Guardian Angels for Soldier's Pets
Guardian Angels for Soldier's Pets specifically formed to support deploying heros, veterans, and their pets when there is no other option except the uncertain future of shelter placement. The tragic dilemma of literally thousands of pets being abandoned due to hardship circumstances is a reality that needs a solution and this is the mission of GASP.
Please visit their site, www.guardianangelsforsoldierspet.org, click on “Submit-A-Pet” to learn more.
NetPets.org
Net Pets is a nation-wide & global network of individual foster homes that will house, nurture and care for dogs, cats, birds, horses and all other pets for Military personnel while they are deployed. Please visit their site at www.netpets.org to learn more.
Care.com
Care.com provides a source to find local petsitters in your area. Visit www.care.com to learn more.
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