Henrico Humane Society

Since its founding in 1992, this non-profit rescue organization has helped over 4,000 homeless pets. Why so many? Death, divorce, relocation, abandonment, and landlord problems are some of the most common reasons. Many who are rescued suffer from the effects of abuse and neglect; too many are in poor or life threatening condition. Most are rehabilitated.

Medical care and careful screening before placement of a rescued animal are very important to the animal's welfare. Each animal taken in by HHS is examined by a veterinarian, treated, if necessary, vaccinated, and tested. All HHS animals are spayed or neutered. All HHS animals are provided with a HHS tag; should the animal become lost or stolen it is easily identifiable as a HHS animal and the owner will be traceable.

Pending placement, our animals are kept in foster homes or are boarded at various facilities in the Richmond area. Each animal is carefully evaluated before placement. This is one step in assuring that the animal and its new owner are a good match.

Each prospective adoptive parent is screened. An application form must be completed and an interview is conducted by a HHS volunteer. A determination is made that the desire to adopt a Homeless pet is not just a passing whim - that the members of the household are aware of the nature of the Homeless pet and of the commitment required for animal ownership. In rental situations, the landlord may be contacted to ensure animals are allowed, as landlord disputes are such a common reason for turn-in.

Henrico Humane Society is not just a rescue organization. Another important function of HHS is public education. The organization produces a newsletter and supplies educational materials to animal owners. Where appropriate, volunteers are available to counsel animal owners, or to help find a solution to enable the animal to remain in its original home. HHS members (and previously adopted homeless pets) regularly staff booths at pet fairs and pet stores to educate the public about the characteristics of the homeless pets, animal care, and obedience. We need people like you to support us financially and with your time as a volunteer to allow us to continue these efforts.

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