The Suffolk Humane Society was born in 2007 from a group of committed volunteers that saw how many animals were relinquished by their owners in Suffolk. These people wanted to make a change and vowed to partner with the City of Suffolk's Animal Care Center to get the word out about adoptable animal's right here in our community. These volunteers also made a commitment to help people understand the importance of spaying and neutering our pets to try and control the vast pet overpopulation problem right here in Suffolk.
Step 1: Determine the pet that is best for your lifestyle. Browse through the helpful topics at the left and determine what type of pet will best suit your lifestyle. Since your new pet will be with you for many years, this is an important commitment that should not be rushed into! Step 2: Gather the required forms of identification. Step 3: Select your pet! All animals are available to be seen at Chesapeake Square and Harbour View PetSmart. (Or you can click here or look below to see their featured pets!) Once you select your pet, Suffolk Humane Society will process your adoption. Step 4: See your veterinarian. Your new pet will want to meet her new veterinarian! During your first vet visit, your veterinarian will help you with a host of questions including integrating your new pet with your existing pets and family members, what type of food to choose, and to get a more in depth view of your pet's health and age- or breed-related needs 100,000 homeless pets are put to death each year in Virginia. A staggering number... Healthy, well-adjusted puppies, kittens, cats, and dogs, including purebreds and "designer dogs", are among those put to death. The shelters cannot support and save the large number of accidental litters, strays, and family pets that are brought to the shelter doors every day. Adopting a pet from a shelter or rescue can reduce this number.