Hanover Humane Society

Our Pet List
Our Dog List
Our Cat List

Donate a BedPLEASE HELP OUR DOGS! We now keep many of our homeless dogs at our kennels in Ashland. They receive love and care, but don't have a soft, snuggly place to sleep. We'd really appreciate the donation of Kuranda beds for our shelter dogs, so they have something nicer to lie down upon. If you would like to donate a bed so a deserving dog can sleep in comfort, please click here.

Pets of the Month....


Click here for Freddy's Petfinder.com listing with additional pictures! I was rescued from an outdoor colony by the caring staff at a Hanover veterinary clinic and then turned over to the Hanover Humane Society. I was feeling shy and scared when these pictures were taken back in February. Yet I let the photographer pet me and help remove the runny stuff that comes from my eye (due to a bad tear duct - not a big deal). I am still shy, sometimes frightened and always reserved, but I like being petted and will start purring and drooling when someone nice and gentle handles me. I also ADORE being brushed! I should make a nice house cat once I learn that being loved on by strangers is not such a bad thing. Just understand that I might hide for a while and will need some extra patience and understanding as I adjust to being safe and pampered. Only the most special, loving and compassionate person will do! Some of my volunteers have been working hard to help build my confidence, and everyone can see a big difference - which proves that the right adopter will be able to continue the good progress already made. I will do best as the only animal in a quiet home. No dogs and no small children, please. They think I'm about 4 years old, neutered, tested and fully vaccinated. Stop by and meet me on Saturdays 11 AM - 3 PM and Sundays 2 PM - 5 PM when volunteers are available to work with you.

Click here to see listings of animals who have recently found their forever homes!

News

Please visit our main Website at (www.HanoverHumaneSociety.org).

Who We Are

The Hanover Humane Society is a non-profit organization dedicated to improving the welfare of animals in Hanover County (Virginia). Our focus is on finding "forever homes" for orphaned animals and preventing animals from being abandoned or surrendered to the county shelter. In 2006, our 20th anniversary year, we purchased the former Yopaka Kennels on Route 1 in Ashland. This 4-acre facility is now our home. We continue to manage the boarding business and have added training and grooming to our menu of services. Every time you board, groom or train your dog at our facility, you are helping to save the lives of homeless animals in Hanover County. Visit our web site for more details.

Adopting A Friend

Adopters must be at least 18 years old. After completion and review of an adoption application, references will be checked and a home visit may occur. The Hanover Humane Society makes adoption decisions based on (1) the pet’s temperament and needs as well as (2) the applicant’s history, experience, family, lifestyle, animal maintenance, references, yard and housing situation. The Hanover Humane Society reserves the right to deny adoption to anyone who, in its opinion, will not provide a suitable and responsible home for the pet. The basic adoption fees are $100 for dogs and $85 for cats, but may vary for puppies and kittens, special needs animals, purebred animals, and other factors. All of our animals are fully tested and vaccinated (age appropriate), sterilized, and microchipped for identification. The adoption fee also includes 30 days of free pet insurance and a free initial office visit with a participating veterinarian.

How to Meet HHS Dogs and Cats

DOGS: Please visit the Hanover Humane Society's facility on Route 1 near Ashland. Formerly the site of Yopaka Kennels, we're located at 12190 Washington Highway (Route 1) just north of the Carter lumber store. We keep about 10-12 dogs at the kennels who are available for adoption. Volunteers are onsite to assist you on Saturdays from 9:00 AM to 12:00 Noon. You can also call 798-0806 and make a special appointment to meet the dogs located at our facility. Check our listings for other dogs that reside in foster homes.

CATS: We will be at the PetSmart stores in Mechanicsville and Virginia Center on Saturdays between 11 AM and 3 PM. We also have volunteers at the Virginia Center location on Sundays from 2 PM to 5 PM (but not in Mechanicsville). We have cats who live at the adoption centers 24/7 in these locations. Volunteers will be happy to assist you in meeting them! You may also view the cats through the adoption center windows whenever the PetSmart stores are open. Call 798-0806 if you'd like a special appointment to meet a cat, and check our listings for other kitties who live in foster homes. Please note that we do not as yet have a "cat room" at our facility in Ashland. All of our cats are in foster homes or at the Petsmart locations.

Donation

We always need financial support and specific items to help with our mission of saving animals. Please call us for a complete list of needed items, visit our web site or mail a donation to us.

Hanover Humane Society, Inc.
P.O. Box 1011
Ashland, Va. 23005

(804) 798-0806

E-mail: info@hanoverhumanesociety.org