Hanover Humane Society
 | PLEASE 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. We don't have ANY at all! 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 Charlie's Petfinder.com listing!
Hey there everybody! I am Charlie, a young lab / hound mix - maybe with some shepherd thrown in - who was born in December 2006. When I was initially in my foster home, I played well with the other dogs and even enjoyed the family cats. I used the doggie door to go outside and was so responsible, I didn't need to be crated. Of course, I may regress a bit after being at the kennels, but please know I am quite train-able! When this picture was taken on May 4, I was out in the play yard, acting like a big, goofy, gangly kid. I loved running around, playing keep-away and focusing in on the blue octopus toy! Because I can be a little exuberant and willful, a home without toddlers (who I might knock over by mistake) would be a good idea. And, I'd probably do best with a more submissive doggie friend or by myself. I'm a lot of fun with a lot of heart, so am hoping you will take the time to consider meeting me. I currently live at the Hanover Humane Society's facility at 12190 Washington Highway (Route 1) in Ashland. Stop by on Saturdays between 12:00 Noon and 3:00 PM or send an email message to arrange a special appointment.
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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, a home visit will be performed and references checked. 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: Effective in May 2007, we no longer bring dogs to the Petsmart stores at Virginia Center and in Mechanicsville on Saturdays. Instead, 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. We keep about 10-12 dogs at the kennels who are available for adoption. Volunteers are onsite to assist you on Saturdays from 12:00 Noon until 3:00 PM. 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 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