Humane Society of Amherst County Adoption Center

Humane Society of Amherst County Adoption Center

Our Mission

The Humane Society of Amherst County is dedicated to the humane rescue, care, and treatment of homeless animals with the goal of finding them loving forever homes. We believe every animal deserves a second chance at happiness and a life filled with comfort.

Our Commitment to Our Community

Located in Amherst, Virginia, we serve as a vital resource for local animals in need. By providing shelter, medical attention, and adoption services, we bridge the gap between homeless pets and the families who are waiting to welcome them into their hearts and homes.

How We Care for Our Animals

Our facility at 318 Shelter Lane serves as a hub of activity where our animals receive daily care, enrichment, and necessary veterinary services. Beyond our walls, we are proud to coordinate regular transports to assist our adoptable animals in finding rescues, demonstrating our deep commitment to their long-term well-being and successful placement.

Finding Your Perfect Companion

Adopting a pet is a joyful partnership, and our team is here to help you navigate that journey. Whether you are looking for a playful puppy, a gentle senior dog, or a feline friend, we encourage you to visit our shelter to meet our current residents. Our adoption process is designed to be simple and straightforward, ensuring that every pet is matched with a home that supports their needs and personality.

Join Us in Making a Difference

There are many ways to get involved, from volunteering your time with our animals to attending our community events. We invite you to browse our available animals online, fill out an adoption application, or reach out to our team at 434-946-2340 to learn more. Come meet your new best friend today!

Trust Assessment
BronzeRated Aug 30, 2026
NonprofitVerifiedOperating 50+ years
Finances
Online Review Highlights
  • Friendly and caring staff
  • Clean, well-maintained facility
  • Lack of communication regarding application status
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7/27 - Humane society issues code red as they reach full capacity in Amherst County

The Humane Society of Amherst County says it has reached a breaking point as kitten season continues to overwhelm the shelter.

Recent Videos

10/13 - Distinguished Mr. Trent 💙✨ We posted Trent earlier today but wanted to share is lovely personality in a video too! He's getting neutered on Wednesday Oct. 14th so won't be back at the shelter until the afternoon. OUR GORGEOUS SWIRLY HANDSOME HUNK 😍 🎩🐾 Some gentlemen wear suits. Others wear crowns. Trent? He wears a stunning blue brindle coat and carries himself like the handsome gentleman he is. 👑 Introducing Trent, a breathtaking blue brindle bully with the looks of a prince and the heart of an absolute sweetheart. Weighing around 50 lbs and approximately 2–3 years old, this dashing gentleman is ready to trade shelter life for a forever home worthy of his charm. 💙 🌹 A Gentleman Through and Through: ✨ Exceptionally friendly and absolutely adores people. 🐕 Loves other dogs and would be delighted to make some four-legged friends. 🐈 Pretty indifferent to cats — apparently, he has more important matters to attend to. 🎓 Knows his sit and accepts treats with the utmost delicacy. 🦮 Could use a little assistance perfecting his leash-walking etiquette. Even the finest gentlemen need a little polishing! Trent is the perfect blend of handsome, affectionate, and DELIGHTFUL! All this handsome gentleman needs now is someone to open their heart and home to him. Could you be the one to give Mr. Trent his happily ever after? 🌹 💙 Trent’s adoption fee is $150. If you are interested in Trent, please stop by or visit our website at www.amherstanimalshelter.org/adopt to apply

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10/9 - 🎶 YOU SPIN ME RIGHT ROUND, BABY, RIGHT ROUND 🎶 Weasel has exactly ONE brain cell and it’s fighting for its LIFE while poor Topaz can’t get a paw in edgewise . 🌀🐈‍⬛😂 Is he dizzy? Is he plotting? Is the blue tower haunted? We may never know. 💀

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10/3 - Dante is one of our employee's dogs. Our staff can bring their dogs to work. Dante took his job very seriously today in the cat lounge ♥️ Who wants to break it to him that he's not actually a cat?!

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9/25 - ****ADOPTED! the story of Zora Her owner called needing to surrender 3 puppies & their mom a few months ago. The next day we got 4 puppies & no mom. We offered to fix mom at no cost to stop future litters. Mom never came in, she was rehomed that night. We still have 2 of her puppies which look nothing like their mom, the are black with white and no one has given them a chance for a home yet. Dollar & Draco are their names. Mom - Zora was surrendered yesterday. Turns out the person that took her tied her to a porch. THIS IS WHY REHOMING your pet we ask you to completely check the family out to make sure everything is on the up & up. We are happy that Zora was surrendered to us. We are happy she's no longer tied to a porch. She's no porch dog, Zora is a very social sweet young dog that like all deserves a perfect home. Zora is just 2 years old and small at 47 pounds. She looks like a Bully mix but in her profile we also see some Pug features. As soon as we said that part outloud she snorted like a Pug! seriously that very moment! Zora is extremely gentle & easy going. She takes treats ever so gently. Once she spent more time with us we saw a new side, from a dog that didn't understand what was going on TO a playful almost puppy like adult, running back & forth, flashing her great smile & playing! it was truly a beautiful transition in 10 minutes time. We dog tested her, she was great! We cat tested her, she was great. She would do well with children because she's super gentle. We weren't sure if she'd remember her pups, but everyone remembered each other. It was beautiful to see. (see video in comments). We hope in the process we didn't confuse Zora or her pups. Just a nice family reunion! 2 of her pups were adopted: Little Bit & Whippersnapper. Draco & Dollar are still waiting for homes. She's a hugger! She's a kisser! Zora is getting spayed next Wednesday so if you'd like to meet her please come before or after Wednesday. 🎥🎥🎥 Multiple videos in comments including seeing her re-meeting her kidz! Zora's adoption fee is $150. To apply go online to www.amherstanimalshelter.org/adopt

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9/22 - Kittens Kittens Kittens📣📣 There are 3 rooms of kittens!Apologies for the loud fan noise. This room is the second Animal Control cat room with more sweet kitten faces & a few adults eager to find homes. There was another video before this post of another cat room on the Animal Control side known as the "kitten nursery". More kittens on the Humane Society side too 🫣 👉👉Currently a better adoption rate for pairs. Our adoption fee is $75. for kittens & cats which includes: Distemper, rabies vax, FeLV-FIV test, deworm, flea protection, ALTER, an adoption package & bed. 👉👉You can't even get a cat fixed now a days for $75! www.amherstanimalshelter.org/adopt

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9/22 - Kittens Kittens Kittens📣📣 Apologies for the fan noise. There are 3 rooms of kittens! This room has 22 sweet kitten faces, eager to find homes. 2nd video to follow this post of another cat room on the Animal Control side as the "kitten nursery" bled over into the adult cat room. More kittens on the Humane Society side too 🫣 👉👉Currently a better adoption rate for pairs. Our adoption fee is $75. for kittens & cats which includes: Distemper, rabies vax, FeLV-FIV test, deworm, flea protection, ALTER, an adoption package & bed. 👉👉You can't even get a cat fixed now a days for $75! www.amherstanimalshelter.org/adopt

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9/22 - 🆘️🆘️🆘️🆘️🆘️🆘️ We have a peanut butter 🥜 crisis👋 on our hands 😂 Back in March 2025 we made a post requesting peanut butter to make frozen Kong treats for the dogs. The response was overwhelming and the peanut butter you donated lasted for a year & a half!! Now the shelves are empty so we're sending out a peanut butter plea again! ⚠️🚨Most importantly, PLEASE check the label and make sure it is xylitol free! XYLITOL is highly toxic to animals. 🚨⚠️ PLEASE try to send "natural" or "organic" peanut butter. NOT crunchy. please choose creamy! Natural peanut butter contains only 2 ingredients: fresh roasted peanuts only & a touch of salt, some brands contain no salt. We'd appreciate even if it's only 1 jar! If each supporter donated 1 jar the shelter dogs would be in peanut butter heaven 🥰 It can be dropped off at the shelter, Thrifty Paws our thrift shop or dropped off at Monelison Animal Clinic our vet office. Mailing address: Humane Society of Amherst County 318 Shelter Lane Amherst, VA 24521 Many thanks in advance ❤️🐾❤️

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318 Shelter Ln, Amherst, VA 24521

hsofac@gmail.com
434-946-2340
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