Suffolk Humane Society

Our Mission

The Suffolk Humane Society is dedicated to creating a compassionate community where every adoptable pet finds a loving home. We strive to promote the human-animal bond through education, adoption programs, and advocacy for our companion animals.

Our Story

Born in 2007 from a group of committed volunteers, our organization was created to address the urgent need to support homeless animals in Suffolk. We vowed to partner with the City of Suffolk’s Animal Care Center to increase awareness about adoptable pets and to champion the vital importance of spaying and neutering to manage pet overpopulation.

How We Work

As a private, 501(c)(3) non-profit organization, we operate through a dedicated network of volunteers who provide essential support to animals in need. We work closely with the Suffolk Animal Care Center, which serves as a municipal facility for homeless animals, to help increase adoption rates and provide community resources. Our model relies on the compassion of our foster parents, who prepare animals for their forever homes while maximizing our life-saving efforts.

Your Adoption Journey

Choosing to adopt is a beautiful, lifelong commitment that brings immeasurable joy and companionship to your life. We encourage potential adopters to consider their family's lifestyle and expectations to ensure a perfect match that lasts for years to come. Whether you are looking for a playful dog, a calm cat, or other small companions, our team is here to support you in finding the right family member.

Take the Next Step

Are you ready to meet your new best friend? We invite you to view our adoptable pets online or complete an adoption application to begin your journey today. Join us in making a difference and help us write the next happy chapter for a pet in need.

Trust Assessment
SilverRated Oct 3, 2026
NonprofitVerifiedPhysical FacilityOperating 10+ years
Finances
Online Review Highlights
  • Staff dedication
  • Clean facilities
  • Complex adoption process
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10/19 - Mutt Strut Festival week is here! 🐾🎉 This Sunday, October 25, join Suffolk Humane Society at Bennett’s Creek Park from **10 AM - 4 PM** for one of our favorite days of the year. Spend the day with local vendors, animal welfare organizations, food, family activities, K-9 demonstrations, the Doggie Ice Cream Eating Contest, and plenty of dogs enjoying the festival right alongside you. 🐕💙 Grab the leash, text your favorite dog person, and make plans to spend Sunday with us! 🐾 Learn more about Mutt Strut Festival through the link in bio.

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10/16 - Since posting our request for a new washer this morning, we have been overwhelmed by the outpouring of support! A huge thank-you to Appliance Service Solutions of Suffolk, Virginia, for providing us with a fair price and excellent customer service for a quality product. Our new Speed Queen washer will be delivered Tuesday and will cost $1,559, including installation, a five-year warranty, and haul-away of our old machine. Thank you to DonandKristin Byars for recommending Appliance Service Solutions and for a generous $500 donation. Thank you to Bud Beagle of Beagle Services for waiving our lawn care billing for the remainder of the year, a $480 value, to help cover the cost of the washer. And, Jeannette Rader! Thank you for being first on the scene with your VERY generous donation as well! Thanks to these wonderful supporters, we have already covered $1,030 of the $1,559 cost, leaving just $529 to go! We are reminded once again how fortunate we are to be part of such a caring community in Suffolk Virginia! Every act of kindness helps us direct more of our resources toward caring for the animals who depend on us. From all of us at Suffolk Humane Society, THANK YOU for showing up for the homeless animals in our community! If you’d like to help us cover the remaining $529 investment, please visit our website and in the comments specify “WASHER” in the donation link. ALL DONATIONS ARE TAX-DEDUCTIBLE! Thank you!#applianceservicesolutions #speedqueen #supportyourlocalrescue #501c3 #rescue

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10/16 - 🧺 Apparently, our washer has decided it has given enough to the cause and we need to purchase a new one. With all the towels, blankets, bedding, and cleaning that happens around here, a working washer is an absolute necessity! If you’d like to help us put a new washer in the shelter, any amount is greatly appreciated. Every little bit helps and all donations are tax-deductible! Thank you for always helping us keep the shelter running and the animals comfortable. ❤️🐾#suffolkhumanesociety #suffolkva #donate #501c3nonprofit #washingmachines

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10/10 - 🐾 GOLD SPONSOR SPOTLIGHT: Academy Animal Care!🐾 We are thrilled to recognize Academy Animal Care as a Gold-Level Sponsor of the 18th Annual Mutt Strut! 💛 Academy Animal Care is dedicated to providing veterinary care for pets and supporting the people who love them. Veterinary professionals play such an important role in keeping our furry family members healthy, comfortable, and thriving. We are grateful to Academy Animal Care for investing in our community and helping us care for the homeless animals who depend on Suffolk Humane Society. Support from local businesses and animal-care professionals makes a meaningful difference in the lives of the animals we serve. 🐶🐱 Join us for a day of four-legged fun, community spirit, and celebration! 📅 Sunday, October 25, 2026 ⏰ 10 AM–4 PM 📍 Bennett’s Creek Park, Suffolk, Virginia Thank you, Academy Animal Care, for helping make our 18th Annual Mutt Strut possible! We appreciate your support and your commitment to the animals. 🐾 #MuttStrut2026 #SuffolkHumaneSociety #GoldSponsor #AcademyAnimalCare #SupportLocal

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10/9 - Say yes to adoption! Visit us at 412 Kings Fork Road or online at suffolkhumanesociety.com! Link in comments! #suffolkva #adopt #rescuedismyfavouritebreed #rescuedog #rescuecat

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10/8 - We’re open 5 days/week and evenings and weekends by appointment! Find your new best friend at SHS! Link in comments! #rescueismyfavoritebreed #rescuecatsofinstagram #shelterpets #hamptonroadsva

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10/8 - So many adorable adoptables waiting for their furever homes! Visit suffolkhumanesociety.com and apply today! Link in comments! #adoptdontshop #rescuecat #hamptonroads #adopt #rescuedog

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10/6 - The Suffolk Humane Society is thrilled (and oh-so-grateful) to welcome Buck's Dog Training Virginia as the Premier Sponsor of our 18th Annual Mutt Strut Festival! Buck’s Dog Training of Virginia serves families throughout Hampton Roads and Southern Virginia, offering training programs designed to build communication, confidence and reliable skills between dogs and their people! Interested in being a sponsor? Deadline is FRIDAY! Link in comments below! Proceeds from the Mutt Strut help SHS provide food, shelter, and veterinary care for the homeless animals in our shelter. This is an important event for Suffolk Humane Society and one of our biggest fundraisers of the year. We are so grateful to Buck’s Dog Training of Virginia for stepping up as our Premier Sponsor, and to all of our sponsors, vendors, volunteers and supporters who make this event possible! Come join the fun! 🐶 Great food 🛍️ Vendors & crafts 🎃 Halloween fun 👧 Kids’ Zone 🍦 Doggy Ice Cream Contest 🚓 Suffolk Police K9 Demonstration 🎶 Live entertainment ❤️ Rescue organizations …and so much more! 📅 Sunday, October 25 📍 Bennett’s Creek Park ⏰ 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. Bring the family, bring your dogs and come celebrate the animals we all love! 🐾 #supportyourlocalrescue #fundraiser #501c3nonprofitorganization #doglovers

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10/6 - 💊We are so grateful to welcome Godwin Pharmacy as a sponsor of the 18th Annual Mutt Strut 18th presented by Buck's Dog Training Virginia! ❤️ 💊As a locally owned, independent pharmacy right here in Suffolk, Godwin Pharmacy is all about personalized care and treating people like neighbors, not numbers. That same spirit of caring for our community extends to the four-legged members of our community, too! 💊We regularly turn to Godwin Pharmacy for compounded medications prescribed for the homeless animals in our care. Their willingness to help us meet the unique medical needs of our shelter animals makes a real difference. 🩷Come out and support the businesses and community partners who make the 18th Annual Mutt Strut possible on October 25 (10-4 pm) at Bennett’s Creek Park! #MuttStrut2026 #SuffolkHumaneSociety #GodwinPharmacy #SupportLocal #SuffolkVA

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10/5 - 🐈‍⬛✨Smaug, our handsome black cat named after the legendary dragon from The Hobbit, was adopted today! This sweet boy found his purrfect Shire. 🐈‍⬛✨May your days be cozy, your adventures plentiful, and your new home feel like you’ve finally found your treasure. 🐈‍⬛✨Happy tails, Smaug. We’ll miss you! #voidcat #smaug #hobbit #shire #adoptdontshop

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10/3 - Thank you, Kylie Smith Cce for being a sponsor for the 18th Annual Mutt Strut! Join us 10/25 (10-4pm) at Bennett’s Creek Park in Suffolk!

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Visit Us At

412 Kings Fork Rd, Suffolk, VA 23434

hello@suffolkhumanesociety.com
757-538-3030
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