About Us

Founded in 1972, Chesapeake Humane Society (CHS) is an independent 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization serving the Hampton Roads community. CHS is supported primarily through private donations, program fees, corporate sponsorships, and grants. We provide accessible veterinary services for publicly owned and homeless animals, operate an adoption program for homeless cats, dogs, and small animals, and offer community support programs designed to keep pets and people together in the following ways:

• Providing low-cost veterinary services including spay/neuter, dental cleanings, soft tissue surgeries, and vaccination services
• Operating an adoption program for dogs, cats, and small animals
• Assisting families in need by providing temporary boarding and medical care for pets through our Crisis Boarding program
• Providing resources and case management services to families experiencing hardship
• Distributing food through our Pet Food Pantry and our Little (human) Food Pantry
• Serving on the Chesapeake Animal Services Advisory Board

Our MISSION is to break down barriers and build connections for pets and people through supportive services, innovative programs, collaborative partnerships, and thoughtful leadership.

Our VISION is to cultivate a humane community that fosters compassion and strengthens the human-animal bond.