Furry Friends Feature: Help Give Homeless Pets a Safe, Modern Ride on Give Local 757

The homeless pets at The Heritage Humane Society are ready to burn rubber — well, really, they are in critical need of an additional Rescue Wagon. This coming Tuesday, May 6, The Heritage Humane Society is inviting the community to join in Give Local 757, Hampton Roads’ biggest 24-hour day of giving, to help provide a much-needed update for the shelter’s hardworking transport fleet.

It’s Time to Trade in the Keys

For more than two decades, The Heritage Humane Society has relied on two donated 2002 transport vans to carry homeless pets to veterinary appointments, adoption events and partner shelters across Virginia. These vehicles have served the shelter’s pets well, thanks to the graciousness of past community supporters.

Now, after years of dependable service, these vehicles have reached the end of their lifespan. It’s time for a reliable, modern upgrade to continue safely supporting the shelter’s growing mission.

Rescue Wagon 2.0 Will Deliver Safety, Comfort and Second Chances

The shelter’s goal is to raise $54,000 on May 6 to fund Rescue Wagon 2.0, a climate-controlled pet transport vehicle designed with today’s safety standards in mind.

With built-in features like a backup camera, this new van will provide extra protection when transporting up to 25 pets at a time. Rescue Wagon 2.0 will make each trip safer and more comfortable for both the animals and the team members who care for them.

Donations will be Doubled with a $20,000 Matching Challenge

Thanks to generous matching donors, every gift made during Give Local 757 will be doubled up to $20,000. For Greater Williamsburg’s largest animal shelter, this will bring it even closer to getting Rescue Wagon 2.0 on the road.

Whether it’s $10, $100, or more, each donation will help ensure that local homeless pets can travel in a vehicle that matches the level of care they deserve.

Be a Hero for Local Animals in Need

“When you donate and later see our Rescue Wagon 2.0 driving through the community, you’ll know you helped make that possible,” shares Kimberly Laska, CAWA, Executive Director of The Heritage Humane Society. “This upgrade is all about honoring our commitment to provide every pet the safest, most compassionate journey possible.”

Support the future of local animal rescue — visit the shelter’s donation page on GiveLocal757.org on May 6 and be part of a life-saving mission.

Adoptable Pets are Ready to Drive Home Today

With warmer temperatures, sunnier days and the feelings of renewal that arrive with spring, 200 dogs, cats and small pets are currently in the shelter’s care and hoping to find their forever homes. Adoptable pets are available to meet during The Heritage Humane Society’s visiting and adopting hours from noon to 4:30 p.m., Tuesday through Sunday. 

To learn more, visit HeritageHumane.org, call 757-221-0150, or visit The Heritage Humane Society located at 430 Waller Mill Road, Williamsburg, VA 23185.

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