1. I can’t find the SPCA. What are the driving directions?
From the interstate, get off on exit 258A. Go to the 6th stop light and take a right and another immediate left and you are in our parking lot.  

From Jefferson Ave, turn on J. Clyde Morris toward Riverside Hospital  and at the next light, take a right and an immediate left.   

From Warwick Blvd, turn onto J. Clyde Morris towards Riverside Hospital, pass the hospital on your right, go across the overpass. Turn left at the light and then an immediate left into our parking lot.

2. What are your business hours?
Monday-Friday 11-6
Saturday 10-5
Sunday 12-4

3. How do I surrender my pet to the SPCA?
The SPCA only takes owner surrenders if you live in Hampton, Newport News, Poquoson and York County. There is a surrender fee to turn in your animal; this fee provides care for your pet while staying in our shelter. 

In order for our staff to focus on adoptions on Saturdays & Sundays, we do not accept intake of owner surrender pets on those days.  

Things to do before bringing your pet:
1. Bring your pet's complete vet records with him, as well as any medications he may need.
2. Thoroughly document his likes, dislikes, behaviors and temperament.
3. Bathe and groom him before he arrives.
4. Bring some of his favorite belongings, such as toys, blankets, beds, carrier, litter box, etc.
5. Have your vet bring his vaccinations up to date and treat him for fleas.

4. How long does an animal have before its euthanized?
There is no minimum or maximum number of days an animal can stay at our shelter. Since pet overpopulation is such a pervasive problem and our SPCA is the only shelter on the Peninsula that accepts all unwanted pets we cannot at this time place every single pet or stray that is brought to us.  Animals are euthanized if they are too sick or injured to be returned to a quality of life with reasonable medical intervention, if their behavior poses a risk to public safety, or if space is not available.

5. Will the SPCA euthanize my pet on request?
No, we do not euthanize owned animals. If your animal needs to be put to sleep, please contact your veterinarian. If you do not have a veterinarian, please refer to the phonebook or contact the SPCA and we will provide a list of vets on the Peninsula.

6. Are there any low cost spay/neuter services?
There are a number of low cost spay/neuter clinics in the area. The SPCA clinic provides care only for shelter animals. Click here to view a list of the low cost clinics in Hampton Roads. Listing is provided by The Animal Welfare Coalition of Hampton Roads.

Animal Resource Foundation opened a new low cost spay/neuter clinic in Gloucester, VA. Please call for appointments or information (804)-694-0349 or (804)-694-0273.

7. I have lost my pet and am not certain if she/he is at the SPCA. What do I do?
Since verbal descriptions of the same pet can vary person from person, we strongly recommend that you come directly to the shelter to see if your lost pet is being held here. Click here for more information about finding your lost pet! We also recommend that you tell us if your pet is pregnant or has special needs as that type of pet may be placed in foster care or the quarantine room.

To retrieve your pet, you will need to provide:
1. A license or current bill (within 30 days) showing your correct address information.
2. A rabies certificate and city license receipt.
3. The appropriate impoundment fee.

Fees Schedule
$20 Impoundment fee (first pickup)
$25 Impoundment fee (subsequent pickups)
$5 Dog/Cat boarding cost per calendar day or portion thereof, beginning on day two  

8. There is a stray dog/cat in my yard. Will the SPCA pick the animal up for me?
The SPCA does not pick up stray or injured animals. Please call the local animal control number in your jurisdiction and they will dispatch an officer. The numbers for local animal control are as follows: Hampton 727-6111, Newport News 595.7387, York County 890.3601, Poquoson 595.7387, James City County 253.1800  

9. A baby bird has fallen out of its nest. What should I do?
According to the State Veterinarians Office, it is illegal for a citizen to transport a wild animal. This includes all wild animals, birds, squirrels, opossums, raccoons, etc. If you have a wild animal, call your local animal control at the number listed above.  

10. How do I report animal neglect or abuse?
For animal neglect or abuse, please contact animal control in your jurisdiction. The numbers for local animal control are as follows: Hampton 727-6111, Newport News 595.7387, York County 890.3601, Poquoson 595.7387, James City County 253.1800 

11. Does the SPCA sell city licenses?
The SPCA does not sell city licenses. You can obtain this city-required license at your municipality treasurer’s office. You will need to take a rabies certificate, signed by a veterinarian and stating whether the dog has been spayed or neutered. The SPCA urges you to spay/neuter your companion animals!

12. How much does it cost to adopt a pet?
To adopt a cat: $129 To adopt a dog: $149 Click here to learn more about adopting a pet.  

13. I want to adopt a pet. Can the SPCA hold the animal for me?
We do not hold animals for adoption.

14. How do I make a donation in honor or in memory of a friend or family member?
You can make a donation to the SPCA by phone, mail, or online. To make a donation “in honor of” or “in memory of” a loved one, please provide the address of the family you would like us to acknowledge and choose a donation card you would like to be sent. If you have any questions, please contact Vicki Rowland at 757.595.1399.  

15. Does the SPCA board animals?
No, we do not provide this service. Click here to view a list of pet boarding locations. List provided by The Animal Welfare Coalition of Hampton Roads

16. How can I volunteer at the SPCA?
We are always welcoming new volunteers to the SPCA. Click here to learn more about our volunteer program.  

17. What type of food do you feed the cats/dogs here?
We feed mostly Pedigree/Purina products to our dogs and cats.

18. Can I use my own vet for the spay/neuter surgery?
Yes, you may choose a veterinarian from a list of our participating veterinarians that work with our shelter. You would be responsible for paying your veterinarian for the surgery cost in addition to the SPCA adoption fee. All pets will be neutered prior to adoption.

19. Do pets have to be spayed/neutered?
It is a state law that any pet adopted from a SPCA/humane shelter must be spayed/neutered. Sterilization is required by state law article 6.1. If said animal is not sterilized you are subject to a civil penalty.  

20. What does the Peninsula SPCA do to help feral cats on the Peninsula?
We are actively working with Operation Cat Snip a volunteer group on the Peninsula to help control the feral cats. The Peninsula SPCA doesn't have the resources to actively trap, neuter, and manage feral cat colonies. However, the SPCA encourages you to take action and help control the feral cat population through T.N.R efforts (Trap.Neuter.Return). If you would like to manage your feral cat colony, you must register your colony with the city of Newport News. Please download caregiver form here. In addition, the City of Newport News has a Feral Cat Ordinance please read.To learn more about T.N.R, please visit Operation Cat Snip website or email them at info@operationcatsnip.org