Humane Society of Amherst County

P.O. Box 614 Amherst, Virginia 24521
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Humane Society of Amherst County in Amherst, VA

The Humane Society of Amherst County serves the community of Amherst, Virginia, located in Amherst County, roughly 90 miles east of Richmond. Three other animal shelters and rescues also operate within Amherst County, giving residents several local options for animal welfare services. Local humane societies and shelters typically serve as a community resource for sheltering, caring for, and finding homes for animals in need. The Humane Society of Amherst County is part of that same network of care serving the Amherst area.

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