The Portsmouth Humane Society is one of the longest-serving Humane Societies in the Commonwealth of Virginia. Portsmouth Humane Society (PHS) is dedicated to caring for homeless animals in the community by promoting their adoptions into loving, permanent homes. PHS provides humane education and community outreach programs so that we may begin to decrease the pet overpopulation. Our Mission: To provide shelter, care and treatment to homeless animals in the City of Portsmouth community through permanent adoptions, spay/neuter programs, and community education.