About this animal protector
Peninsula Regional Animal Shelter provides animal care, adoptions, lost-pet reunification and education for Newport News, Hampton, Poquoson and York County, Virginia. This shared public shelter is at 5843 Jefferson Avenue in Newport News.
Services and ways to connect
Call 757-933-8900 before visiting. Send lost or found pet information to pras-reunite@nnva.gov and adoption questions to pras-adopt@nnva.gov. The intake and reunification lobby is listed as open daily, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.; confirm adoption visiting hours separately with the team.
Verify details before taking action
The documented organizational identity is the municipal animal-services identity on the official city website. Confirm current hours, eligibility, availability, fees and instructions directly through the organization's official website before visiting, adopting, volunteering or donating.
Official contact
Frequently asked questions
- Does AnimalProtech verify Peninsula Regional Animal Shelter?
- AnimalProtech organizes public information and helps review community corrections, but each donation, adoption, or contact should be verified directly through the animal rescuer's or organization's official channels.
- How can I contact Peninsula Regional Animal Shelter?
- Use the public channels saved on this page and confirm that the opened profile matches Peninsula Regional Animal Shelter, the location Newport News - Virginia - United States, and the displayed identifiers.
- Is it safe to donate or adopt using only this page?
- No. Use this page as a starting point, then confirm identity, need, accountability, and public history before donating, sending documents, or adopting.
- How can I correct incomplete or outdated information?
- Use the contribution form at the end of the page and send verifiable public links. Do not send personal documents, private addresses, or sensitive third-party data.