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The Briggs Animal Adoption Center houses and cares for the animals available for adoption through The National Humane Education Society. In 1948, Mrs. Anna C.

Spay Today, our low cost spay and neuter service, also runs out of the Briggs Animal Adoption Center. Briggs founded The National Humane Education Society as a private nonprofit animal welfare organization. Our mission is "to foster a sentiment of kindness to animals in children and adults." Now, more than 70 years after its founding, without financial assistance from local, state, or federal gove

rnments, NHES continues to grow and help countless animals through its Humane Education and Animal Care programs. The Briggs Animal Adoption Center (BAAC) houses and cares for the animals available for adoption through the National Humane Education Society. Spay Today, our low cost spay and neuter service also runs out of the Briggs Animal Adoption Center. Please come visit for a tour or to see our many wonderful adoptable animals!

05/07/2025

Please join us for a fun, beginner level yoga led by Grow Yoga and socialize with adoptable kittens! Bring a mat and be ready to cuddle these adorable fluffballs.
Your donations will help with the veterinary care of the kittens. Space is limited. Please register online here https://givebutter.com/NHESkittenyoga.

04/07/2025

Even though we're closed today, our adoptable cats are already purring with Fourth of July festivities! Swing by when we reopen on Saturday to find your purrfect new buddy. We hope you have a safe and happy fourth of July!

03/07/2025

Meet new additions Cheddar and Swiss! These little brothers are the definition of fun and affection, and while adopting them both isn’t a must, they’d sure love another kitten to pal around with. Two kittens are simply better than one! Cheddar and Swiss are ready to greet you with their irresistible cheesy grins! Swing by to meet them and all our new kittens today! We're here until 5 and back on Saturday from 10-4.

02/07/2025

01/07/2025

Our adorable adoptable dogs are showcasing their summer styles for our "Dog Days of Summer" Adoption Event! These wonderful pups are eager to join you on all your sunny adventures, whether it's a hike in the woods or a relaxing day at the beach. Just imagine having one of these furry friends by your side for it all!

During the Dog Days of Summer Event, all dog adoption fees are waived, thanks to the generosity of our supporters.

Don’t miss the opportunity to welcome a new family member and make unforgettable memories this summer and beyond!

We open our doors this Wednesday at 10 a.m.

30/06/2025

🐾 Two tail-wagging adventurers had a fetch-tastic time at the Berryville Farmer’s Market this past Saturday! 🐶❤️ Abigail and Hubbard were on a mission to charm the flip flops off of everyone with their bouncy tails and happy energy, leaving a trail of smiles in their wake. They gave the fresh produce a thorough inspection, met new friends and took in the fragrant delight of fresh-cut flowers! Now, all that's missing are adopters like you! Swing by this week and see for yourself how pawsome Hubbard and Abigail are! We open our doors at 10 a.m. on Wednesday! Don't forget that adoption fees are waived during our Dog Days of Summer Event!

21/06/2025

Join Us for Bark In The Park Today!
Today is the perfect opportunity to attend the Bark In The Park event hosted by the Animal Welfare Society of Jefferson County at Jefferson Memorial Park in Charles Town, WV. Come meet our wonderful adoptable dogs, Hubbard and Honey, and enjoy a fun-filled day with your family. We hope to see you there!

20/06/2025

Feline like you are ready to add a new furry family member to your home? We've got an amazing group of adoptable cats just waiting to shower you with unconditional love! From playful kittens to wise seniors, and from energetic explorers to laid-back loungers, each one boasts a unique personality and a heart of gold. Whether you're seeking a playful companion or a purring lap cat, our feline friends can't wait to meet you.

Visit us and discover the joy of adopting a cat that perfectly matches your lifestyle! Share this post to help these lovable kitties find the forever homes they deserve.

19/06/2025

We aren’t kitten when we say that the season of tiny toe beans and adorableness is here! The first litter is eagerly tapping their little paws, ready to find their forever homes with you right meow!

Come visit and see which one captures your heart!
We’re open on Friday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Saturday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

19/06/2025

This Saturday, don't miss the chance to meet two wonderful adoptable dogs, Hubbard and Honey, at the Bark in the Park event hosted by the Animal Welfare Society of Jefferson County! Whether you're looking for a loyal companion or a playful friend, these dogs are sure to steal your heart. With a forecast of sunshine and smiles, it's the perfect day to find that furry soulmate you have been dreaming of. Join us and let these sweet pooches show you what true love is all about. We’re excited to see you there!

18/06/2025

Adopted!

Swipe right to fill your lap with love! I’m Elle, a part-time runway diva and full-time cuddle expert. I enjoy sunset strolls on the leash, breakfast in bed (or pretty much anywhere food lands), epic squeaky toy battles, and showering you with affection! Are we a paw-fect match? Come meet me and find out!

For more information on Elle click here:
https://www.nhes.org/adoptions/elle/

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Wednesday	10:00 - 17:00
Thursday	10:00 - 17:00
Friday	10:00 - 17:00
Saturday	10:00 - 16:00

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(304)7246558

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http://www.nhes.org/

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Briggs Adoptions

Briggs is a popular place where many people want to come to adopt an animal. This is because we are known for loving and taking the utmost care of the animals we receive. We provide the highest standard of medical care to each animal before it is placed for adoption. That’s also why so many people want to surrender dogs and cats to us. However, because we don’t euthanize a healthy animal just to make room for a more popular or more easily-adoptable animal, we often only have a few pups, kittens or popular breeds at any given time. Adopting an animal is a very emotional process and no one is more aware of that than the staff at Briggs.

When we have one adorable puppy or kitten available, we can, and do, receive as many as 20 applications on just that one animal in a day. This is why we state that we will choose what we feel would be the “best match” between the applicants’ lifestyle, home environment and the animal’s personality. We are upfront at the beginning of the application process and ask that if the applicant doesn’t agree with our process, that they don’t continue moving forward with the application. We wish we had the room and money to save many puppies and kittens at one time but we rely on our donation income to staff our building and help the animals. We ask that if you do not receive the animal you are looking at here, please go to another shelter, possibly animal control or a “kill” shelter and save another life. Thank you.