Founded in 1972, Chesapeake Humane Society is a non-profit organization that is managed by volunteers and funded by private donors - it does not receive government subsidies. The Society supports the homeless animals of Chesapeake in the following ways:

  • Provides low-cost spay/neuter and vaccination services
Provides financial assistance to shelter animals in immediate medical need
Serves on the Chesapeake Animal Control Advisory Board
Lends countless volunteer hours to enhance the lives of shelter pets
Runs a media program that advertises adoptable pets
• Hosts off-site adoption events to advertise adoptable pets
• Makes an annual financial gift to Chesapeake Animal Services

The Chesapeake Humane Society works to promote the welfare of companion animals through programs and initiatives that reduce pet overpopulation, increase adoptions and encourage responsible pet guardianship through affordable pet care.

Our vision is to help pets and the people who love them find each other and stay together.

Cheryl Hindle, President
Lacy Kuller, Vice President
Kathy Selikson, Secretary
Donna Servidio, Treasurer
Phyllis Stein, Director & Founder, 1972

Jean Carideo, Director
Harriet Siff, Director
Diana Snyder, Director
Scott Snyder, Director
Ellen Taylor, Executive Director


Our quarterly publication contains articles about the Society and activities of local veterinarians, animal welfare workers, and volunteers. Look for our 2012 Winter Newsletter .. coming soon!

Click here to read a few of our most heart-warming adoption stories!