
The Humane Society of Harford County, Inc., is a non-profit, 501(c)(3) charitable organization dedicated to the welfare and well-being of the approximately 3,000 dogs, cats, reptiles, birds, livestock, rabbits, horses, rodents, wildlife, and even fish that come to us each year.
As an open admission shelter, we do not turn County residents away who are looking to surrender their pet. However, we offer alternatives and counseling to try and prevent the surrender, such as free behavior consultations, a pet food bank, and other resources.
Humane Society of Harford County (HSHC) is not a county government agency. Nor are we affiliated with any national or regional organization, such as the ASPCA or the Humane Society of the United States. Our organization relies on your support, so please help us to help the stray, abused and homeless animals of Harford County by making a tax-deductible contribution today, by clicking here! Planned giving options are also available.
WISH LIST
Our most needed items are:
- Cat litter
- Hill’s Science Diet dry food for animals in the shelter (cat/kitten/dog)
- any brand dry food for our pet food pantry
- any brand canned food (cat/kitten/dog)
- moist dog treats like Pupperoni
- laundry detergent (He only)
- dish soap
- germicidal bleach
- contractor trash bags
- non-latex gloves (all sizes)
- paper towels & toilet paper
- Carefresh small animal bedding
- timothy hay
- pill pockets for dogs and cats
For our complete wish list including our Amazon.com wish list, please visit www.harfordshelter.org/ways-to-give/wish-list.
HOURS:
· Monday – Friday: 11AM – 6PM
· Saturday & Sunday: 10AM – 5PM
PROGRAMS:
· We feature active volunteer and foster programs, and we love our wonderful “unpaid staff” who work alongside us, giving so much of their time and energy to our animals! They’re crucial to our success, so we’re always looking for more great folks to grow these lifesaving programs!
· Seniors 4 Seniors program matches amazing senior cats and dogs with caring senior adopters who are 62 years of age or older. Adoption fees are waived for these folks!
· To thank our first responders, we created our Hometown Heroes program and will waive adoption fees for all active or veteran military personnel, police officers, firefighters, paramedics, or EMTs with a current valid ID or other proof of employment.
· Our facility offers an eight-week puppy training course and an eight-week basic obedience course, in partnership with Mutt Magic Training Services. Classes are offered regularly at our shelter facility!
SERVICES:
· Consider us to be the first place to call if you lose or find an animal in Harford County. We maintain a lost and found registry for animals in our county, so make it a priority to call us at 410-836-1090!
· Our Pet Food Pantry provides free pet food for Harford County residents in financial need who are struggling to feed their pets. Our goal is to keep pets in their homes and out of shelters!
· HSHC offers affordable vaccine and microchip clinics throughout the County several times per year.
AWARDS:
· Candid (formerly GuideStar) awarded us with a Platinum Transparency Rating . Candid is a nonprofit that provides the most comprehensive data and insights about the social sector, allowing donors to make informed giving decisions.
· HSHC is proud to have also received the Charity Navigator’s top “100 out of 100” Encompass Rating for Finance & Accountability in 2021! Charity Navigator is the world’s most trusted independent nonprofit evaluator.
· The readers of Harford Magazine have voted us Best Charity/Nonprofit for 11 straight years.
More Information: Download a copy of our most recent 990 filings: Fiscal Year 2023 (July 1, 2022-June 30, 2023)
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