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12/05/2024

Pumpkin has spent the past 111 days without a home and without anyone showing interest in her. She came to us as a stray, so while we don't know much about her past, it's clear someone spent some time with her and taught her some tricks she still remembers. Pumpkin knows "sit," "paw," "other paw," and even "sit pretty." This beautiful, 3-year-old girl likes to chase toys and has been keeping her mind sharp by working with our volunteer dog trainers.

Pumpkin is still awaiting her spay surgery, but is available to meet interested adopters at the shelter. Stop by and meet her today!

🐕: Pumpkin may do well with another dog. We recommend bringing yours in for a meet & greet.
👫: Pumpkin would likely do best with older children who are respectful to dogs.
🐈: Since she was a stray, we don't know if Pumpkin has lived with cats before. We recommend slow introductions.
🩺: At the time of adoption, Pumpkin will come spayed, vaccinated, and microchipped.

12/04/2024

🤭 CAUGHT IN THE ACT!

8-month-old Lychee was recently caught scaling the kennel doors in our Cat Adopt room to prank unsuspecting Cory, the fluffy orange cat. Cory isn't the only victim of this mischief! No one has been safe since "The Fruit Gang" arrived a few days ago. The Fruit Gang consists of Lychee and his siblings, Papaya and Guava. The bonded trio recently outgrew their office kennel and have been granted free reign of Cat Adopt. They've been engaging in various crimes ever since!

In just one brief observation, The Fruit Gang committed a home invasion, assault, and theft when they reached into a kennel, smacked the resident cat, and stole her toy! The floor of the Cat Adopt room is cluttered with evidence of their crimes -- stolen toys EVERYWHERE! They've clearly gotten a good read of the other cats in the room and know which ones are easy targets (Odetta) and which ones to avoid (Scooter) in their crime spree.

They must be stopped! Please adopt this band of thieves today! Lychee, Guava, and Papaya are the most adorable three-ring circus you could ever bring home. One thing's for sure, you'll never be bored with these siblings around!

Have you witnessed any of The Fruit Gang's antics? Please post photos and videos in the comments!

🐕: We're not sure how these three feel about dogs. We recommend slow introductions.
👫: They'd likely do well with children who are respectful to cats, but we can't guarantee Lychee, Guava, and Papaya won't try to recruit them into their crime ring.
🐈: As much chaos as they like bringing their fellow felines, it all seems to be in good fun! They'd likely do well with other cats and appear to be able to read cat body language pretty well. We recommend slow introductions.
🩺: Lychee, Papaya, and Guava have all been spayed/neutered, vaccinated, and microchipped. They are ready to go home TODAY!

❄ Can't add 3 to your home at this time? You can still help the victims of their crimes by making a donation to HSWC! Thanks to a generous donor, all contributions made in December will be matched, dollar for dollar, up to $25,000! Visit hswcmd.org/donate-now to make a gift today!❄

12/04/2024

Set yourself up for a hoppy new year -- adopt a bunny! 🐇 MooMoo, Oreo, BunBun, and Oreo Truffle are seeking adopters with rabbit experience! Learn more about them on today's episode of The Pawcast from LIVE 96.7: https://youtu.be/IbNXxWTFmGM!

MooMoo (top left) and Oreo Truffle (bottom right) are neutered and spayed, respectively, and are able to go to their new homes today! Oreo (top right) and BunBun (bottom left) are still awaiting their surgeries but are available to meet interested adopters.

12/03/2024

Remember how you felt last Thursday afternoon? That's how we're feeling right now! But instead of being full of turkey and mashed potatoes, HSWC is FULL of animals! Our very last dog kennel was *just* filled as this post was being written. We need all hands on deck to help us make space.

If you can adopt, please do! Some dogs awaiting surgery are available for foster-to-adopt! Please talk to one of our Adoptions counselors for more information. To see all of our available animals, please visit hswcmd.org/adoption-gallery.

If you're able to foster (especially dogs), we need you! Fostered with us before? Just your information on the "on deck" form to let us know what type of animal you can take in and when! Never fostered with us? Welcome aboard! Visit hswcmd.org/foster-app and follow each step listed.

Rescues, we recently launched a new page for rescues wishing to partner with us! Please visit hswcmd.org/rescue-partnerships.

Haven't seen your pet in awhile? Maybe they're here! Peruse our galleries of stray animals over at hswcmd.org/see-our-strays.

Please share this post to help us make room for the animals who arrive here daily. We appreciate you!

12/03/2024

If you're a fan of the orange boy cats, you just HAVE to meet Cory! This handsome, 2-year-old ginger is a medium-haired dream come true. Want to see that beautiful, fluffy tail of his? You'll have to come see him in person! Cory might be a little shy, but he's friendly!

Adopt Cory, and you could come home to this face every day!

🐕: Cory came to us as a stray, so we're not sure if he's lived with dogs before. We recommend slow introductions.
👫: Cory would likely do well with kids who are respectful to cats.
🐈: Cory does not seem to enjoy other cats. He'd likely do best as the only cat in the home.
🩺: Cory has been neutered, vaccinated, and microchipped. He's ready to go home TODAY!

12/03/2024

We're seeing double! Thanks to a generous donor, all gifts made in December will be matched, dollar for dollar, up to $25,000! What does this mean for you?

Your gift will go 2️⃣ TIMES as far!
You can help 2️⃣TIMES the amount of animals!

We're asking you to donate just $10* on this Two-sday. That $10 will be matched, making your total impact $20! Visit hswcmd.org/donate-now to make a contribution today!

*If you feel inclined to donate more than $10, we're not going to stop you!

12/02/2024

Virgil is a beautiful brindle boy who absolutely loves soaking up all the attention you can dole out! At 4 years old and 40 pounds, Virgil will make the perfect addition to the right home. He may only know one command "sit," but look how well he does it! Virgil is a good, playful pup who aims to one day have a toy collection in his forever home.

Virgil is still awaiting his neuter surgery, and he currently has no interested adopters on his list. If you'd like to make Virgil's dreams come true, give our Adoptions team a call at 301-733-2060 option 2.

🐕: At this time, we recommend a home without other dogs for Virgil.
👫: Virgil would likely do well with children who are respectful to dogs.
🐈: We don't know if Virgil has ever lived with cats before. We recommend slow introductions.
🩺: At the time of adoption, Virgil will come neutered, vaccinated, and microchipped.

❄Virgil is one of many, many stray dogs who enter HSWC every year. Your support makes it possible to give each one of them a chance to find comfort and joy in life. Visit hswcmd.org/donate-now and make a gift today to help Virgil and his friends. Thanks to a generous donor, all gifts made in December will be matched, dollar for dollar, up to $25,000!❄

12/02/2024

You might see this photo and ask, "Is Lois a model?" The answer is yes, yes she is. Who else could pull off such a perfect pose right before nap time? Lois is a little over 1 year old and has stunning green eyes. She's laidback, friendly, and accepting of pets. What more could you want in a cat?!

Come meet Lois in our Cat Adopt room today! She'd love to go home with you!

🐕: Lois came to us as a stray, so we don't know if she's ever lived with dogs before. We recommend slow introductions.
👫: Lois would likely do well with children who are respectful to cats.
🐈: We don't know if Lois has lived with other cats before, though she doesn't seem to mind the free-roaming cats here at the shelter. We recommend slow introductions.
🩺: Lois has been spayed, vaccinated, and microchipped. She can go home TODAY!

❄ Can't adopt Lois? You can still help her and other animals at HSWC! Make a gift today at hswcmd.org/donate-now. Thanks to a generous donor, all gifts made in December will be matched, dollar for dollar, up to $25,000! ❄

12/01/2024

HSWC's Week of Giving officially comes to an end at midnight tonight, but thanks to all of you, we met our $5,000 goal on way ahead of time – on Wednesday! Thank you to all who have donated! Want to contribute beyond our goal? There's still time! Visit https://hswcmd.networkforgood.com/projects/241263-week-of-giving-2024 before midnight to make a donation.

All gifts received during HSWC's Week of Giving will be used to enrich the lives of the animals in our care. Your donation will help fund the many ways we go above and beyond for every animal in the shelter and will make a difference in their lives.

11/30/2024

🚨🚨LAST DAY FOR WAIVED FEES🚨🚨

You can't buy love, but you can adopt it! And there's nothing like the love of a rescue animal. Don't miss your chance to give yourself/your family the greatest gift of all — a new best friend!

Visit hswcmd.org/adoption-gallery to view all of our available pets. Our Facebook messages are not monitored on the weekends, so please call 301-733-2060 option 3 for more information about or the availability of a particular animal.

Some FAQs:

✅ Yes, we do adopt to residents of any state.

✅ Interested in an animal who's still waiting on their spay or neuter? Ask to be placed on their list of interested adopters! Residents of Washington County, MD may be eligible to bring the animal home as a foster-to-adopt option.

✅ To view our regular adoption fees and what all is included, please visit hswcmd.org/adoption-fees. TODAY ONLY, the only fees charged will be a $5 dog license (if applicable) and/or if the adopter needs to purchase a cardboard carrier ($8) or a leash/collar/harness in our retail section to safely bring their new pet home.

✅ Waived adoption fees have repeatedly been shown in research to NOT negatively impact the outcome for animals. They do NOT result in higher return or abandonment rates. Our adoption procedures remain the same as always. The only thing that changes is the fee. Some adopters choose to donate anyway. Angry reactions and negative assumptions about our adopters do not help find homes for animals. HSWC has been at or over capacity this entire year. We are doing everything we can to find forever homes for these animals and appreciate the adopters (and fosters!) who are opening their homes and hearts whether they pay $5 or $300 at the time of adoption. Please be part of the solution instead of spreading negativity that could discourage potential adopters.

✅ We encourage bringing in all family members (human and canine only) for meet and greets with our dogs. No appointment is necessary for a meet and greet.

11/29/2024

These animals have a lot to be thankful for! They went to their forever homes this week! 🥳 Here's who was adopted from 11/22 through 11/28:

Cats 🐈: Peaches, Zara, Sacramento*, Atlanta*, Mummy, Burton*, Natasha, Chaol, Yrene, Dragon, Chimera, Ella-Mae*, Flame*, Olita, Timone, Pumba, Trinket, Beautiful, Henley, Dorian, W***y, Demeter*, Dapple*, Carolina*, Bertha*, Gnome, Lloyd, Gastonia, Broccoli Casserole, Cosmic, and Archer

Dogs 🐕: Saoirse*, Brahms, Merlin, Ganache, Reese*, and Bonsai

Mice 🐁: Nova*

* -- Long-term residents who waited 30 days or longer for their forever homes

Wow! Congratulations and thank you to all of our wonderful fosters and adopters! You are truly making a difference in the lives of animals, and we are so grateful for you!

Looking to adopt? Adoption fees are waived through the end of the day tomorrow, Saturday, November 30th! Help us make room in our very full shelter and bring home your new best friend tomorrow! Visit hswcmd.org/adoption-gallery to see who's available.

Have a great weekend, everyone! 👋

11/29/2024

Sweet Cinnamon thought she had it made when she learned she had 3 different people interested in adopting her once she had her spay surgery! Sadly, she wasn't a right fit for the first home, and neither of the other two have come back for her. So this 10-month-old, 20-pound girl is hoping her Facebook and Instagram friends can help her find "the one."

Cinnamon is a lap dog! She absolutely LOVES attention and pets. She's just a little sweetheart who's ready to go home TODAY!

Adoption fees are waived today and tomorrow (11/29-11/30) only! Don't miss your chance to bring home a little Cinnamon!

🐕: Cinnamon may do well with another dog. She's had a successful play group here at the shelter! Bring yours in for a meet & greet. No appointment necessary!
👫: Cinnamon would likely do well with children who are respectful to dogs.
🐈: We're not sure if Cinnamon has ever lived with cats before. We recommend slow introductions.
🩺: Cinnamon has been spayed, vaccinated, and microchipped. She's ready to go to her forever home TODAY!

11/29/2024

🚨 ADOPTION FEES WAIVED TODAY AND TOMORROW ONLY🚨

The shelter remains full! Help us make room and find forever homes for as many animals as possible today and Saturday! We open at 10am, and we have lots of furry faces hoping to leave with you!

11/28/2024

🍂🦃 HAPPY THANKSGIVING FROM HSWC! 🦃🍂

The Humane Society of Washington County is closed today, Thursday, November 28, in observation of the Thanksgiving holiday. We will reopen tomorrow during our normal hours.

From the bottom of our hearts, we would like to express our gratitude to our wonderful community! As an organization, we are so grateful to have such incredible people and groups who support our life-saving work. Thank you to each and every one of you for the various ways you assist in changing the lives of homeless animals here in Washington County! We deeply appreciate you!

Please enjoy these pawprint turkeys made by some of our resident canine artists! We hope they bring a smile to your face. Adopt one of these artists, and the painting will go home with them! Check the comments on each picture to see the artist behind the painting!

Happy Thanksgiving, everybody! 🐾

11/27/2024

Out and about on Black Friday and Small Business Saturday? Treat yourself to a new best friend! We're waiving adoption fees on all animals on Friday, 11/29 and Saturday, 11/30 ONLY! Don't miss your chance to score the best deal of all!

Want to get a sneak peek at who's available? Visit hswcmd.org/adoption-gallery.

Here's some additional information to know before you arrive:

⏰: We will be open our normal hours on both Friday and Saturday. We are CLOSED on Thanksgiving.
🐕: The $5 fee for a dog license will still be charged during this promotion. Please bring a leash and collar/harness to bring home your new pup. We also have these items available at a discounted rate in our lobby.
🐈: Please bring a carrier to bring home your new cat. Cardboard carriers are available to purchase in our lobby for $8.
📄: Our standard adoption policies and application process will be followed.

We look forward to seeing many animals go home during these two days! ❤

11/27/2024

LOOK. AT. LAZLO!! 😍 We can't get over how cute he is! His chubby cheeks, mystical eyes, and little legs are just too adorable! As you might have guessed from looking at him, 6-year-old Lazlo has cataracts in both eyes. These cataracts may have caused some vision loss, as Lazlo appears to be a little clumsy at time, but they don't stop him from being a loving, affectionate, friendly boy! He's absolutely perfect!

Who's going to be the lucky person to adopt this precious little man? It could be you! We're open until 6 pm today. Come get him!

🐕: Lazlo came to us as a stray, so we don't know if he's ever lived with dogs before. We recommend slow introductions, especially considering his visual impairment.
👫: Lazlo is a sweetheart. He'd likely do well with children who are respectful to cats.
🐈: Again, since he came to us as a stray, we don't know if Lazlo has lived with other cats before. We recommend slow introductions.
🩺: Lazlo has been neutered, vaccinated, and microchipped. He's ready to go home TODAY!

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🚨THE SHELTER IS FULL! ADOPTERS NEEDED!🚨 As of this morning, HSWC is providing for a total of 519 cats and kittens (161 in the shelter, 358 in foster) and 107 dogs and puppies (66 in the shelter, 41 in foster). WE. ARE. FULL. Animals are entering the shelter at 3 times the rate they are being adopted. Read that sentence again. We are calling upon our community to step up and help us make room by adopting an animal from HSWC. We have animals of all ages and all personalities, and our adoption counselors can help find the perfect match for you and your home! All come spayed/neutered, vaccinated, and microchipped. All cats and kittens are currently available to adopt for just $5 through Saturday! Please visit our website to see all of our available animals including those currently in foster homes, or stop in to see all available animals residing in the shelter. You can make a difference!

Wow! With 224 works of art to bid on, there's something for everyone! Come check out Art for the Animals at Howard's!

UPDATE: Both West and Game of Life have been adopted (separately)!! 🥳 Game of Life typically hides out behind a blanket in her kennel, sad and scared. Imagine our surprise when we caught her trying to get West's attention yesterday! Their interaction was so funny! What do you think they were saying to each other? 🤔

Dive into the fun! 💦 Join us tonight from 6pm to 8pm at Potterfield Pool for Pooch Plunge! It's just $5 per dog (pay at the gate), and it's the best way to end your summer! Have a dog that's a senior, special needs, or just not as social? Pay a little extra for our VIP Hour from 5pm to 6pm! Visit https://hswcmd.networkforgood.com/events/75384-pooch-plunge-vip-hour-at-potterfield-pool to sign up and pre-register. See you tonight! Can't make it this evening? Make a plan to join us on Friday at Marty Snook Pool! Same time - same event (no VIP Hour).

After 161 days Gixxer found his forever home!!! All of these dogs, including Gixxer's housemate, Torretto, are still waiting for their forever home at Humane Society of Washington County. Adoption fees are currently waived on all dogs. Every dog comes spayed/neutered, vaccinated, and microchipped. #maryland #hagerstown #shelterdog #rescue #bingbong #fyp #viral #puppy #dog