The Washington County
Humane Society has been serving the tri-state area with local and reliable services for over a century. Originally founded in November of 1921 by Ms. Daisy Derby Whipple, the one-room building on what was known as South Boulevard, slowly transformed into the impressive 20,000 square-foot facility that owners and animals can repeatedly depend on.
In addition to offering their well-known employment and volunteer opportunities, the Humane Society also runs a variety of projects promoting animal welfare. These programs and fundraisers include, but are not limited to, the annual Polar Bear Plunge, LuHowl, Working Cat Program, Private Rehoming Gallery, Foster Programs, Weekly Pawcast Episodes, and a variety of donation options for the community to be involved in improving the lives and vitality of countless animals in need. Further information on each of these programs may be accessed through the Humane Society’s website, HSWCMD.org.

Outside of the facility, the Washington County Humane Society allows feral cats to return to their outdoor home, while still maintaining a healthy environment and population through the Trap-Neuter-Return (TNR) program. With the growing issue of cat populations and mating associated behaviors from these community cats, the TNR program proposes an effective approach to lessening the cats’ stress and territoriality. As the name suggests, community cats are humanely trapped, spayed or neutered, vaccinated against rabies, and ear tipped according to the Humane Society; then, they are returned to their outdoor home where they were originally found. For instructions on how to participate in trapping a community cat for the TNR program, visit HSWCMD.org

Looking to give an animal a forever home? Visit the adoption floors at the Humane Society at 13011 Maugansville Rd, Hagerstown, MD 21740. The center is open Monday through Saturday from 10AM to 6PM, except for adjusted Wednesday hours from 1PM to 6PM. Plan accordingly for your visit to the adoption floors, as they close 12PM to 1PM for scheduled nap time, and 5:30PM for the rest of the evening.