Humane Society of Washington County Maryland Information

Our Mission: The Humane Society of Washington County exists to promote the welfare of companion and domestic animals through educational programs and initiatives that reduce pet overpopulation, endorse fostering, enrich adoptions and encourage responsible pet guardianship. Revised February, 2014 The HSWC is an open-admission shelter in Hagerstown, MD. Serving Washington County, we take in an average of 6,000 animals a year. In 2014, our average live release rate is 69%, meaning that 69% of the animals we had were able to be rehomed. In