Shelter Statistics

The Humane Society of Harford County (HSHC) has finished another extraordinary year with a 90% live release rate in 2020 for the fifth consecutive year. While 2020 was a year fraught with challenges, it was also a year of many highpoints, and definitely a year of resiliency for HSHC. When the pandemic hit early last year, the facility had to quickly pivot its operations: drastically limit public access inside the building, go virtual as much as possible to assist our clients, cancel in-person fundraising events, and suspend most volunteer activities. At the conclusion of the year, 90% of the 2,175 homeless animals that came through the shelter found placement. And for that, HSHC is extremely grateful. Read more ->>