Celebrating 80 Years of Service to Harford County

The Humane Society of Harford County is 80! Officially launched at its present location in a modified farmhouse on Connolly Road in Fallston on February 5, 1946, the shelter opened its doors with a few dozen stray dogs and cats for adoption. Under the watchful eye of its founder and benefactor, Elsa Horne Voss, the … Continued

PAWdi Gras Adoption Special

It’s February and we’re celebrating PAWdi Gras all month long! When you’re ready to adopt, we’ll present you with a selection of numbered masquerade masks. Pick your favorite and receive anywhere from 25-100% off! It’s never been a better time to adopt and add a new friend to your Krewe! Trust us, it’ll make you … Continued

Quarter Auction

Mar 27, 2026

Join us for a Quarter Auction to support homeless animals on Friday, March 27, 2026 at the Riverside Community Center in Belcamp! Tickets are $5 each and include 3 paddles. If you’d like more paddles, you can buy more at the door on March 27th.  Doors open at 6pm and the fun begins at 7pm! … Continued

Be Their Light: A Campaign for a Generator

Festive lights, hot chocolate, warm cookies, coziness and calm—the magic of the season lives in life’s simple joys. And for the animals in our shelter, those same comforts mean safety, warmth, and a chance to finally rest. But all of it depends on electricity. And without it, one thing is for certain: the animals would … Continued

Pet Vaccine & Microchip Clinic

Feb 28, 2026

The Humane Society of Harford County, together with the Harford County Health Department, is hosting a pet vaccination & microchipping clinic on Saturday, February 28, 2026 from 10am-2pm at the Abingdon Fire Company, 3306 Abingdon Rd, Abingdon, MD 21009. Nail trims will be given by special guest, Heart to Heart Mobile Pet Care, LLC. Appointments … Continued

Furry Office Paws Visit

Attention Local Businesses! Looking for a fun way to treat your staff while supporting a great cause? Here’s your chance! This spring and summer, the Humane Society of Harford County is excited to bring one of our adoptable pups to any local businesses for a surprise visit! It’s the perfect way to brighten your team’s … Continued

Take a Break; Take a Pup!

Looking for a paws-itively fun way to help a shelter dog? Say hello to our Weekend Getaway Program—the perfect opportunity to give a sweet pup a relaxing mini vacation while getting a taste of fostering! For one weekend (Friday to Sunday/Monday), you’ll open your home to a lovable dog who’s ready to kick back and … Continued

Feel Good $5 Friday Raffle

Feel Good Friday is a fun raffle that happens every Friday and costs just $5 to enter! And you can feel good knowing that 100% of the proceeds benefit animals in our care. Every Friday we’ll feature a new raffle item to benefit the animals at the shelter. Each $5 donation gets you ten (10) … Continued