Hit the Links for Homeless Animals

Humane Society of Harford County’s 7th Annual Putts Fore Paws Golf Tournament is September 2, 2021 For Immediate Release Contact: Erin Long, Marketing Coordinator Humane Society of Harford County 410-836-1090, x106 erin@harfordshelter.org Fallston, MD (July 20, 2021) – Get the spectacular feeling that you’re helping thousands of vulnerable animals get second chances! Join the Humane … Continued

The Humane Society of Harford County is Expecting!

Apr 10, 2021

Shelter Hosting Virtual Kitten Shower to Prepare for New Arrivals For Immediate Release Contact: Erin Long, Marketing Coordinator Humane Society of Harford County 410-836-1090, x106 erin@harfordshelter.org Fallston, MD (March 11, 2021) – The Humane Society of Harford County (HSHC) will soon be hearin g the pitter patter of lots of little paws. To prepare for … Continued

Covering Litter Box Issues

If your cat is urinating or defecating outside the litter box, we certainly understand your frustration. Luckily, this is a treatable condition – in most cases. A medical exam, as well as a few simple changes can help to re-establish proper litter box use. The first step includes taking your cat to your veterinarian. Whenever … Continued

Pets Can’t Use Cellphones: Get the Chip

It’s an all too familiar sight at the Humane Society of Harford County (HSHC): a pet is brought to the shelter and scanned for a microchip, but sadly, the scan turns up empty and the stray, bewildered animal joins dozens of others who are lost without a way to get back home. About 60% of … Continued

The Humane Society of Harford County Celebrates 75 Years of Service

Uniting Pets and People Since 1946 For Immediate Release Contact: Erin Long, Marketing Coordinator Humane Society of Harford County 410-836-1090, x106 erin@harfordshelter.org Fallston, MD (February 2, 2021) – The Humane Society of Harford County (HSHC) announced today the year-long celebration of its 75th anniversary. Officially launched at its present location in a modified farmhouse on … Continued

The Humane Society of Harford County Releases 2020 Report Card

Reaches 90% Live Release Rate for 5th Consecutive Year For Immediate Release Contact: Erin Long, Marketing Coordinator Humane Society of Harford County 410-836-1090, x106 erin@harfordshelter.org Fallston, MD (February 1, 2021) – The Humane Society of Harford County (HSHC) has finished another extraordinary year with a 90% live release rate in 2020 for the fifth consecutive … Continued

Crate Training

Create a structured life for your dog using primal instincts and needs. By using their natural den instincts, one can give the dog a safe place to truly rest and relax. Although the crate is not always used, it is highly recommended at the beginning to help establish a schedule for the dog, including feeding, … Continued

The Two-Week Shut Down

Tips For Introducing Your Newly Adopted Dog To Your Home The secret to being successful when adopting a rescue dog is by first giving the new dog time to adjust to you, your family, the home, and other pets in the new environment — before introducing him to new people, taking him out on any … Continued

Homeless Cat Restores Joy to Grieving Army Veteran

Receiving the awful diagnosis of feline leukemia and incurable cancer for the family cat was made agonizingly worse by watching him struggle to breathe. Faced with a declining quality of life, Kat and her family made the difficult decision to put him to sleep. Adopting another cat was not in the family’s immediate plans, but … Continued