Holiday Wish List

Help shelter animals by collecting gifts for under their tree! We’ve put together a special holiday list of our most-needed supplies, so if you’d like to be a hero to the animals this holiday season, here’s how: Get a big cardboard box (decorations are encouraged, but not necessary) Print copies of our Holiday Wish List … Continued

Humane Society of Harford County Plans to Clear The Shelters August 30-31

NBC’s Clear The Shelters returns for 11th annual pet adoption campaign For Immediate Release Contact: Erin Long, Marketing & Development Manager | Humane Society of Harford County | 410-836-1090, x106 | erin@harfordshelter.org Fallston, MD (August 27, 2025) – With a shelter full of dogs, cats, rabbits and other animals, the Humane Society of Harford County … Continued

Pet Vaccine & Microchip Clinic

Oct 18, 2025

The Humane Society of Harford County, together with the Harford County Health Department and Jones Bel Air Subaru, is hosting a microchip & pet vaccination clinic on Saturday, October 18, 2025 from 10am-2pm at the Fallston Volunteer Fire Company, 2201 Carrs Mill Rd, Fallston, MD 21047. Nail trims for dogs only will be given by … Continued

Quarter Auction

Oct 17, 2025

Update on 10/17 at 2pm: Tickets for tonight’s event are SOLD OUT. Join us for a Quarter Auction to support homeless animals on Friday, October 17, 2025 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 … Continued

Humane Society of Harford County Reducing Pet Adoption Fees July 5-19

Adoptions During “Empty the Shelters” Sponsored by the Bissell Pet Foundation For Immediate Release Contact: Erin Long, Marketing & Development Manager | Humane Society of Harford County | 410-836-1090, x106 | erin@harfordshelter.org Fallston, MD (July 1, 2025) – The Humane Society of Harford County (HSHC) is teaming up with the BISSELL Pet Foundation, a national … Continued

The Humane Society of Harford County’s 2024 Year in Review

Pet adoptions up 19% but length of stay in shelter also increases For Immediate Release Contact: Erin Long, Marketing & Development Manager | Humane Society of Harford County | 410-836-1090, x106 | erin@harfordshelter.org   Fallston, MD (May 21, 2025) – The Humane Society of Harford County (HSHC) today released its 2024 annual impact report, and … Continued

Police Sergeant Running for Homeless Animals

Jun 1, 2025

Sgt. Kevin Phillips, a member of the Harford County Sheriff’s Office Special Response Team (SRT), is running again in the Bel Air Town Run on Sunday, June 1, 2025. As part of the run, Sgt. Phillips is challenging the community to make a donation to support our animals. But here’s the fun part…for every $500 … 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