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

Parvovirus & the Shelter Response

We’d like to address the misinformation being disseminated about our recent brush with parvovirus in our canine population. Much to our dismay, the information being presented is false and is misleading people to believe that there are deceptive and inhumane practices at the shelter. The only authority about what is happening at the shelter is … Continued

The Humane Society of Harford County Gearing Up for Kitten Season

Apr 19, 2025

Kitten-Themed Shower Set for April 19 in Bel Air For Immediate Release Contact: Erin Long, Marketing & Development Manager | Humane Society of Harford County | 410-836-1090, x106 | erin@harfordshelter.org   Fallston, MD (March 19, 2025) – Prepare yourself: the kittens are coming! If you love cats and kittens, then you don’t want to miss … Continued

Belle Aire Market

Sep 14, 2025

Stop by to see the Humane Society of Harford County at the Belle Aire Market in historic downtown Bel Air on Sunday, September 14th from 9am-2pm! The market takes place in the parking lot next to Das Bierhalle, 121 S. Main Street, Bel Air, MD 21014. Shop for Humane Society gear – t-shirts, tanks, magnets, … Continued