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The Gunpowder Lodge Softball Team is raffling off a Royal Caribbean cruise to a destination of your choice and you’re invited to take a chance to WIN… A 4-5 nights cruise for two with an Ocean View stateroom Travel between September & May Fully upgradeable and transferable No expiration date Tickets are $10 each or … Continued

Are you and your friends ready for a different kind of Bingo experience? On Thursday, November 19th, a friend of the shelter is hosting BLINGO BINGO, featuring Premier Designs Jewelry, and she’s donating all profits from the evening to the animals at The Humane Society of Harford County! Held at the Fallston Volunteer Fire Hall, … Continued

Senior pets are often at the shelter longer and they are often passed over for younger, more energetic pets. In honor of National Adopt-a-Senior-Pet Month, we’d like to offer these 10 reasons why adopting a senior pet is a great idea! 1. What You See Is What You Get. Important traits have already emerged, such … Continued

Named after the Greek myth about the phoenix that obtains new life after being regenerated or reborn, the Phoenix Fund was established to give critically injured or ill animals a second chance. Donations to this special bank account are set aside to pay for costly surgeries, life-saving medications and rehabilitation. Every year, HSHC takes in … Continued

Did you know you can help our shelter earn free Fresh Step cat litter? Join the Fresh Step Paw Points program (don’t worry, it’s free) to donate your points to our shelter and help us earn free cat litter.  Here’s how: 1. PURCHASE FRESH STEP CAT LITTER 2. JOIN PAW POINTS Create a Paw Points … Continued

For the entire month of Dogtober (October), we’re reducing the adoption fee on all dogs one year and over to just $50! If you’ve been considering adoption, now is the perfect time! Click here to view the dogs’ photos and biographies. To begin the adoption application process, click here. Print and complete the application and … Continued

We have a cover winner! The Humane Society of Harford County’s 2016 calendar is here and features all the local pets who entered our contest. Check out all the winners and either come into the shelter to purchase a calendar for just $5 each (regularly $10) or order your copies online and they will be … Continued