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Jun 11, 2022

Night of Fun Benefits Animals at the Humane Society of Harford County For Immediate Release Contact: Erin Long, Marketing Coordinator | Humane Society of Harford County 410-836-1090, x106 | erin@harfordshelter.org   Fallston, MD (May 5, 2022) – Great food and drinks at five local pubs, giveaways and door prizes, and an abundance of fun-loving people … Continued

The Humane Society of Harford County Announces Search for New Executive Director

For Immediate Release Contact: Erin Long, Marketing Coordinator | Humane Society of Harford County 410-836-1090, x106 | erin@harfordshelter.org   Fallston, MD (April 21, 2022) – The Humane Society of Harford County (HSHC), the leading organization in Harford County dedicated to promoting the well-being of animals by providing a safe refuge, care, adoption, advocacy and education, … Continued

Jen Swanson Stepping Down as Director of Humane Society of Harford County

Board of Directors Will Soon Begin Nationwide Search For Immediate Release Contact: Erin Long, Marketing Coordinator | Humane Society of Harford County 410-836-1090, x106 | erin@harfordshelter.org   Fallston, MD (April 6, 2022) – After nearly seven years of tireless work to further the Humane Society of Harford County’s mission and values, Jen Swanson has announced … Continued

Special Kitten Gets Custom High Chair

Little 2-month-old “Reese 25” recently came to us with 30 members of his extended kitty family. Despite coming from a crowded home, most of the cats and kittens were in good health with the exception of a few minor ailments. Two had to have surgery to repair their entropion (a condition in which the eyelid … Continued

The Humane Society of Harford County’s 2021 Year in Review

Adoptions increased by 22% while intake remained steady at 2,200 For Immediate Release Contact: Erin Long, Marketing Coordinator | Humane Society of Harford County 410-836-1090, x106 | erin@harfordshelter.org   Fallston, MD (March 29, 2022) – If anything is certain in animal sheltering, it’s that change is inevitable and shelter professionals are a resilient bunch, prepared … Continued

The Humane Society of Harford County Overflowing with Dogs

Adopters Needed to Make Space For Immediate Release Contact: Erin Long, Marketing Coordinator | Humane Society of Harford County 410-836-1090, x106 | erin@harfordshelter.org   Fallston, MD (March 22, 2022) – Since Monday, March 14, thirty-nine new dogs have arrived at the Humane Society of Harford County (HSHC), filling the shelter’s dog kennels to capacity. All … Continued

Harford County High’s Stores Organize Round Up

Customers Encouraged to Support Homeless Animals at Six Convenience Stores For Immediate Release Contacts: Erin Long, Marketing Coordinator | Humane Society of Harford County 410-836-1090, x106 | erin@harfordshelter.org Meghan Mattern, Advertising & Social Media Manager | High’s Stores 410-261-5411 | mmattern@highs.com Fallston, MD (March 14, 2022) – Customers who shop at any of the six … Continued

Lunch & Learn: Fostering Kittens

HSHC is committed to providing community education and information to help strengthen the human-animal bond. We are pleased to present free, virtual Lunch & Learns on the last Wednesday of each month from 12-1pm. Topic for March 30, 2022: Fostering Kittens Learn the fundamentals of neonatal kitten care and how you can help the shelter’s … Continued