Humane Society of Washington County

13011 Maugansville Road Hagerstown, Maryland 21740

Dogs & Cats

Humane Society of Washington County animal shelter in Hagerstown, MD

Hagerstown Shelters

(301) 733-2060 Directions

Visiting

Hours of operation

Monday 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM, 1:00 - 6:00 PM
Tuesday 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM, 1:00 - 6:00 PM
Wednesday 1:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Thursday 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM, 1:00 - 6:00 PM Today
Friday 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM, 1:00 - 6:00 PM
Saturday 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM, 1:00 - 6:00 PM
Sunday Closed

Hours as reported by the shelter. Call ahead before visiting — holiday and intake hours can differ.

About this shelter

Humane Society of Washington County in Hagerstown, MD

The Humane Society of Washington County is located in Hagerstown, Maryland, about 2 miles southeast of the city, and exists to promote the welfare of companion and domestic animals. The organization works to reduce pet overpopulation and pursues this mission through educational programs and initiatives that endorse fostering, enrich adoptions, and encourage responsible pet guardianship. It is open Monday 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM and 1:00 – 6:00 PM, Tuesday 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM and 1:00 – 6:00 PM, Wednesday 1:00 – 6:00 PM, Thursday 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM and 1:00 – 6:00 PM, Friday 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM and 1:00 – 6:00 PM, and Saturday 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM and 1:00 – 6:00 PM. The shelter offers foster and adoption programs, a working cat program, a wellness clinic, TNR services, and assistance for lost and found pets in the community.

Before you go

Adopting from this shelter

Adoption process

Prospective adopters meet with an adoption counselor to discuss needs and lifestyle, interact with the animal of interest, and complete an adoption questionnaire (bringing a valid ID and proof of residence); if approved, they sign a contract and pay the adoption fee to receive an adoption packet, with dogs requiring a collar/leash and cats requiring a carrier to leave the shelter.

Service area: Washington County, Maryland
Animals served: Dogs & Cats

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