National Humane Education Society

3731 Berryville Pike Charles Town, West Virginia 25414

Dogs & Cats

National Humane Education Society animal shelter in Charles Town, WV

Charles Town Shelters

(304) 725-0506 Directions

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Hours of operation

Monday Closed
Tuesday Closed
Wednesday 11:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Thursday 11:00 AM - 6:00 PM Today
Friday 11:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Saturday 11:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Sunday 11:00 AM - 4:00 PM

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

About this shelter

National Humane Education Society in Charles Town, WV

The National Humane Education Society is located in Charles Town, West Virginia, about 30 miles northeast of Frederick, MD, and operates as a cat rescue. Its adoption center is open Wednesday through Friday from 11:00 AM to 6:00 PM and Saturday and Sunday from 11:00 AM to 4:00 PM. Beyond finding homes for cats and dogs, NHES runs humane education and advocacy programs for schools, offers Spay Today services promoting spay/neuter and trap-neuter-return efforts, and relies on volunteers and foster caregivers to support the animals in its care.

Before you go

Adopting from National Humane Education Society

Adoption process

Applicants must be 21+, fill out a cat or dog application (in person, online, or by phone), and meet requirements such as having existing pets spayed/neutered, having household members visit the animal, obtaining landlord approval if applicable, and completing a dog-to-dog meet and greet if needed; same-day adoptions are not offered.

Animals served: Dogs & Cats

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