The Humane Society of Shenandoah County, VA, Inc.

8963 Back Road Maurertown, Virginia 22644
Dogs & Cats
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Hours of operation

  1. Monday Open 24 hours
  2. Tuesday Open 24 hours
  3. Wednesday Open 24 hours
  4. Thursday Open 24 hours Today
  5. Friday Open 24 hours
  6. Saturday Open 24 hours
  7. Sunday Open 24 hours

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About this shelter

The Humane Society of Shenandoah County, VA, Inc. in Maurertown, VA

The Humane Society of Shenandoah County, VA, Inc. is a private non-profit organization based in Maurertown, Virginia, dedicated to promoting the health, safety, welfare, compassionate care and protection of animals in Shenandoah County. It operates 24 hours a day, seven days a week, and sits roughly 60 miles northeast of Hagerstown, MD. The organization runs spay/neuter and trap-neuter-return programs, including a Fix-a-Pit program, and supports the Feline Fix by Five initiative promoting pediatric sterilization of kittens before five months of age. Beyond adoptions, it offers ways to help through fostering, sponsoring a foster animal, and donations, connecting people and pets throughout the local community.

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Shenandoah County, Virginia
Animals served
Dogs & Cats

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