Humane Society of Parkersburg

29Th And Poplar Streets Parkersburg, West Virginia 26102

Dogs & Cats

About this shelter

Humane Society of Parkersburg in Parkersburg, WV

The Humane Society of Parkersburg serves Parkersburg, West Virginia, in Wood County, where it operates alongside 4 other animal shelters and rescues. Located about 5 miles northwest of downtown Parkersburg, the shelter helps homeless dogs and cats find new homes through its adoption program while also running the SPOT Clinic, offering spay/neuter surgeries, wellness services, and vaccine clinics to the community. In 2025 alone, HSOP reported 1,874 adoptions, 312 pets reunited with their owners, and 4,796 spay/neuter surgeries, maintaining a lifesaving rate of around 92-93%. Beyond adoptions, the organization supports pet owners through services such as lost-and-found assistance, pet reclaiming, rehoming guidance, surrender support, a food bank, and animal control and emergency response for the community.

Before you go

Adopting from Humane Society of Parkersburg

Adoption process

Visit the shelter to meet the animals, complete an adoption application (online or in person), get approved (applications are reviewed based on best fit for the animal, not just order received), and pay the adoption fee to take your pet home; all pets must be spayed/neutered before adoption.

Service area: Parkersburg and Wood County, WV
County: Wood County
Animals served: Dogs & Cats