Humane Society of Washington County, Maryland

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The numbers are in. Having just completed the fiscal year June 30th, HSWC’s statistics show that 5,773 animals were received at the facility, an increase over the previous year by 432 animals, a 9% increase. This increase represents the most animal accepted by HSWC in the past 8 years. The largest category within the numbers to increase was owner surrendered animals which increased by 66% to a total of 1,292 owned animals.

Adoption Opportunities

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THANKS TO OUR 2010 LUHOWL SPONSORS!

Calling all Golf Foursomes! Golfers are Preparing for Puttin’ for Paws

The Humane Society of Washington County (HSWC) is preparing for the 3rd annual Puttin’ for Paws Golf Tournament. Co hosted by What a Tan, the tournament will be held at Black Rock Golf Course on Friday August 13th. This is a Captain’s Choice Best Ball Scramble tournament.

Home 4 the Holidays

The Humane Society of Washington County partners with the Helen Woodward Animal Center and Iams for this annual adoption promotion.

2010 Puttin for Paws Golf Tournament

Foursome Early Bird Registration $280
Early Registration Deadline July 23, 2010
Register here

2010 Bark In The Park

Enjoy a day of fun for the entire family, including your beloved canine companion. The fun begins at 10:00 a.m. with the Blessing of the Animals by Pastor Jerry Lowans of St. Matthews & Washington Square United Methodist Churches in Hagerstown. The Paws on the Path walk through the park will follow and contests, games, prizes, trophies, vendors & demonstrations will complete the day.
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Polar Bear Plunge

Be freezin' for a reason and take a dip in the Potomac for the homeless animals at the Humane Society of Washington County. From December 31st on, registration will be on site at the River Bottom Park in Williamsport on New Year's Day. Event Photos

LuHowl

Annual Hawaiian-Themed fundraiser that benefits our Spay and Neuter programs.

Pooch Plunge at Potterfield Pool

Each year the doors open at the city of Hagerstown's Potterfield Pool for the Pooch Plunge.

Dog Wash and "Flealess Market"/Yard Sale

Get your dog squeeky clean and find some wonderful "treasures" at the annual Flealess Market and Yard Sale.

2010 Bone to Be Wild

Bone to Be Wild, the Dave Alderson Memorial Motorcycle Ride is an annual fundraiser to benefit the Humane Society of Washington County.
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The Humane Society of Washington County is pleased to share some of the wonderful stories we have received about the animals we have adopted from our facility. We hope you enjoy the following story:

Simon We lost our 13 yr. old Westie back in 2004, since we are “empty nesters” losing our Benny was heartbreaking and took us nearly 3 years before we were emotionally ready for a new pup.
Read More... Did you adopt a pet from the Humane Society of Washington County? If so, please feel free to let us know how your HSWC family member is doing. View more Happy Endings

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