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HSWC Performance Indicators through December 2016
January 10, 2017
We are very excited about our 2016 life-saving numbers. We saw wonderful improvements from previous years! HSWC Live Release Rates
Read More14th Annual Polar Bear Plunge is Rapidly Approaching
January 3, 2017
The 14th Annual Polar Bear Plunge at Greenbrier State Park on January 14th is rapidly approaching. Participants and donations continue to grow and excitement is rising. The event, sponsored by VerStandig Broadcasting, is already seeing a record-breaking number of participants.
Read MoreAdjusted Holiday Hours
December 23, 2016
The HSWC will have shortened hours over the holidays. December 24th 10 am - 1 pmDecember 25th ClosedDecember 26th Closed December 31st 10 am - 1 pmJanuary 1st ClosedJanuary 2nd Closed
Read MoreMaking Sure Pets Adopted Around the Holidays Get a "Forever Home"
December 21, 2016
Check out this story, aired on WHAG, encouraging responsible pet ownership! Click here to watch.
Read MoreTailwagger
December 15, 2016
Click here to read our December 15, 2016 edition of the Tailwagger. There is a link to a video shown at our Roaring Twenties gala that is sure to give you goosebumps, and a reminder to register for the quickly-approaching Polar Bear Plunge!
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WCPS Students Donate to Animals During Holidays
December 14, 2016
Fourteen Washington County Public Schools are participating in an annual program called “Home for the Holidays” to procure donations for the Humane Society of Washington County. Students of all ages are collecting donations and bringing them into their schools in time for the December 22nd pick-up day. The amount that the students donate covers the bulk of the HSWC’s needs for the first quarter of the New Year.
Read MoreTailwagger
December 1, 2016
Read the December 1, 2016 edition of the Tailwagger to learn more about registering for our Polar Bear Plunge and honoring your pet with a special ornament this holiday season! Click here.
Read MoreFEES WAIVED FOR CATS TO GO "HOME FOR THE HOLIDAYS"
November 30, 2016
The Humane Society of Washington County is waiving cat adoption fees for the remainder of the year in an effort to send all cats “home for the holidays.” “There is no better place for our felines to have a ‘wonderful life’ than home,” Adoptions Supervisor Cathy Jacques said. “We are hoping that all of our adoptable cats can spend the holidays with their new families!” Cat adoption fees will be waived through December 31st.
Read MoreHoliday Honor Tree Ornament Fundraiser
November 29, 2016
The Humane Society of Washington County will be hosting a Holiday Honor Tree fundraiser throughout the month of December. The fundraiser will offer HSWC supporters the opportunity to honor their beloved pets by purchasing an ornament to be hung on the official holiday tree in the Humane Society Adoptions Center. The ornament will be personalized with the pet’s name.
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