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Your Trusted Animal Shelter & Adoption Center in Salisbury, MD
The Humane Society of Wicomico County has dedicated itself to rescuing at-risk animals and connecting pets with loving, permanent homes. Our mission extends beyond adoption, offering comprehensive temporary care and shelter for animals in need while addressing critical community challenges like pet homelessness. With decades of collective experience in animal welfare, our team combines compassionate care with operational expertise to deliver services ranging from spay/neuter programs to emergency medical interventions. We maintain rigorous standards of transparency and accountability, evidenced by our 2024 Candid Gold certification, ensuring donors and partners trust in our mission-driven work. Through community collaboration, volunteer engagement, and strategic partnerships with local businesses, we strive to create a sustainable ecosystem of animal care and public education.Our commitment to innovation is reflected in initiatives like the Paws and Claws newsletter, which keeps supporters informed about shelter needs and success stories. By operating a food bank for pet owners in crisis and providing trap rentals for stray animal management, we address root causes of animal neglect. Our veterinary services prioritize both animal health and population control, with certified technicians performing humane euthanasia when necessary. Through fostering programs and adoption events, we actively reduce shelter overcrowding while improving animal well-being. This multifaceted approach positions us as a trusted leader in regional animal welfare, combining operational excellence with unwavering compassion.
Services
Animal Adoption
Spay/Neuter Services
Pet Food Bank
Trap Rental
Vaccine Clinics
Euthanasia Services
Cremation Services
Foster Programs
Community Outreach
Highlights and features
- We offer comprehensive animal welfare services including adoption, medical care, and community support programs
- Our staff includes certified technicians specializing in humane euthanasia and animal handling
- We maintain transparent operations verified by 2024 Candid Gold certification
- Our community-focused approach includes pet food assistance and trap rental programs
- We partner with local businesses and volunteers to maximize our lifesaving impact
Associations and certifications
- Candid Gold
Services
Animal Adoption
We provide comprehensive adoption services for dogs, cats, and other animals. Our process includes temperament assessments, medical evaluations, and adoption counseling to ensure successful pet-owner matches. All adopted animals receive vaccinations, spay/neuter services, and microchipping.
Spay/Neuter Services
Our low-cost spay/neuter clinic operates by waitlist with pricing based on animal size. Services include pre-surgical evaluations, anesthesia, and post-operative care. We prioritize population control to reduce pet homelessness while improving animal health outcomes.
Pet Food Bank
We distribute pet food and supplies to Wicomico County residents facing financial hardship. The program requires proof of residency and offers dry food, cat litter, and small animal supplies through scheduled pickups coordinated by phone.
Euthanasia Services
Certified technicians perform humane euthanasia by appointment. We offer options for private cremation with ash return or mass cremation. Services include compassionate counseling and support for pet owners facing end-of-life decisions.
Foster Programs
Our foster network provides temporary homes for shelter animals. Fosters receive training and supplies while helping animals socialize and recover from medical or behavioral issues. The program includes day-trip opportunities for kennel enrichment.
People
Erin Robbins
Cat Care Specialist
Erin Robbins serves as our expert cat handler, specializing in managing even the most timid felines. With extensive experience in feline behavior, she ensures proper care and socialization for cats awaiting adoption.
Questions
How do I adopt a pet from your shelter?
Complete our adoption application online, then schedule a visit to meet available animals. Our staff will guide you through the screening process and adoption requirements.
Do you offer low-cost spay/neuter services?
Yes, we provide spay/neuter services by appointment with prices based on animal size. Current wait times are 3-4 months for scheduled procedures.
What community support programs do you offer?
Our pet food bank assists local residents, and we rent cat traps for stray animal capture. We also provide vaccination clinics and medical assistance programs.
How can I help foster animals?
Complete our foster application to become approved. We provide training and supplies while you offer temporary housing for animals needing special care or socialization.
Reviews (4)
Amy Evans
Jun 26, 2022
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I was adopted by Opal, now Sugar. I am so blessed to have her in my life. She is such a good fur baby. The staff were incredible, such a smooth process and so friendly and helpful. I and Sugar are beyond happy! Please adopt and do not shop! There are so many wonderful animals looking to give lots of love at your local shelters.
Sharon Humphries
May 30, 2022
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Very nice people who are fur babies angels. Thank you for everything you do for the pups and kitties. We were so happy to meet everyone on Friday when we adopted Teddy. We absolutely fell in love with him. Thank you for making this such a wonderful adoption.
At Home Strength
May 30, 2022
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These folks are super special. A+ all the way around. My dogs #'s 3 & 4 were from here. Dutch aka Staxx & Bella aka Lucy, the best dogs. These people are angels love them all!
Edwin Melendez
Apr 28, 2022
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My wife Went to the flea market and adoption event on Saturday with my daughter, granddaughter. She put in an application for 3 dogs she liked but surprisingly fell in love with Roaney aka now (Charlie) from all dogs go to heaven.
