Business Details
50+ Years
experience
Animal Rescue and Adoption Services in Charles County
Founded in 1975, the Humane Society of Charles County (HSCC) has dedicated over five decades to protecting and caring for homeless, injured, and neglected animals. As a private 501(c)(3) nonprofit, we operate through adoption programs, fostering networks, community partnerships, and humane education initiatives. Our mission extends beyond sheltering animals to include affordable spay/neuter services, vaccine clinics, and the nationally recognized TNR (Trap-Neuter-Return) program for community cats. With a proven track record of rescuing over 2,000 animals annually and educating more than 10,000 community members through outreach programs, we combine deep expertise with compassionate action.Our team of trained professionals and volunteers adheres to rigorous standards of care, maintaining transparency in operations while fostering trust through measurable outcomes like a 37% reduction in cat euthanasia since 2016. We demonstrate authority through partnerships with local governments and veterinary providers, ensuring every servicefrom pet boarding to emergency medical fundsreflects our commitment to ethical animal welfare practices.
Services
Pet Adoption
Animal Shelter
Spay Neuter Clinics
TNR Program
Pet Boarding
Foster Care
Humane Education
Veterinary Services
Community Outreach
Pet Surrender
Details
- Year established: 1975
Highlights and features
- We have over 45 years of experience in animal rescue and shelter operations
- Our TNR program has reduced cat euthanasia by 37% since 2016
- We provide low-cost veterinary services to over 3,000 pets annually
- Our foster network saves nearly 500 bottle baby animals yearly
- We offer specialized programs for veterans adopting shelter animals
What people say
Thriving adoption program
Veteran support initiative
Effective TNR program
Community education impact
Dedicated volunteers
Services
Pet Adoption
We offer adoption services for dogs, cats, and small animals with comprehensive screening to ensure proper matches. Our program includes behavioral assessments, medical evaluations, and post-adoption support. Special initiatives like the Freedom Friends program provide discounted adoptions for veterans.
TNR Program
Our Trap-Neuter-Return program humanely manages community cat populations through spay/neuter surgeries, vaccinations, and colony care. This evidence-based approach has reduced cat euthanasia rates by 37% while maintaining healthy outdoor cat communities through volunteer-driven efforts.
Pet Boarding
Secure boarding facilities for dogs, cats, and small animals with climate-controlled environments and daily monitoring. Services include medication administration, special diet accommodations, and emergency veterinary care. Reservations require proof of vaccinations and advance deposits.
Spay Neuter Clinics
Affordable surgical services funded through state grants and donations, offering reduced-cost spay/neuter procedures for qualifying residents. Our clinics follow strict medical protocols with pre-surgical evaluations and post-operative care instructions for pet owners.
Humane Education
Educational initiatives reaching over 10,000 annual participants through school programs, scout badges, and veteran partnerships. Curriculum focuses on responsible pet ownership, animal welfare ethics, and community service opportunities for youth and adults.
Questions
What types of animals can I adopt?
We offer dogs, cats, puppies, kittens, and small animals like rabbits, guinea pigs, and ferrets for adoption with age-based pricing structures.
Do you offer veterinary services?
Yes, we provide low-cost spay/neuter surgeries, vaccinations, and medical care through grant-funded programs for qualifying residents.
How does the TNR program work?
Our TNR program humanely traps community cats, provides spay/neuter surgery and vaccinations, then returns them to managed colonies with caretaker support.
Can I board my pet at the shelter?
Yes, we offer boarding services for dogs, cats, and small animals with reservations required and vaccination records needed at check-in.
Are donations tax-deductible?
As a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, all donations to HSCC are tax-deductible to the fullest extent of the law.
How can veterans get adoption discounts?
Verified veterans receive 50% off adoption fees for long-term shelter residents through our Freedom Friends program with proper documentation.
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Reviews (6)
Patricia Howard
Jun 27, 2022
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Need proper signs posted for kittens. Rude workers. I've never had a bad experience until my last visit. We were thinking about adopting another kitten but after the experience we had with the lady with all the Piercings and tattoos I decided not to. There are other places I can adopt from. Worth it just so we don't have to see her again!
Kyrsten Kirby
Jun 22, 2022
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Update your hours so people don't waste gas. Approved me and let me pay the 150 for the kitten I wanted just to be called and denied after wasting the time and money. Don't bother with this shelter they don't care about their animals or the people looking to adopt
J. S.
Jun 21, 2022
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HIGH KILL SHELTER. Keep this in mind they only give dogs a VERY short time. They took a dog from a rescue REFUSED to let the foster family that had the dog continue to foster and will be putting it down on Wednesday 6/22 only gave the dog three days even though two of the days are holidays. This place HATES animals
Bob Maher
May 24, 2022
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We were called and told we were approved to adopt a dog and were given an appointment to meet and greet. When we arrived, we were told that the dog was given to someone else! What a disappointment. And the staff were not sympathetic to us but made us feel it was our fault. What a shame! We are seniors and will adapt. What if it was a small child who was counting on going to get their new pet and then had their dreams shattered! This organization needs to examine and fix their adoption process!
Jude B.
Apr 30, 2022
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Last month, we adopted a truly wonderful adult dog from Charles County Humane Society. We searched for a bichon or bichon mix, having had several before, and Sulo is all we hoped for - gentle, amazingly well-behaved, and he fits right into our home and family. Sulo was easy from day one, but began acting as if he really knew he was "home" after just a few weeks. Sulo was a stray, so there was no information about him to predict such a great outcome.
We are so lucky to have him! Working with CCHS was just right. They checked us out - as well they should - but adapted their processes to fit our needs, especially because we had to travel a fair way to get Sulo. The staff was friendly and professional - I was touched that they followed up within the first week to ask how we were doing. Our one surprise in the process is that Sulo, according to our vet, is probably several years older than CCHS had estimated. He's no less wonderful, but we're a little sad that that means we may have him for fewer years than we would like. We'll just have to pack more love into that shorter time!
We are so lucky to have him! Working with CCHS was just right. They checked us out - as well they should - but adapted their processes to fit our needs, especially because we had to travel a fair way to get Sulo. The staff was friendly and professional - I was touched that they followed up within the first week to ask how we were doing. Our one surprise in the process is that Sulo, according to our vet, is probably several years older than CCHS had estimated. He's no less wonderful, but we're a little sad that that means we may have him for fewer years than we would like. We'll just have to pack more love into that shorter time!
A. Nabs
Apr 28, 2022
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Excellent staff and facility, and a great place to adopt pets. They also have some other services for animals worth checking out. Highly recommend.
