Empty the Shelters

The Humane Society of Harford County (HSHC) is partnering with the BISSELL Pet Foundation for a reduced fee adoption event from July 8-31, 2024 as part of the summer “Empty the Shelters” nationwide pet adoption event. The adoption fee for dogs one year and older will be $50 (regularly $160) while all cats 1 year and over will be just $20 (regularly $95).

Regular adoption procedures apply, and if you’d like to get your adoption application pre-approved before you visit, click here to get started.

Hours to View the Animals & Adopt

During the 24-day mega adoption event, HSHC will be open weekdays from 11AM-6PM, Saturdays from 10AM-5PM, and Sundays from 10AM-4PM at 2208 Connolly Road in Fallston.

What’s Included

Animals adopted from HSHC are spayed or neutered prior to adoption and also include all appropriate vaccinations and testing for communicable diseases, de-wormer, flea & tick preventative, a microchip, a free sample bag of pet food, and a general exam.