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⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Love Bug Alert! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Volunteer favorite!
Sporting strong Gaelic roots, the name Phelan is the perfect moniker for this brave little warrior. Meaning "wolf," this fella has surely been strong and fierce as he has traveled through his difficult life so far to survive. He now turns a new page on his adventure novel and as he begins this new chapter, his fans anxiously await the good things that will be coming his way. He deserves them!!
There are so many answers we do not have. Why crop the ears so short or at all? Why was he not fed enough? Why all the scars on his face? We are making the assumption he had a pack of dogs that he lived with. They were not separated and fought for food. He came in weighing 35 pounds and is already gaining weight.
He shows no reactivity to other dogs walking by or in the play yards. However we feel in this chapter of healing and growth he needs to be the only member of the dog pack in his new home. Not because he doesn't get along with other dogs, but because he needs to have his owners focus on him. He is sweet and loving but has gotten a rough start. At some point down the road a sibling might be possible but in the coming months he will be trying to gain the necessary weight to be his healthy self.
He is a lap dog and very lovable. He holds no grudge against how humans have treated him previously. He is curious and playful. He's been around other animals before and takes it all in stride. He loves to lay in your lap in the sunshine and watch the cats walk by. He says, "Sure it would be fun to chase them but I'd rather get your lovings!"
He likes to curl up on his bed and wait for the next cuddle session with his fans. He would be the perfect companion to watch baseball games, movies or romantic comedies. He's your fella. He is a great listener too. Phelan is pheelin phine now getting all the phood he wants. Phelan is phinally content to relax in his bungalow. He's now moving on to look for his phorver home. Primary Color: Blue Secondary Color: White Weight: 43 Age: 0yrs 8mths 1wks
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Love Bug Alert! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Volunteer favorite!
Sporting strong Gaelic roots, the name Phelan is the perfect moniker for this brave little warrior. Meaning "wolf," this fella has surely been strong and fierce as he has traveled through his difficult life so far to survive. He now turns a new page on his adventure novel and as he begins this new chapter, his fans anxiously await the good things that will be coming his way. He deserves them!!
There are so many answers we do not have. Why crop the ears so short or at all? Why was he not fed enough? Why all the scars on his face? We are making the assumption he had a pack of dogs that he lived with. They were not separated and fought for food. He came in weighing 35 pounds and is already gaining weight.
He shows no reactivity to other dogs walking by or in the play yards. However we feel in this chapter of healing and growth he needs to be the only member of the dog pack in his new home. Not because he doesn't get along with other dogs, but because he needs to have his owners focus on him. He is sweet and loving but has gotten a rough start. At some point down the road a sibling might be possible but in the coming months he will be trying to gain the necessary weight to be his healthy self.
He is a lap dog and very lovable. He holds no grudge against how humans have treated him previously. He is curious and playful. He's been around other animals before and takes it all in stride. He loves to lay in your lap in the sunshine and watch the cats walk by. He says, "Sure it would be fun to chase them but I'd rather get your lovings!"
He likes to curl up on his bed and wait for the next cuddle session with his fans. He would be the perfect companion to watch baseball games, movies or romantic comedies. He's your fella. He is a great listener too. Phelan is pheelin phine now getting all the phood he wants. Phelan is phinally content to relax in his bungalow. He's now moving on to look for his phorver home. Primary Color: Blue Secondary Color: White Weight: 43 Age: 0yrs 8mths 1wks
Adoption fee includes basic vaccinations, worming, flea treatment, feline-leukemia/FIV test, heartworm test, spay/neuter (done prior to leaving), rabies vaccination and a microchip
There is a contract and all potential adopters meet with adoption counselor to talk about application and make sure pet is good fit with the person and family. A "meet and greet" is required with all family members and the pet prior to finalizing the adoption application. If someone is adopting a dog and has another dog at home, we also require a "meet and greet" for the dogs as well. All animals in the home must be up to date on vaccinations prior to new pet going home. We do not adopt to people who will keep the pet outside exclusively. We may do a home visit either pre or post-adoption. Animals adopted from us are not be sold or given to another person. We verify all information on the adoption application and may deny an application with any false information on it. A follow up call or visit is done on all adoptions within first 30 days of adoption.
Please check our website for adoption specials and available animals!
Our adoption fees are as follows:
Puppy (0-12 months): $200
Adult Dog (1-5 years): $175
Senior Dog (6+ years): $85
Senior to Senior Program: any person over 65 yrs of age wanting to adopt any pet over 7 yrs of age: adoption fee is waived
Adoption fee includes basic vaccinations, worming, flea treatment, feline-leukemia/FIV test, heartworm test, spay/neuter (done prior to leaving), rabies vaccination and a microchip
There is a contract and all potential adopters meet with adoption counselor to talk about application and make sure pet is good fit with the person and family. A "meet and greet" is required with all family members and the pet prior to finalizing the adoption application. If someone is adopting a dog and has another dog at home, we also require a "meet and greet" for the dogs as well. All animals in the home must be up to date on vaccinations prior to new pet going home. We do not adopt to people who will keep the pet outside exclusively. We may do a home visit either pre or post-adoption. Animals adopted from us are not be sold or given to another person. We verify all information on the adoption application and may deny an application with any false information on it. A follow up call or visit is done on all adoptions within first 30 days of adoption.
Our visiting hours are 11 am -5 pm Tuesday through Friday and 11 am to 4 pm on Saturday.
Our visiting hours are 11 am -5 pm Tuesday through Friday and 11 am to 4 pm on Saturday.
More about this shelter
The Humane Society of Wicomico County was started in 1968 by a group of people who wanted to help improve the lives of animals. We have come a long way in our 40+ years! We have a staff dedicated to making sure the animals that come to our doors are loved and protected as they wait for their forever home. Not only are our animals vaccinated, wormed and given flea preventative, we can treat animals that come to us with mange, ringworm, heartworm and pay for animals to be seen by an outside vet should there be a need. We have an on-site spay/neuter clinic that not only is used for our animals but we also offer low cost spay/neuter for animals of the public. We provide emergency boarding for victims of domestic abuse, fire, and medical emergencies. We also have the capability to set up an off-site emergency shelter for people evacuated from their homes. In addition, we have an education program to help teach kids about being a responsible pet guardian. We work with a wide range of rescue groups and our animals have been transported from our mid-Atlantic area throughout the North Eastern United States. Our shelter is an open admission shelter and we will take in approximately 3500 animals this year. We do what we do because of our love for animals and our desire to make a difference in their lives every single day.
The Humane Society of Wicomico County was started in 1968 by a group of people who wanted to help improve the lives of animals. We have come a long way in our 40+ years! We have a staff dedicated to making sure the animals that come to our doors are loved and protected as they wait for their forever home. Not only are our animals vaccinated, wormed and given flea preventative, we can treat animals that come to us with mange, ringworm, heartworm and pay for animals to be seen by an outside vet should there be a need. We have an on-site spay/neuter clinic that not only is used for our animals but we also offer low cost spay/neuter for animals of the public. We provide emergency boarding for victims of domestic abuse, fire, and medical emergencies. We also have the capability to set up an off-site emergency shelter for people evacuated from their homes. In addition, we have an education program to help teach kids about being a responsible pet guardian. We work with a wide range of rescue groups and our animals have been transported from our mid-Atlantic area throughout the North Eastern United States. Our shelter is an open admission shelter and we will take in approximately 3500 animals this year. We do what we do because of our love for animals and our desire to make a difference in their lives every single day.
