There's a lot to learn when you have a new pet. Our sister brand, The Wildest, is here to support you—with new pet checklists, virtual training, and expert guides. Sign up for free.
"Weasley here.... I'm still not sure about these people here at this place. They cook good food but they are kinda pushy. I like to come up to the door to my place and just look at stuff. Here they come trying to loop me up with their lasso thing and stick my outside. I've been outside, it's not that great. I'm getting better at walking out. But I keep my eye on these folks. They might try to sneak into my place and take my stuff. It's never where I left it when I get back. I try to get back as quick as I can because I never know when someone will come by with more snacks. I don't want to miss that. I don't know what to think of these other yappers in here. They make a lot of unnecessary noise about nothing. I like it when the folks turn out the lights and it gets quiet. It takes me a bit to trust these new people. No fast movements. No small people for me right now. We will have to see about these things called cats. I don't think i want to share my stuff. I've had it pretty ruff but they tell me I'm doing good now. We will see. My skin is itchy and I didn't have much fur for a while, but I think I'm getting more fur now. They say I'm getting good weight on now...I be 50 big ones. I have some scars from the tie thing. But my neck is healing. I got a bath the other day, I did ok. I let them know it wasn't as fun as being in my kennel or in the play yard but they said it would make my skin better. They say I'm going to be a handsome boy. They say I'm a nice boy. I just don't want to go back to living outside. If you come to meet me, it might take a few visits for me to be comfortable. Don't give up on Me!"
Comments from my friend Mr ACO Pat: "Weasley is a good boy, he's coming along. He was abandoned and showed up in someone's yard but was terrified. He didn't want anyone near him. He's getting over his fear of people. He's never been aggressive or snappy even though he was uncomfortable with everything. He grumbles a bit like a grumpy old man who doesn't want his tv channel messed with. He is opening up more each day. And seems like he is learning what happiness is. He wanted to play with the other dog in the playyard. He's starting to make friends!"
If you think you could be a friend to Weasley and continue to show him what a loving home could be please come and meet him a few times. Maybe you could be his first true love!
"Weasley here.... I'm still not sure about these people here at this place. They cook good food but they are kinda pushy. I like to come up to the door to my place and just look at stuff. Here they come trying to loop me up with their lasso thing and stick my outside. I've been outside, it's not that great. I'm getting better at walking out. But I keep my eye on these folks. They might try to sneak into my place and take my stuff. It's never where I left it when I get back. I try to get back as quick as I can because I never know when someone will come by with more snacks. I don't want to miss that. I don't know what to think of these other yappers in here. They make a lot of unnecessary noise about nothing. I like it when the folks turn out the lights and it gets quiet. It takes me a bit to trust these new people. No fast movements. No small people for me right now. We will have to see about these things called cats. I don't think i want to share my stuff. I've had it pretty ruff but they tell me I'm doing good now. We will see. My skin is itchy and I didn't have much fur for a while, but I think I'm getting more fur now. They say I'm getting good weight on now...I be 50 big ones. I have some scars from the tie thing. But my neck is healing. I got a bath the other day, I did ok. I let them know it wasn't as fun as being in my kennel or in the play yard but they said it would make my skin better. They say I'm going to be a handsome boy. They say I'm a nice boy. I just don't want to go back to living outside. If you come to meet me, it might take a few visits for me to be comfortable. Don't give up on Me!"
Comments from my friend Mr ACO Pat: "Weasley is a good boy, he's coming along. He was abandoned and showed up in someone's yard but was terrified. He didn't want anyone near him. He's getting over his fear of people. He's never been aggressive or snappy even though he was uncomfortable with everything. He grumbles a bit like a grumpy old man who doesn't want his tv channel messed with. He is opening up more each day. And seems like he is learning what happiness is. He wanted to play with the other dog in the playyard. He's starting to make friends!"
If you think you could be a friend to Weasley and continue to show him what a loving home could be please come and meet him a few times. Maybe you could be his first true love!
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.
