Humane Society of Carroll County Inc.

About

The Humane Society of Carroll County (HSCC) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization dedicated to a lifesaving mission through sheltering, adoption, population control, and humane education. Founded in 1945 by a group of concerned citizens, HSCC has served the Carroll County community for nearly 80 years.

In 1977, the Carroll County Commissioners formally tasked HSCC with enforcing domestic animal laws, issuing dog licenses, sheltering animals, and overseeing animal control operations. Our partnership with Carroll County continues today, providing vital funding and support for animal control services that protect pets and people throughout the community.

Across the nation, animal welfare has undergone a dramatic transformation. According to Best Friends Animal Society, shelters in the United States have made significant progress toward the no-kill philosophy, with millions more pets being saved each year compared to decades past. HSCC has embraced this lifesaving shift for more than a decade. While our facility was originally built during a time when high-volume euthanasia was the norm, today we are using that same space to save the lives of more than 3,000 animals each year—far beyond the building’s intended capacity.

We could not achieve this without the support of our community. Every life saved is made possible through our network of volunteer fosters, adopters, donors, and the generosity of partners such as PetSmart stores. Together, we are rewriting the story for animals in Carroll County and building a more compassionate, no-kill future.