Who we are
We are strictly a "no kill" facility. In other words, we keep our animals at our shelter until a good home is found.
For every animal that we place into a home, we rescue another from Animal Control. We make every effort to select the healthiest and most compatible friends for our clients. It is a difficult choice, but one that is necessary. It is our dream to be able to save and house all the animals before they are euthanized at the Animal Control Center. It may seem like an impossible mission, but it is our goal.
Our Purpose
Our primary purpose is to maintain an animal shelter for unwanted animals, with the objective of securing them loving homes. However, the HSHC also endeavors to:
Our Policy
The HSHC's policy is to:
We are strictly a "no kill" facility. In other words, we keep our animals at our shelter until a good home is found.
For every animal that we place into a home, we rescue another from Animal Control. We make every effort to select the healthiest and most compatible friends for our clients. It is a difficult choice, but one that is necessary. It is our dream to be able to save and house all the animals before they are euthanized at the Animal Control Center. It may seem like an impossible mission, but it is our goal.
Our Purpose
Our primary purpose is to maintain an animal shelter for unwanted animals, with the objective of securing them loving homes. However, the HSHC also endeavors to:
- educate the public with regard to sterilization programs and their role in the prevention of pet overpopulation
- eliminate the use of animals in biomedical research and testing
- correct inhumane conditions for animals in pet stores, circuses, kennels and transportation
- eliminate cruelty in hunting and trapping activities
- and assist city and county officials in animal related issues
Our Policy
The HSHC's policy is to:
- provide humane care and treatment for all animals needing protection in the area served by the shelter
- seek to return lost animals to their homes and owners
- find suitable homes for unwanted animals
- and most importantly to educate the public on the overpopulation crisis in our local counties
E-mail: info@hshcwv.org
Phone: (304) 592-1600
(304) 592-2382
Fax: (304) 592-2391
Mailing Address: PO Box 4397 Clarksburg, WV 26302
Physical Address: 2450 Saltwell Road Shinnston, WV 26431
Visit Us: Our hours are 10:30am-3:30pm. We're open 7 days a week.
Directions: From I-79, take exit #125 for Shinnston/Saltwell Road. If you traveled north on I-79, turn right off the exit ramp. If you came from the south, make a left. Go 1/4 mile to the Exxon station and turn left onto Saltwell Road / Rt 131. Stay on Saltwell Road for 4.5 miles. The HSHC entrance is on the left. Cross the bridge and continue past the Harrison County Animal Control Center (tan building on right). The HSHC is up on the left.
Our Veterinary Services (including in house spay/neuter) is provided through Mountain State Veterinary Services (MSVS)
3261 Husky Highway Farmington, WV 26571
(304)- 825-1145
Our Board of Directors for 2021-2022:
Frankie Dennison - Executive Director
Jeffrey Strange - BOD President
Heather Graham - BOD Vice President
Delby Pool - BOD Secretary
Angela Policano - BOD Treasurer
Janet Bucy
Peggy Gyimesi
Fay Jamison
Terry Lamm
Rebecca Steptoe
Judy Sawyer
Phone: (304) 592-1600
(304) 592-2382
Fax: (304) 592-2391
Mailing Address: PO Box 4397 Clarksburg, WV 26302
Physical Address: 2450 Saltwell Road Shinnston, WV 26431
Visit Us: Our hours are 10:30am-3:30pm. We're open 7 days a week.
Directions: From I-79, take exit #125 for Shinnston/Saltwell Road. If you traveled north on I-79, turn right off the exit ramp. If you came from the south, make a left. Go 1/4 mile to the Exxon station and turn left onto Saltwell Road / Rt 131. Stay on Saltwell Road for 4.5 miles. The HSHC entrance is on the left. Cross the bridge and continue past the Harrison County Animal Control Center (tan building on right). The HSHC is up on the left.
Our Veterinary Services (including in house spay/neuter) is provided through Mountain State Veterinary Services (MSVS)
3261 Husky Highway Farmington, WV 26571
(304)- 825-1145
Our Board of Directors for 2021-2022:
Frankie Dennison - Executive Director
Jeffrey Strange - BOD President
Heather Graham - BOD Vice President
Delby Pool - BOD Secretary
Angela Policano - BOD Treasurer
Janet Bucy
Peggy Gyimesi
Fay Jamison
Terry Lamm
Rebecca Steptoe
Judy Sawyer
Meet our HSHCWV House Pets
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Hobs has always brought joy and laughter to all who come to visit the Humane Society of Harrison County. She is a 10 year old cat that loves to "help out" employees and volunteers. You often see her lounging about the place. Over the years, we've collected too many funny stories and pictures to keep to ourselves so this page is dedicated to chronicle her life and share it with all of our loving fans.
Visit Hobs Facebook page here: https://www.facebook.com/hobbswv/ |
Those of you that have been to the shelter in the past 4-1/2 years have met our house dog, the little tan dachshund. He was literally tossed out like garbage out of the owner's car window into Animal Control's parking lot, where he was caught by one of the AC staff. Once 'surrendered', HSHC staff Frankie & Joe met him, we knew he had to be our dog mascot (at the time we had only a cat mascot Hobs).
We decided to change his name to help him forget his past (he didn't seem to care for the old one anyway), and with his beautiful creamy caramel colored coat decided on Werthers (like the candy). He definitely fit the original part in his personality! Werty was one of our pack, loved by everyone who met him, and most dogs & cats too. He had a loud indoor voice, he adored food, he enjoyed scouring the fence line for locusts to crunch on, he enjoyed his trips to Home Depot and Lowes looking for flowers, and he especially loved his home with staff Joe over the past five years. He has been to schools, in parades, and has represented the HSHC well. He had been recently diagnosed with Spleen and Liver cancer, so we knew his time was short. But as anyone who knows Werty - he was small in stature but mighty in strength. He has been smothered with love, treats, and rest this past weeks, but dad Joe knew it was his time. We will miss him. As the Werthers Original commercial song goes: "When one who loves you says to you: You're someone very special too." Werthers the Original (aka Wert, Werty, Werty Squirty, and so many more) HSHC Gotcha Day 11/13/2015 to Rainbow Bridge 4/27/2020. Approximately 15-1/2 years old Visit a Facebook Album filled with pictures and memories: https://www.facebook.com/pg/HSHCWV/photos/?tab=album&album_id=10158354779424791 |
Meet our staff!! |
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Frankie Michelle Dennison is the new Executive Director. After graduating from WI High School in 1994, she resided in Morgantown until 2012 and in that time earned both Bachelor and Master degrees from WVU - Go Mountaineers! She has worked in many areas of animal rescue, and is excited to be back in her hometown working with the Humane Society. She has always had a passion for animals, and also loves to read, spend time outdoors and travel. She currently has six pets, both rescue - a silly lovable border collie/ lab mix Zeke, and a riotous mini aussie Wrigley, a sweet border collie/ beagle mix Doodles, a special needs (neurological impaired with more) staffy mix named Bandit (he has his own facebook page, Bandit Renzelli), an active pup named Skye, and the cutest little toy aussie Remi.
You may contact her directly at director@hshcwv.org or 304-592-2382 |
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Joe grew up in Houston, Texas and relocated his family to Bridgeport, WV in 1992. Joe and his wife Lynn have been married for 32 years. Together they have two sons, Thomas 29 and Patrick 20. Joe joined the staff at the Humane Society in April 2015. Joe's love for animals dates back to when he was a child. He currently volunteers as an animal transport and is a long time supporter of the Humane Society. His first transport (Cleo) was a resident at the Humane Society who was being transferred to Best Friends Animal Sanctuary in Utah. Joe currently has a dog, Brandy, an Australian Shepherd Mix, Jessie, a Yellow Lab, Werthers a Dachshund, Cherry, a Hound Mix, Maggie, a Calico Cat and Rocco a Congo African Grey Parrot.
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