Humane Society of Adams County Inc.

Humane Society of Adams County Inc.

A Second Chance at Life

At the Humane Society of Adams County, our mission is to rescue and shelter animals in need, providing them with care, compassion, and a second chance at life. We are dedicated to creating a world where every animal is valued and treated with kindness.

Our Commitment to Our Community

Since our founding, we have remained an independent organization, not associated with the Humane Society of the United States or any other national welfare group. We strive to empower our community through education and advocacy, championing policies that protect the welfare of all animals in our area.

How We Operate

The Humane Society of Adams County operates as an adoption guarantee shelter, meaning we never euthanize current shelter pets to make room for new arrivals. We provide comprehensive care for our residents, including spay/neuter surgeries, essential vaccinations, medical testing, and the daily nourishment they need to thrive. When our facility is at capacity, we focus our resources on the animals already in our care.

Building Meaningful Connections

We believe that successful adoptions are built on a foundation of trust and respect. Our staff conducts temperament testing to ensure we make the best possible matches between our animals and their new families. We are honored to facilitate the bond between a rescued pet and a forever home.

Join Our Mission

Whether you are looking to open your heart to a new companion or support our work, we invite you to be part of our journey. Over 250 animals find their loving homes through our shelter each year, and we welcome you to browse our available cats and dogs today. Please visit us at our facility in West Union or contact us to learn how you can help us continue our vital work.

Trust Assessment
BronzeRated Aug 21, 2026
NonprofitVerifiedOperating 5+ years
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9/17 - Humane Society of Adams County dog serves as emergency blood donor for sick animal

A rescue dog waiting more than 600 days for a forever home stepped up to save another animal’s life in Adams County.

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6/27 - Adams County SPCA temporarily closed after rescuing 29 Dachshunds - AOL

ADAMS COUNTY, Pa. (WHTM) — The Adams County SPCA is closed until further notice after rescuing 29 dogs, many of which were kept in a dark basement for years. In a Facebook post of the rescue that has garnered thousands of reactions, the Adams County SPCA wrote it found the Dachshunds on Friday after a […]

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10/12 - 🚨💕 STOP SCROLLING! MAMA MESSY TESSY IS READY FOR HER FOREVER HOME! 🐾 Her daughter, Mixed Up Mitzie, is officially weaned, and now it’s Mama’s turn to be spoiled rotten! 🥹❤️ Tessy is the ULTIMATE sweetheart package! She has not a mean bone in her body and has never met a stranger. To this girl, EVERYONE is her friend! 🥰 🍗 Food and treats? Her love language! 🛏️ Cozy beds and sunny window perches? Absolutely! 🐱🐶👧 Cats, dogs, and kids of all ages? She loves them all! Looking for a bougie barn cat or a shop kitty who will greet every customer like a long-lost friend? 😂 Tessy is your girl! She prefers the great outdoors over a traditional litter box, so she needs an indoor/outdoor home. She’s also pee-pad trained and does great with them! 💕 Tessy deserves a home where she can be loved, spoiled, and treated like the queen she is! Ready to meet your new best friend? 🐾 Apply to adopt: adamscountyanimals.org 📞 Call: (326)-300-8676 📧 Email: adamscountyanimals@gmail.com Let’s find Mama Tessy her happily ever after! 🐾💗 #adoptafostercat #hsac #makeadifference #fosterasheltercat #adoptacat #humanesocietyofadamscounty #adoptdontshop

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10/12 - 🐾🧡 THE HSAC BABYSITTERS CLUB IS IN SESSION! 🧡🐾 Mitzie, Edward, Mama Messy Tessy, and our orange queen Meech got together for a little group playtime, and cuteness was OFF THE CHARTS! 😂🐱 Mama Tessy is doing an amazing job raising both her own little Mitzie and her foster baby Edward, while Auntie Meech happily takes all the babies who come through HSAC’s doors under her paw. 🥹🧡 Between Mama’s duties and Auntie Meech’s babysitting service, these babies have a whole village of love! 💕🐾 #HSAC #KittenKindergarten #ItTakesAVillage #AdoptDontShop #donatetosavealife #kittenseason #humanesocietyofadamscounty #kittenseason2026 #HSACkittens #HSACOH #hungryhungrybabies #kittenlitter #newborns #savealife #newbornkittens #bottlebabykittens

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10/8 - 🐾💗 THE BABY BILLS ARE ON THE MOVE! 💗🐾 As of October 7th, Mama Billie Doe’s little ones are officially 2½ weeks old! 🥹🐶 Their eyes started opening early, and now that they can SEE where they’re going… they’re going EVERYWHERE! 😂👀💨 These tiny nuggets are getting more curious, more wiggly, and more adorable by the day. Mama Billie Doe better buckle up—her babies are officially entering the “if I can see it, I must investigate it” stage! 😂🐾❤️ Stay tuned for plenty more baby cuteness! 🥰🐶💕 #donatetosavealife #kittenseason #humanesocietyofadamscounty #kittenseason2026 #HSACkittens #HSACOH #hungryhungrybabies #kittenlitter #newborns #savealife #newbornkittens #bottlebabykittens

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10/7 - 🐾💙 FAT TONY UPDATE! 💙🐾 After a long morning at the doctor’s office yesterday, Fat Tony was more than ready for some well-deserved one-on-one time with his foster mom! 🥰 He may be BIG. He may be CHUNKY. 😂 But don’t let all those extra pounds fool you—this boy can still find plenty of time for some serious playtime with his favorite human! 🐾💙 Fat Tony is working hard on his weight-loss journey, one day (and one play session!) at a time. We are so proud of this big guy and his progress! Keep going, Fat Tony! 💪🐱 You’ve GOT this, big guy! 🎉💙 #FatTony #WeightLossJourney #BigBoyBigHeart #HSAC #HumaneSocietyOfAdamsCounty #FosterLove #RescueCat #adoptafostercat #hsac #makeadifference #fosterasheltercat #adoptacat #humanesocietyofadamscounty #adoptdontshop

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10/1 - 💕🐾 LYRA’S TURN IN THE SPOTLIGHT! 🐾💕 Sweet Lyra and her sister Maple recently stopped by for their booster shots and monthly NexGard PLUS to keep those pesky fleas and ticks away! 💉🐶✨ While Maple is happy to be the center of attention, Lyra is a little different. This beautiful girl can be submissive and shy at first, taking a little time to warm up and feel comfortable. But once she knows you’re her people… watch out! ❤️ Behind that shy exterior is a free spirit with so much love to give. 🥹🐾 Lyra absolutely adores people and would happily spend her days soaking up affection. And if she had it her way, she’d be a lap dog—because apparently nobody has told this sweet girl that she isn’t exactly lap-sized! 😂💕 Lyra is currently enjoying life in her foster home with her sister, Maple, but she’s still waiting for someone to look past her initial shyness and discover the sweet, loving, silly girl underneath. She doesn’t need a perfect home. She just needs her person—someone patient enough to let her come out of her shell and loving enough to show her that she finally has a place to call home. 🏡❤️ Could you be the forever family Lyra has been waiting for? 🥹🐾 🐾 Interested in adopting Lyra? Contact the Humane Society of Adams County to learn more about Lyra and the adoption process! 📍 Humane Society of Adams County 11481 State Route 41 West Union, OH 45693 🌐 adamscountyanimals.org 📧 adamscountyanimals@gmail.com 📞(326)-300-8676 Sometimes the quietest dogs have the biggest hearts. ❤️ Lyra is ready to find the person who will love her as much as she’ll love them. 🐶💕🏡 #AdoptLyra #AdoptDontShop #HumaneSocietyOfAdamsCounty #RescueDog #FosterDog #ForeverHome #SweetLyra #LapDogInTraining #RescueDogs #AdoptMe #hsac #k9puppies #donatetosavealife #puppysneedlovetoo #humanesocietyofadamscounty #helpinghands #rescuealifesavealife #puppyheaven #puppyfever #puppykisses #whowantsapuppy

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10/1 - 🍁🐾 MAPLE IS READY FOR HER SPOTLIGHT! 🐾🍁 Maple and her sister Lyra stopped by for their booster shots AND their monthly NexGard PLUS to keep those pesky fleas and ticks away! 💉🐶✨ And while she was here, Maple showed off just how hard she’s been working in her foster home! This girl has been practicing her basic commands, and she has officially mastered SIT and LAY DOWN—especially when there’s a tasty treat involved! 😂🍪 Of course, Maple’s favorite command is probably “LOOK AT ME!” because this girl absolutely LOVES being the center of attention! 😍👑 If there’s a room full of people, Maple would like everyone to know that the party is officially about her. 😂❤️ Maple is still searching for her forever family while she continues to enjoy life in her foster home alongside her sister, Lyra. She’s smart, sweet, eager to learn, and ready for someone to make her a permanent part of the family. 🏡🐾 Could YOU be Maple’s person? ❤️ 🐾 Interested in adopting Maple? Contact the Humane Society of Adams County to learn more about her and the adoption process! 📍 Humane Society of Adams County 11481 State Route 41 West Union, OH 45693 🌐 adamscountyanimals.org 📧 adamscountyanimals@gmail.com 📞 (326)-300-8676 Come meet Maple and let her show you why being the center of attention is totally justified! 😂🍁🐶 #AdoptMaple #AdoptDontShop #HumaneSocietyOfAdamsCounty #FosterDog #ForeverHome #RescueDog #MapleAndLyra #GoodGirlMaple #FallInLove #AdoptMe

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9/30 - Fat Tony before his appointment with Adams County Veterinary Services

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9/28 - Fat Tony was here for the weekend while his foster mom was away for drill weekend. Fat Tony received some TLC from our manager and lead kennel tech during their shift. Tony was in heaven and they even found a couple sweet spots that seemed to get Tony feeling good. Once that was all over, he enjoyed a small meal of some Purina Pro Plan Dietetic wet food.

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9/24 - 🐒💗 MIXED UP MITZIE IS 6 WEEKS OLD! 💗🐒 Yesterday, our little girl officially hit 6 weeks old, and that means it’s time for another big step in growing up — the beginning of the weaning process! 🥹 Momma Messy Tessy has done an amazing job raising her little Mini-Me, but now it’s time for Momma to start moving out and for Mitzie to learn how to be a big girl — self-sufficient, independent, and confident all on her own. 💪🐒 Momma Tessy absolutely LOVES her time out of the cage these days and is more than ready to start the next chapter of her journey: adoption! ❤️ She has been such a wonderful mama, and now she deserves the chance to find her forever family and enjoy some well-earned freedom. Of course, Mitzie is still very much a momma’s girl. 😂💕 She’s going to have some feelings about this whole “growing up” business! But we think having a little friend her own size could make this transition much easier — and we have a feeling Edward Cullen might just be the buddy she needs. 🐒❤️🐒 And if you’ve been wondering where Mitzie got that adorable little fat pouch… well, just look at Momma! 😂 They are definitely twinning. The family resemblance is strong with these two! Keep up the hard work, fat little monkey! 🥰 You’ve got some growing up to do, but we’re so proud of every milestone you’re reaching. 💗🐒 #donatetosavealife #kittenseason #humanesocietyofadamscounty #kittenseason2026 #HSACkittens #HSACOH #hungryhungrybabies #kittenlitter #newborns #savealife #newbornkittens #bottlebabykittens

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11481 State Rte 41, West Union, OH 45693

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