ABOUT US

Our Mission

Caroline County Humane Society is a 501 (c)3 non-profit organization

To create and promote an environment that improves the welfare of the animals of Caroline County, thereby enhancing the quality of both human and animal lives in the community.

Contracted by the government of Caroline County, Maryland to manage, operate and run the county shelter and to provide humane services for the animals in our county. CCHS is an “Open Door, Open Heart” open admission shelter.

We care for approximately 1500 abandoned, neglected, abused and homeless animals every single year. We maintain an active adoption and rescue program.

Our Core Values

Compassion
Courtesy and Kindness
Integrity
Respect
Teamwork
Collaboration
Fairness
Inclusivity

Our History

The Caroline Co. Humane Society, Inc., was established in the mid-1980’s by a group of local residents. In 1994, it was re-established in memory of Christina Blades Fleetwood, granddaughter of honorary member Mrs. Henrietta Eaton. Christina was tragically killed while trying to rescue a stray cat from a county road.

In its early years, CCHS worked with the Caroline County Commissioners to develop new animal control ordinances and to improve animal welfare in the county. Volunteers were trained as investigators and contracted with the County to investigate cruelty and abuse of animals.

In 1995 plans were made to construct a new animal shelter to replace the local County Animal Control site on Hobbs Road. Without the luxury of a modern shelter, CCHS volunteers and board members rescued and cared for unwanted animals in their homes. An active adoption program was made possible through the use of a website and public advertising.

Over the years funds were raised and in 1999, in venture with the USDA and County of Caroline, CCHS was able to erect the first Animal Shelter in the county. Today, CCHS consists of a governing Board of Directors, Executive Director, and staff.

Programs have been developed to provide Humane Education, Spay/Neuter for low income County residents, and promote responsible pet care and adoptions of hundreds of homeless animals.