WASHINGTON COUNTY APPROVED BUDGET
FY 2026
Humane Society – Department 93100
Contact: Colin Berry, Executive Director
The mission of the Humane Society of Washington County is to promote the welfare of companion and domestic animals through educational programs and initiatives that reduce pet overpopulation, endorse fostering, enrich adoptions, and encourage responsible pet guardianship.
Department Function
The Humane Society of Washington County (HSWC) is contracted by Washington County to enforce the regulations set forth in the County Animal Control Ordinance. This includes but is not be limited to: sheltering and caring for homeless, injured, sick, neglected/abused, and abandoned animals; oversight of lost and found animals within the county; investigation of alleged abuse, neglect, and vicious/dangerous dogs; failure to have current rabies and/or County dog licenses; granting and enforcement of kennel permits and inspections; public health as related to rabies exposures and quarantines; Trap-Neuter- Return program management; animal control fees; and several prohibited acts. HSWC is part of the Washington County Emergency Operation Plan that is in place in the event a disaster or local emergency occurs, and animals are at risk. HSWC also manages the County Spay/Neuter Program (SNAP).
Goals Fiscal Year 2026
Continue caring for shelter animals at a level that meets/exceeds industry standards. Maintain live release rate (animal save rate) at 88% or above. Reunite 450 lost animals with their owners. Microchip 500 owned animals. Host eight pet Wellness and Rabies Clinics with the goal of assisting 700 publicly owned animals acquire affordable preventative vet services (not related to contract). Trap-Neuter-Return (TNR) 1,000 community cats. Maintain current percentage of donations (83%) that are put back into programs. Distribute 40,000 pounds of food and litter through HSWC’s Pet Food Bank (donor -funded, not related to contract).
Accomplishments Fiscal Year 2025
Successfully met FY2025 goal of continuing to increase the live release rate (animal save rate). Increased from 86% to 88% which is our highest Live Release Rate to date. Field Services Officer performed 864 investigations. Hosted eight low-cost public vaccine clinics, administering rabies vaccinations to 503 publicly owned animals (not related to contract). 999 animals were diverted from entering the shelter through assistance programs. Reunited 426 lost animals with their owners which exceeded our FY2025 goal of 400. Housed 1,611 animals through HSWC’s Foster Care program. Trap-Neuter-Returned (TNR) 990 community cats which was just ten short of the FY2025 goal of 1,000. Field Services Officers investigated 155 bites and bite follow-ups, responded to 184 First Responder requests for assistance and impounded 43 animals.
2026 Budget Document
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