Specialized Demand Response transportation is also available to senior citizens and persons with disabilities traveling to work, medical and social service appointments, senior centers and shopping. Call for information and/or to apply for specialized services.  A fleet of lift-equipped vans and buses provides these services within the boundaries of Harford County. Call for information and/or to apply for specialized services.

• Commission for Women (410-638-3389)
• Community Resources (410-638-4444)
• Disability Coordinator (410-638-3373)
• Drug/Alcohol Impact Program (410-638-3333)
• Grant-In-Aid Program (410-638-3389)
• Neighbors Program with Mason Dixon Community Services (410) 452-0077.
• Office of Aging/Transportation (410-638-3025/410-612-1620)
• Volunteer Coordinator (410-638-3374)
• Kids C.A.N. Mentoring Program (410-638-3381)
• CDBG Program (410-638-4806)
• Transitional Services (410-638-3389)

The MDSCL is funded by the Governor's Office of Crime Control and Prevention under grant number BJAG-2007-1265.

Can also help with FEMA claims, other needs not specific to any other resource or agency.

• Harford Memorial Hospital: 410.939.2400
• Upper Chesapeake Health Foundation: 410.877.3518
• Upper Chesapeake/St. Joseph Home Care: 410.931.0990
• Upper Chesapeake HealthLink: 1.800.515.0044
• ProWellness Health Services: 410.272.7756

Services HSHC Provides:

• A low-cost spay and neuter program
• Free behavioral consultations to anyone in the community
• Low-cost dog training classes
• Rebel’s Dog Park, a public, off-leash dog park open to the public
• A lost and found program
• A pet food assistance program
• A safe-haven for pets caught up in the tragedy of domestic violence
• Training and play programs for pets while they are in the shelter
• Tools and resources for pet owners and much, much more

How can you help?

• Donate
• Become a foster family
• Volunteer (with an adult until you’re 18)
• Participate in a fundraiser or hold your own supply drive
• Be a responsible pet owner for the entire lifetime of your pet

Our volunteers are indispensable.  They are dedicated people of all ages, from all walks of life, who thoughtfully donate thousands of hours of their own personal time to help the animals and the people of Harford County.  Our paid staff is grateful to our volunteers because you help them provide life-saving services and meaningful programs.

There are two types of volunteers: short-term and long-term.  Short-term volunteers are those folks that need to earn a few community service hours for school, church, or a club.  We have a list of acceptable projects that you may complete for us to earn your hours.  Long-term volunteers are those folks that want to be with us for at least 6 months. 

Steps to become a long-term volunteer:

1. Complete a Volunteer Application.  Request one by calling 410-836-1090, x106 or emailing volunteer@harfordshelter.org. 
2. Once your application is received, you will be invited to attend the next New Volunteer Orientation meeting. 
3. You are also required to attend an upcoming Animal Handling Class after you attend Orientation.  You will be given the date of the next Animal  Handling class when you are at orientation.
4. If you are under 18 years of age, you must be accompanied to all volunteer activities by a parent or legal guardian.
5. The time requirement is flexible.  We just ask that you commit to a minimum of two (2) hours per month for at least six (6) months.
6. Volunteers need to wear an official red volunteer t-shirt, which can be purchased from the shelter for $12.  A volunteer I.D. badge will be provided and must be worn at all times.

What kinds of work can volunteers do at the shelter?

We have a variety of programs and services to suit all types of volunteers!  Be a cat cuddler, dog walker, donation transporter, special event staffer, fundraiser, greeter, groomer, foster family, photo taker, and much more!