Success Stories

Happily Ever-Afters

Here at the Humane Society of Carroll County, we get to see success stories first hand. Things that look so hopeless can turn out to have a nice ending with a little TLC.

Sunshine

Sunshine, a 2 year old domestic shorthair kitty, was brought to the shelter with a severe injury to her right front paw.  The paw appeared to have been crushed and partially amputated.  The wound was not fresh and had begun to scab over without healing properly.  Despite her injury, Sunshine remained a bundle of sweetness,...
Sunshine

Snow Lily

Snow Lily, a 3 year old Palomino horse, was brought to us as a neglect case.  She was living in a cramped stall without proper care.  The bones in her hips, spine, & ribs were protruding.  Snow Lily had dental problems stemming from malnutrition.  Upon coming into our care, Snow Lily received visits from the...
Snow Lily

Oprah

Success Story

Oprah came into our shelter severely emaciated and suffering from an old injury that amputated part of her leg.
Oprah

Sky

Success Story

Sky came in as a very sick little kitten with upper respiratory infection. Due to the tenacity of our animal care staff Sky is happy and healthy in her new home!
Sky

Starburst

Success Story

Starburst was a very sick little kitten but with the help of our caring staff he was treated and successfully adopted into a loving home.
Starburst

Tribble

Success Story

Tribble came in horribly matted and neglected. The staff worked tirelessly to groom and treat him. What an amazing transformation.
Tribble

Scruffles

Success Story

Scruffles was brought in by our Animal Control Officer suffering from severe neglect in December 2015. After just a few weeks of love and quality nutrition he is beginning to flourish.
Scruffles

Olof

Success Story

Olof was removed from severe neglect conditions by Animal Control Officers along with 10 other dogs in February 2015. At the time Olof was removed he was in the worst condition, severely emaciated and covered with urine burns...
Olof

Miracle

Success Story

Miracle was brought into the shelter by a concerned citizen on February 10th. She was found in the middle of Rt 97 – Littlestown Pike. As you can see from the picture she was found in very poor condition. She had an upper respiratory...
Miracle