Vision Statement
Our vision is for all animals to have a valued life and a loving home.

Mission Statement
To provide shelter, safety, and care for the abandoned and abused animals of Washington County with the goal of placing them in forever homes.

Important Facts:

• The WAHS is 100% funded by private donations
• Intakes on average 600 animals annually
• Offers life-saving services to over 6500 community pets a year including spay/neuter surgeries, low-cost clinics, emergency boarding, fostering, humane investigations, respite medical care, and a pet food bank.
• Over 300 abuse, neglect, and abandonment cases are investigated each year
• Offers a low-cost veterinary clinic that serves over 1500 community pets each year with vaccine clinics and affordable spay/neuter surgeries
• Operates a Pet Food Bank which distributes over 40,000 pounds of food to 1500 plus community pets
• The past three year live release rate is 94%
• On average 99% of the intakes are from Washington County, PA

WAHS Core Values

Commitment: We believe in improving the lives of animals while encouraging our community to be the change they want to see through education, advocacy, and low-cost veterinarian services.

Community: We believe in being a present, ongoing resource for our community and meaningfully engaging people to keep pets out of the shelter and in homes where they are loved.

Compassion: We believe in unwavering care and respect for all animals and people who care for them and strive to demonstrate this commitment within our organization and community.

Innovation: We believe in actively and progressively seeking creative solutions, to best respond to the evolving needs of pets in crisis.

Integrity: We believe in being forthright within our team, community, and supporters and strive to foster a transparent culture.

Collaboration: We believe in working together, demonstrating flexibility, and supporting each other so that we can bring the best outcome for the animals in our care.