Harrison County WV Animal Control

06/03/2026

Scooter stopped by to visit us from the Humane Society of Harrison County - WV today! 🖤

It’s hard to believe that in February 2025, Scooter was surrendered to us by his owner simply because he was no longer wanted. As of today, Scooter has spent 484 days living in a kennel.

Not because he’s a bad dog.

Scooter is a good dog who has been misunderstood. He’s a ladies' man, a protector, loves other dogs, and has a goofy personality that will keep you smiling. He just needs the right person to see him for who he is.

For 484 days, Scooter has waited for a family of his own. During that time, the Humane Society has shared him week after week, hoping someone would give him a chance. Yet he continues to wait. ⌛️

The longer Scooter occupies that kennel, the longer another dog at animal control waits for a chance to be rescued and helped. Opening Scooter’s kennel door means opening a space for another life to be saved.

There has to be someone out there for him.

Interested in meeting Mr. Tall, Dark and Handsome? Apply here: https://new.shelterluv.com/matchme/adopt/WVHC/Dog

Please help us share Scooter's story. Let’s find the family he has been waiting 484 days for. We know our friends at the Humane Society would cry tears of joy if this boy got his forever home 🏠

06/03/2026

Meet Simon! 🐾

Simon is a 1-year-old Collie mix who is neutered, microchipped, and ready to find his forever home.

In his short year of life, Simon has already experienced more change than any dog should. He started out at the Kanawha Charleston Humane Association, was adopted, then rehomed, and eventually found his way to us. Now, we’re hoping the next stop will be his last.

Simon is house-trained and has done well with other animals and children. He loves attention, playtime, and being part of the action. He’s a smart, active boy who would thrive with a family that enjoys spending time outdoors, playing, and making him part of their daily life.

A fair warning: Simon is a bit of a Houdini! He has been known to jump, climb, and dig his way out of a 4-foot fence, so he’ll need a family that can provide secure containment and keep an eye on his adventures.

What Simon needs most is stability. No more bouncing from home to home. No more starting over. He’s looking for a family that is committed to him for life and ready to give him the love, patience, and companionship he deserves.

Could Simon’s forever home be with you? ❤️🐾🏡

Apply online:
https://new.shelterluv.com/matchme/adopt/WVHC/Dog

06/03/2026

📸 Do you love taking photos? Do you love dogs? Have you thought about volunteering but can't dedicate a lot of time?

We need you!

We're looking for volunteers who would like to spend some time with our dogs, help them show off their personalities, and snap photos for our social media. Great photos help our dogs get noticed and can make all the difference in finding them a home. 🏠

Don't have a fancy camera? No problem!
Smartphone cameras are amazing these days, and they're all you need. 📱

Whether you're an experienced photographer or just enjoy taking pictures, we'd love to have you stop by, spend some time with the dogs, and help us tell their stories. 📖

Not close to Harrison County Animal Control?
Reach out to your local shelter or rescue-they would likely love the same kind of help! 🐶 🐱

Come visit. Come play. Come shoot. 📸

📍 2420 Saltwell Rd. Shinnston, WV 26431

06/02/2026

This guy was found by the Hawks Nest on Good Hope Pike. Please share in hopes of locating his owner. If not reclaimed he will be available for adoption or rescue on 6/8/26.

304-592-1876

06/02/2026

This morning, we received a call from headquarters regarding a Great Dane that had been struck by a vehicle near the Lumberport Cut-Off/Route 19.

When our officers arrived, it was evident that he had sustained severe injuries. He was unable to stand and was experiencing significant pain and distress. After assessing his condition, the difficult but humane decision was made to provide him with a peaceful passing and spare him any further suffering.

We are asking for your help in sharing this post so we can hopefully reunite this handsome boy with his family. Every pet deserves to be laid to rest by the people who loved them.

If you recognize this dog or have any information that may help identify his owners, please contact Harrison County Animal Control.

Please share.

💔 Rest easy, big guy. Hopefully this reaches the people who are missing him.

05/31/2026

We would like to extend our sincerest congratulations to our friends at Clarksburg Veterinary Hospital!

Our partnership with their team is truly valued, and we are incredibly grateful for their continued support, expertise, and dedication to the animals in our community. We couldn’t do what we do without them.

We were so honored to be invited to share this milestone! Congratulations on the well-deserved recognition!

CLARKSBURG, W.Va. — The Clarksburg Veterinary Hospital marked the opening of its new Philippi Pike location with a ribbon-cutting ceremony Thursday afternoon, drawing local officials, community supporters and an open

05/30/2026

We just wanted to say THANK YOU to everyone who came out and supported our 1st Annual Trails & Tails event! 🐾❤️

What an incredible day filled with wagging tails, smiling faces, community spirit, and support for the animals we all care so much about.

A huge thank you to:
🐶 Our amazing volunteers who donated their time and energy
🐶 Our wonderful vendors who helped make the event so special
🐶 Clarksburg Veterinary Hospital for being there to aid any pet that may have had a medical emergency (we didn’t have one! ☺️)
🐶 The staff of Parks & Recreation for their partnership and support
🐶 And everyone who attended, participated, donated, shopped, ran, visited, and cheered us on

Seeing so many people come together for animals made this event a huge success, and we couldn’t have done it without each and every one of you.

We are already looking forward to making next year’s Trails & Tails even bigger and better. Thank you for helping us create such a memorable first event! 🐕🎉🐾

Be sure to share your favorite photos from the day in the comments—we’d love to see them! 📸💕

05/30/2026

🐾 We’re set up and ready to go! 🐾

Come out and see us today! We have some amazing vendors, adoptable dogs, fun activities, and plenty of free goodies waiting for you. 🎉🐶

Whether you’re looking to shop, meet some furry friends, or just enjoy a beautiful day with fellow animal lovers, we’d love to see you!

📍 Trails & Tails: https://maps.apple/p/CkJw0FHu3-~tEP
⏰ Happening now!

Bring your family, bring your friends, and of course bring your dogs! We can’t wait to see everyone. 🐾❤️

05/29/2026

Tomorrow is the day! 🐾

Trails & Tails is a FULL STOP event for our dog people! Grab your running shoes, load up the pups, bring the kids, and come spend the day with us!

We’ll have:
🐶 A 2K fun run for you and your dog
🦴 Free goodies and giveaways
🛍️ Vendors with all kinds of products
🍔 Delicious food from Cosmos Kitchen and Delish-US
📸 A fun photo backdrop from Appalachian Party Creations
🐾 Adoptable dogs, educational opportunities, and more with Pet Helpers and the Humane Society of Harrison County

Whether you’re coming to run, shop, eat, meet adoptable dogs, or just enjoy a fun day with fellow animal lovers — we can’t wait to see you there! 🐕💛

05/28/2026

Just a reminder because many people are send us complaints via Facebook and they’re being missed!

Just a reminder because we have been receiving complaints that are not being seen through our Facebook Messenger.

Our page is strictly to give out widespread information, support and additional content such as events, adoption photos, or infographics! 📄

We cannot take complaints via Facebook as sometimes we don’t always see them with the amount of messages we receive. So we can give attention to your concerns, please follow the steps below to ensure we have made note and address the situation properly! 🐾