Worcester County Humane Society looks for support ahead of holiday season

BERLIN, Md. – Worcester County Humane Society is a private, no-kill shelter, that relies heavily on donors and fundraisers. With the giving season in full swing, they are looking to the public to help with two of their causes, their food pantry and medical fund.

The humane society recently announced “Trixies Pantry”, named after a long term resident at the shelter, is running incredibly low on supplies. Jesse Veach is a full-time caretaker at the shelter, and explained the important role of the pantry.

“The new food donations go straight into the pantry for the animals and to giveaway.” Said Veach. “But like the stuff like the blankets and stuff, we use with our animals. So it helps both ways.”

Shannon Palmateer is the shelter manager for WCHS, and explained the goal of the Trixie’s Pantry.

“Our biggest concern and goal for our pet pantry is just to strive to be able to feed all the animals.” Said Palmateer. “We don’t want the concern of financial issues or housing issues to cause an animal to end up being starved or get sick.”

The Humane Society is also launching the “Second Chances Medical Fund” ahead of “Giving Tuesday.” The fund helps dogs in need, like Maurice, who is currently receiving 24-hour care to treat pneumonia and a thinning trachea.

“So donations help make that possible.” Said Palmateer. “Whereas if we didn’t have donations, we didn’t have the funds, we wouldn’t be able to help him.”

Shelter officials explained the pantrys most urgent need is wet and dry cat food. For more information on either of the causes, visit their website.