Wicomico Humane Society Needs Help Amid Animal Seizure Case
WICOMICO COUNTY, Md. — After the Humane Society of Wicomico County responded to a large animal seizure case, hundreds of community members asked how they could help. Shelter officials say there are several ways people can support the organization as it cares for dozens of newly rescued animals.
The case began when Wicomico County Sheriff’s Office deputies serving a warrant contacted the Humane Society to assist with a mass animal rescue.
“We had 43 dogs, three cats, five chickens and a turtle,” Executive Director Kim Nock said.
Because of the large number of animals involved, the shelter temporarily closed to the public while staff focused on the rescue.
“Once I got on the property, I made that initial decision to go ahead and shut down the shelter because, unfortunately, we needed manpower, and there’s nobody better to handle stuff like this than my staff,” Nock said.
Officials said the animals were removed from what appeared to be a breeding facility.
“It was a breeding facility, and that’s pretty much all we know right now,” Nock said.
No charges have been filed at this time. The animals have been turned over to the Humane Society, where they will receive care before becoming available for adoption.
Nock said the response from the community has been overwhelming.
“We did have over 200 applications,” she said. “We have a whole shelter full of dogs in need, and if you could take that dog into your home, you could pick a different dog. So, I want to see something positive come out of this.”
In addition to foster homes and adopters, the shelter is seeking financial donations and volunteers to help walk dogs.
“The community really pulled together for this, and we’re very fortunate,” Nock said. “We are building a new shelter, so monetary donations are super important right now. We are going to put all of that to good use.”
People interested in adopting, fostering, volunteering or donating can visit the Humane Society of Wicomico County for more information.
