An extensive horse cruelty investigation conducted by the Humane Society of Washington County, Maryland in December resulted in the rescue of 75 horses from a Sharpsburg, MD farm. These horses have been relocated pending the disposition of a criminal case against the owner. Charges include 72 misdemeanor counts of abuse or neglect of animals and 4 felony counts of aggravated cruelty to animals.

Extensive rehabilitation is required.
Until the case is legally resolved, the Humane Society is tasked with the enormous responsibility of rehabilitating the 70-plus sick, injured and underweight horses and restoring them to a state of health. This includes feed, veterinary care, farrier services, medicine, supplements, and much more. The initial outpouring of support from numerous individuals helped to purchase enough hay to feed these horses through early February, however...

Our hay supply is quickly dwindling.
Donations are badly needed to purchase an additional supply of grass hay to feed these animals through February.

What you can do to help.
The Humane Society of Washington County is seeking contributions to purchase an additional supply of grass hay. In addition, help is needed to deliver this hay to the satellite farms in the Washington County area.

Please donate today. There are many ways you can send monetary donations, any amount will be greatly appreciated.

By Mail:	Online Payment:	Paypal Payment:
Place send your tax-deductible donation, made payable to HSWC* to: The Humane Society of Washington County, 13011 Maugansville Road, Hagerstown, MD 21740, ATTN: Katherine Cooker.	Click here and select the amount you want to donate and follow the steps to complete the transaction.	Send paypal payment to horsefund@carrollcountytack.com

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To receive a receipt from the HSWC, please include your name, address, phone number, the donation amount, and enclose it with your donation. Receipts will be mailed from the HSWC.

* The Humane Society of Washington County is recognized as exempt from federal income tax under section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code. All donations are tax deductible. Receipts will be sent from the Humane Society of Washington County, 13011 Maugansville Road, Hagerstown, MD 21740. Or, contact Katherine Cooker at 301-733-2060, ext. 237 or by e-mail: kcooker@hswcmd.org