The Animal Welfare Society of Howard County, Inc. is a non profit organizatiob which recieves absolutely no funding from the county, state,or federal governments.
Historically Marie V. Werking, our founder and benefactor, started the society in 1944. Under her leadership and th efinancial support of kindred spirits, a shelter was built to house unwanted pets.
For over 50 years the Animal Welfare Society has continued th fulfill the role of a humane society by providing shelter, emergency serives, referrals and advocacy for thousands of unwanted pets.We will continue to fulfill this role of a humane shelter in the spirit of Mrs. Werking's original mission.