Mission Statement

The mission of the Washington County Humane Society is to protect animals from suffering and cruelty, to provide care for animals afflicted by neglect and abandonment, and to enhance the lives of animals and people through education, adoption and compassion.

Core values are a timeless set of guiding principles that define WCHS’s culture and expected behaviors. They are as follows:

  • WCHS employees will provide impeccable care and high-level medical treatments to all shelter animals.
  • WCHS will grow educational opportunities for employees and constituents.
  • WCHS employees value building relationships with organizations and individuals to share resources and offer support.
  • WCHS employees face and solve organization issues as they arise.

The following focus areas define where WCHS excels, answers why our organization exists, and what its niche is:

  • WCHS protects animals from suffering and cruelty.
  • WCHS employees have emotionally intelligent interactions with all constituents, talking to people rather than about people.
  • WCHS employees ensure the advancement of animal welfare.

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