Pet Advocacy & Community

Local Shelters & Adoption Centers

Because every pet deserves a safe, loving home.

Dogs & Cats

  • Briggs Animal Adoption Center (BAAC)
    Charles Town, WV
    A nationally recognized, no-kill adoption center focused on permanent placement, humane education, and animal protection.
    www.baacs.org
  • Berkeley County Humane Society
    Martinsburg, WV
    Open-admission shelter offering adoptions, lost/found services, and low-cost care.
    berkeley.wvhumane.com
  • Humane Society of Jefferson County
    Charles Town, WV
    Adoption services, community education, and responsible pet ownership programs.
    www.hsjcwv.org
  • Animal Welfare Society of Jefferson County
    Kearneysville, WV
    Longstanding community-based organization helping cats and dogs find their forever families since 1952.
    www.awsjc.org
  • Alley Cat Allies
    Eastern Panhandle & Beyond
    Advocacy, Trap-Neuter-Return (TNR), and humane treatment for community cats.
    www.alleycat.org

Horses & Farm Animal Rescues

  • Hope’s Legacy Equine Rescue
    Afton, VA – Serving West Virginia & Mid-Atlantic
    Rescuing, rehabilitating, and rehoming neglected, abandoned, or at-risk horses. They also offer sanctuary to equines who require lifetime care.
    www.hopeslegacy.com
  • Whispering Rise Farm & Animal Sanctuary
    Frederick County, MD – Near Eastern Panhandle WV
    Focused on the rescue and care of farm animals, especially pot-bellied pigs, with a mission rooted in compassion and education.
    www.wrfarm.org
  • Star Gazing Farm Animal Sanctuary
    Boyds, MD – Serving the region
    A nonprofit sanctuary offering lifelong care to rescued goats, sheep, donkeys, pigs, cows, and chickens—while teaching respect for all life.
    www.stargazingfarm.org
  • Days End Farm Horse Rescue
    Woodbine, MD – Regional impact in WV/MD/VA
    Specializing in equine cruelty cases, this accredited rescue is known for rehabilitation, adoption, and education outreach.
    www.defhr.org

Local Pet Advocacy Foundations

Champions for change. Allies for animals.

  • Panhandle Pet Rescue Alliance (PPRA)
    Provides foster care, transport coordination, and vet support for pets in need across Jefferson, Berkeley, and Morgan counties.
  • Pet Helpers Inc.
    Hedgesville, WV
    Volunteer-driven rescue helping rehome pets and support owners with resources and referrals.
  • Old Friends Senior Dog Sanctuary
    National
    Giving senior dogs a loving home for their golden years.
    www.ofsds.org
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Resources for Pet Owners & Animal Advocates

Here when you need support. Always.

Lost Pet?

  • Report to local shelters and Animal Control
  • Post immediately to PawBoost.com and Facebook groups like “Eastern Panhandle Lost and Found Pets”
  • Contact your pet’s microchip provider

Low-Cost Spay/Neuter & Vaccines

Legal & Licensing Resources

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How You Can Help

You don’t need to adopt to make an impact.

  • Volunteer at local shelters and rescues
  • Donate supplies: towels, food, carriers, hay, or cleaning items
  • Foster a senior dog or special-needs cat
  • Sponsor a rescued horse or pig
  • Share adoptable pets and support their stories online
  • Organize a supply drive through your workplace or school

Together, we can build a community full of care.

At Hospetality Pet Care, we believe advocacy is love in action. Whether it has paws, hooves, or a curly tail—we’re here to help ensure every animal is seen, safe, and supported.

Know a shelter, sanctuary or resource we should add? Let us know!

contact@hospetalitypetcare.com