The Women’s Humane Society

Bensalem, United States

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Specialties

* Our Veterinary Hospital provides veterinary services including vaccinations, spay/​neuter, specialty surgeries, parasite preventative treatments such as heartworm, flea & tick, and routine checkups.

* WHS now provides dog grooming which can include basic baths to reduce shedding and/​or pet dander, nail trims, and haircuts.

* WHS provides dog training classes to the community for puppies 3 months and over.

* The WHS Adoption Center is open 5 days/​week and works to find loving and forever homes for animals throughout our region. Last year, over 4,000 animals were rehomed through adoptions at the Women’s Humane Society.

History

Established in 1869.

The Women’s Humane Society was founded on April 14, 1869 by Caroline Earle White and was the first animal shelter in the country.

During that time, the mistreatment of horses in the city prompted Mrs. White to join forces with other Philadelphians to improve conditions for horses and dogs. Mrs. White formed a women’s branch of the Pennsylvania SPCA. Guided by an all-​female board of directors, the Women’s Pennsylvania SPCA soon became a force in the humane community.

In 1912, the organization opened a small animal shelter, giving homeless cats a chance at new homes. The new shelter offered the country’s first animal adoption program and was a great success that fulfilled an unmet need in the community. In 1988, our name was officially changed to the «Women’s Humane Society.»

We’re proud to continue our commitment to the humane treatment of animals throughout our region.