Jobs at Washington Area Humane Society

The Washington Area Humane Society (WAHS) is an small animal shelter located in Eighty-Four, Pennsylvania about 25 miles South of Pittsburgh. The organization was founded in 1906. The newly built 10,000 foot shelter sits on five acres and on average serves over 6,000 animals in need a year through intakes, humane investigations, pet food bank, vaccine clinics, foster homes, spay and neuter clinics, and more. The organization currently has 25 employees and operates seven days a week serving the animals in need in Washington County, Pennsylvania.

Vision Statement

Our vision is for all animals to have a valued life and a loving home.

Mission Statement

To provide shelter, safety, and care for the abandoned and abused animals of Washington County with the goal of placing them in forever homes.

Important Facts:

• The WAHS is 100% funded by private donations
• Intakes on average 600 animals annually
• Offers life-saving services to over 5000 community pets a year including spay/neuter surgeries, low-cost clinics, emergency boarding, fostering, humane investigations, respite medical care, and a pet food bank.
• Over 300 abuse, neglect, and abandonment cases are investigated annually.
• The past three year live release rate is 94%
• On average 99% of the intakes are from Washington County, PA
• Only approved kennel in Washington County to intake strays from the State of PA.

WAHS Core Values

Commitment: We believe in improving the lives of animals while encouraging our community to be the change they want to see through education, advocacy, and low-cost veterinarian services.

Community: We believe in being a present, ongoing resource for our community and meaningfully engaging people to keep pets out of the shelter and in homes where they are loved.

Compassion: We believe in unwavering care and respect for all animals and people who care for them and strive to demonstrate this commitment within our organization and community.

Innovation: We believe in actively and progressively seeking creative solutions, to best respond to the evolving needs of pets in crisis.

Integrity: We believe in being forthright within our team, community, and supporters and strive to foster a transparent culture.

Collaboration: We believe in working together, demonstrating flexibility, and supporting each other so that we can bring the best outcome for the animals in our care.