The Humane Society of Montgomery County, Inc. (HSMC) was established in 1972 and became a private, non-profit, tax-exempt 501(c)(3) status corporation in 1974.

For thirty years, HSMC managed the City of Conroe's animal shelter.  As of September 21, 2009, HSMC terminated its management agreement with the City of Conroe due to inadequate funding provided by the City.  This was an emotional and diffcult decision for HSMC's Board members, but it was the right decision.  HSMC still has has some adoption sites in The Woodlands and Conroe area, primarily at PetsMart located in the Portofino Shopping Center on Interstate 45 between Research Forest Drive and SH 242.

The issue of dog and cat overpopulation has reached crisis proportions.  Estimates are that as many as 15 to 27 million homeless dogs and cats die each year in animal shelters across the nation.  Without the HSMC's educational and low-cost spay/neuter programs, the numbers of unwanted stray and diseased animals can only continue to increase in Montgomery County.

Primary funding of the agency is through various community fundraising events and efforts of others on behalf of HSMC.  HSMC's efforts are supported by the generosity of private individuals and local businesses, memberships, and special fundraising events held throughout the year.