Humane Society of Southern Maryland
Temple Hills Temple Hills, Maryland 21817About this shelter
Humane Society of Southern Maryland in Temple Hills, MD
The Humane Society of Southern Maryland is located in Temple Hills, Maryland, within Prince George's County, about 5 miles west of Alexandria, Virginia. Humane societies of this kind typically take in both owner-surrendered and stray animals, working to find them new homes. Prince George's County is also home to 9 other animal shelters and rescues, giving the area a range of organizations dedicated to animal welfare. Anyone looking to adopt or seek assistance in the region has this shelter as one option among several in the surrounding community.
Before you go
Adopting from this shelter
Adoption process
Applicants submit an online application, which triggers a vet check and application review, followed by an interview, matching with a foster dog, a possible home visit, and finally signing an adoption contract; the whole process can take up to two weeks.
- County
- Prince George's County
- Animals served
- Dogs
Also in the area
Nearby shelters and rescues
- 4.1 mi Basset Hound Rescue League Inc. Fort Washington, MD
- 4.3 mi SPCA/Humane Society of Prince George's County, Inc. Bowie, MD
- 4.3 mi The Partnership for Animal Welfare PAW Greenbelt, MD
- 4.4 mi Prince Georges County Animal Management Division Forestville, MD
- 4.9 mi Washington Humane Society Washington, DC
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