Kent County Border Collie Rescue

24420 Chestertown Road Chestertown, Maryland 21620

Dogs & Cats

About this shelter

Kent County Border Collie Rescue in Chestertown, MD

Kent County Border Collie Rescue is a rescue organization based in Chestertown, Maryland, in Kent County — roughly 25 miles west of Baltimore — and is one of two animal shelters or rescues serving Kent County. The organization is a boutique, breed-specific rescue run primarily by volunteers with decades of hands-on experience with border collies, and it places dogs through a careful matching process designed to fit each dog's individual needs rather than simply the first available home. Its mission centers on keeping dogs in loving homes whenever possible, while also serving as custodian for border collies from shelters and rescues — and occasionally cats and barnyard animals — until a stable, well-suited forever home can be found. The rescue also offers training and educational resources to help new adopters succeed with their dogs, and it operates as a 501(c)3 organization supported by donations and volunteer involvement.

Before you go

Adopting from Kent County Border Collie Rescue

Adoption process

Prospective adopters submit an application, which is reviewed (taking about 2-3 weeks), followed by a home study (conducted via Zoom) with all household members present, and matched dogs are offered based on fit rather than personal selection; a signed adoption agreement and a $400 donation are required, and adopters must travel to the rescue's location to pick up the dog.

Service area: Mid-Atlantic region, including Maryland, Delaware, Pennsylvania, New Jersey, Virginia, New York, North Carolina, West Virginia, and Washington D.C.
County: Kent County
Animals served: Dogs & Cats