Maryland Animal Shelters

221 Shelters

    e.g. "Miami FL" or "33168"

    Equine Rescue and Rehab, Inc. (ERRI) Rendez-Vous Farm
    Rescue Organization
    16724 Miller Lane
    Parkton, MD 21120

    Located in Baltimore County

    410-343-2142
    Details
    Eskie Rescuers United, American Eskimo Dog Rescue, Inc.
    Rescue Organization
    PO Box 32547
    Pikesville, MD 21282
    Fairy Tails Rescue, Inc.
    Rescue Organization

    Forest Hill, MD 21050
    Finally Home Animal Rescue, Inc.
    Rescue Organization
    P.O Box 174
    Sykesville, MD 21784
    forestville animal shelter
    Shelter Organization
    8311 Darcy Rd
    Forestville, MD 20747

    Located in Prince George's County

    Frederick County Animal Control
    1832 Rosemont Avenue
    Frederick, MD 21702

    Located in Frederick County

    301-694-1319
    Details
    Frederick County Humane Society
    Humane Society
    5712-D Industry Lane
    Frederick, MD 21704

    Located in Frederick County

    301-694-8300
    Details
    Freedom Hill Horse Rescue
    Rescue Organization
    8705 Sam Hill Drive
    Owings, MD 20736

    Located in Calvert County

    410-474-7662
    Details
    Friends of Montgomery County Animals
    12400 Piney Glen Lane
    Potomac, MD 20854

    Located in Montgomery County

    Friends of Prince George's County Animals
    PO Box 1064
    Bowie, MD 20718
    (240) 232-2620
    Details
    Fur Ever Homes Animal Rescue & Sanctuary of Marylalnd Inc.
    Rescue Organization
    5622 HARVEY CT
    WHITE MARSH, MD 21162
    (410) 256-9492
    Details
    Fur the Love of Paws, Inc.
    Baltimore Co.
    Owings Mills, MD 21117

    Located in Baltimore city

    Animal Shelters in Maryland

    Maryland has 221 listed animal shelters and rescue organizations, spread across 24 counties. About half are rescue organizations. Baltimore has more than any other Maryland city, followed by Rockville and Frederick. Between them there are dogs and cats of every age and size in Maryland, and the right one is rarely the one you set out looking for.

    Maryland has 221 listed at the moment, and they are shown above with the ones that have photos first. Open any of them for the full address, contact details and opening hours.

    A mix of both, and the difference is worth knowing before you set out. A rescue usually places animals from a network of foster homes rather than from premises you can walk into, so you generally arrange a meeting first. A shelter or humane society more often has a facility you can visit during opening hours.

    Baltimore has more than anywhere else in Maryland, followed by Rockville, Frederick and Silver Spring. They are the usual place to start if you are willing to travel; the sidebar links straight through to each.

    Baltimore, Montgomery and Prince George's counties have the most, though listings reach 24 of Maryland's counties in total. The city links in the sidebar are usually the quicker way in.

    Most listings here carry a phone number, and most link to the organization's own website. Calling ahead is worth it — opening hours change, and rescues often work by appointment rather than keeping a building open.
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