Linda L. Kelley Animal Shelter
Our Mission
The Linda L. Kelley Animal Shelter is dedicated to providing enrichment, basic care, and love to animals in need while helping them find their forever homes. We are committed to supporting our community through compassionate animal services and professional care.
Our Community Commitment
Located in Prince Frederick, our shelter serves as a vital resource for Calvert County. By offering essential services like monthly rabies clinics and maintaining an active shelter environment, we work to protect pets and strengthen the bond between animals and their families.
Providing Care and Growth
Our shelter utilizes a blend of on-site housing and a robust foster care program that allows animals to grow in a nurturing environment. While our facility provides safety for those in transition, our foster parents play a crucial role in helping sick, injured, or developing animals heal and thrive before they are ready for adoption.
Your Partner in Adoption
We believe in creating lifelong matches through a thoughtful process that considers both your lifestyle and the pet's unique personality. Our team works closely with you to review your application and guide you toward a companion that truly complements your home environment, ensuring a successful, joyful partnership for years to come.
Start Your Journey
Are you ready to meet your new best friend? We invite you to browse our current list of adoptable dogs, cats, and other pets on our website or visit us at our Hallowing Point Road location. You can also stay connected with us on social media or join our community of volunteers to help make a difference in the lives of our animals today.
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7/31 - From Dogs To Pigs: Calvert Animal Shelter Waives Adoption Fees Throughout August - The BayNet
PRINCE FREDERICK, Md. — The Linda L. Kelley Animal Shelter invites residents to adopt during the monthlong Clear the Shelters 2026 adoption event, running Saturday, Aug. 1, through Saturday, Aug. 29. During this campaign, the shelter will waive adoption fees for all animals. Clear the Shelters is a nationwide campaign that has helped more than […]
7/1 - URGENT: Prince George's Shelter Dogs Need Homes or Fosters Before Deadline - The BayNet
PRINCE GEORGE’S COUNTY, Md. — An urgent plea is being made to the community to help save the lives of several dogs at the Prince George’s County Animal Services Division. According to advocates, six dogs are facing euthanasia if they are not placed into foster homes or adopted by 9 a.m. tomorrow. Volunteers say the […]
5/10 - Chesapeake Beach Mother and Son Face 126 Animal-Related Charges in Calvert County Animal Neglect Case
Kathleen Estelle Blackwell, 48, of Chesapeake Beach, and Jacob Alan Swierczewski, 29, of Chesapeake Beach, are each facing 63 animal-related charges after court documents say a neglect investigation at a St Andrews Drive residence led authorities to remove a dog and several cats from the home.
5/9 - Prince Frederick Couple Charged After Dog Found Tethered Without Water, Shelter - The BayNet
PRINCE FREDERICK, Md. — Two Calvert County residents have been issued criminal summonses after animal control officers say a dog was left tethered outside for hours without proper water, shelter, or care. Amanda Louise Phillips, 28, and Vashawn Eugene Parran, 29, both of Prince Frederick, Maryland, were charged in connection with the April 24, 2026 […]
5/7 - Prince Frederick Man Charged With Animal Cruelty After Dog Found Emaciated, Abandoned In Calvert County - The BayNet
PRINCE FREDERICK, Md. — A Prince Frederick man is facing multiple animal cruelty and related charges after a criminal summons was issued in late April following an investigation into a severely neglected dog found suffering in Calvert County. Shawn M. Feagan, 42, of Prince Frederick, was charged following an investigation by Calvert County Animal Control […]
5/4 - Calvert Shelter Highlights Working Cats for Adoption
Calvert County Animal Shelter has 13 cats that have waited more than six months for homes. Many are working cats ready for barns, warehouses or workshops. View adoptable pets and help them find forever homes.
4/27 - Calvert’s Linda L. Kelley Shelter Hosts Family Kitten Shower
Calvert County’s Linda L. Kelley Animal Shelter hosts a Kitten Shower on May 9 from noon to 2 p.m. in Prince Frederick. Families can learn about fostering, adopt pets and donate needed supplies to support kittens and animals in Southern Maryland.
4/2 - Spring Into Pet Adoption at Linda L. Kelley Shelter Promotion
Calvert County’s Linda L. Kelley Animal Shelter invites residents to “Find Some Bunny to Love” during its Easter adoption event April 1-8, 2026. Adopters pick an egg for a surprise discount on any animal. Open Tuesday-Saturday 10 a.m.-4 p.m. at 5055 Hallowing Point Road in Prince Frederick.
4/2 - Get Your Pet’s Rabies Shots For Free On April 15 In Prince Frederick - The BayNet
PRINCE FREDERICK, Md. — Calvert County’s Linda L. Kelley Animal Shelter is hosting its monthly drive-through rabies clinic on Wednesday, April 15. The clinic will take place from 5 to 7 p.m. at the animal shelter at 5055 Hallowing Point Road, Prince Frederick, Md. Pet owners are required to be in line no later than […]
3/5 - Calvert County's Linda L. Kelley Shelter Celebrates 4,000 Animal Adoptions - The BayNet
PRINCE FREDERICK, Md. — The Linda L. Kelley Animal Shelter in Calvert County gets to celebrate an exciting milestone — 4,000 animals have found their forever homes through the shelter since its founding in November 2018. In a Facebook post celebrating the milestone, the shelter thanked their “awesome volunteers and hardworking staff” for helping make […]
