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Shelters & Rescues in Maryland

We’ve assessed 22 organizations. Every one of them is listed here.

Gold-rated in Maryland

12 organizations came through our assessment strongest.

Anne Arundel County Animal Services

MillersvilleGOLDAnne Arundel County Animal Services is dedicated to promoting the humane treatment of animals and ensuring safe human-animal interactions.

Baltimore Humane Society

ReisterstownGOLDStrive to end the euthanasia of healthy, adoptable animals by offering affordable spay, neuter and wellness services, and by addressing the issues that cause people to surrender animals. Educate the c

Linda L. Kelley Animal Shelter

Prince FrederickGOLDThe mission of the Linda L. Kelley Animal Shelter is to provide compassionate, humane care and treatment to the shelter population and re-home animals into the community. The shelter also aspires to

Cecil County Animal Services

Chesapeake CityGOLDConnecting Pets with Loving Homes Cecil County Animal Services is dedicated to serving our community by facilitating the bond between animals and the people who care for them. We are committed to prov

Humane Society of Charles County MD

WaldorfGOLDIt is the Mission of the Humane Society of Charles County (HSCC) to provide shelter and care for homeless, injured, and neglected animals through adoption, fostering, community partnerships, education

Baltimore Animal Rescue & Care Shelter, Inc. (BARCS)

BaltimoreGOLDOur Mission The Baltimore Animal Rescue and Care Shelter (BARCS) is dedicated to preserving, reuniting, and making new families through our role as a compassionate, open-admission animal shelter. We s

The Maryland SPCA

BaltimoreGOLDEvery animal deserves to be treated with compassion and care

Montgomery County Animal Services and Adoption Center

DerwoodGOLDPlease see our website:

Greenbelt Animal Services

GreenbeltGOLDOur Mission The City of Greenbelt Animal Shelter is dedicated to serving our community by providing ethical, humane, and professional care for animals in need. We strive to foster responsible pet owne

Queen Anne's County Animal Services

QueenstownGOLDOur Mission At Queen Anne's County Animal Services, we are dedicated to fostering a supportive community where every animal receives the care and resources they need to thrive. Our mission is to bridg

Talbot Humane

EastonGOLDOur Mission Talbot Humane is dedicated to providing a safe and healthy environment for all animals in our care while serving the people and pets of Maryland's Eastern Shore. We believe that the best s

Humane Society of Washington County

HagerstownGOLDThe Humane Society of Washington County exists to promote the welfare of companion and domestic animals through educational programs and initiatives that reduce pet overpopulation, endorse fostering,

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Allegany

1 organization

Happy Go Lucky Mastiff Rescue
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Anne Arundel

2 organizations

Anne Arundel County Animal Services
MillersvilleGOLDAnne Arundel County Animal Services is dedicated to promoting the humane treatment of animals and ensuring safe human-animal interactions.
Senior Dog Sanctuary of Maryland
SevernSILVERThe Senior Dog Sanctuary provides a permanent safe haven for Senior Dogs who are unable to be cared for, who are abandoned or abused or face euthanasia.

Baltimore

1 organization

Baltimore Humane Society
ReisterstownGOLDStrive to end the euthanasia of healthy, adoptable animals by offering affordable spay, neuter and wellness services, and by addressing the issues that cause people to surrender animals. Educate the c

Calvert

2 organizations

Linda L. Kelley Animal Shelter
Prince FrederickGOLDThe mission of the Linda L. Kelley Animal Shelter is to provide compassionate, humane care and treatment to the shelter population and re-home animals into the community. The shelter also aspires to
Humane Society of Calvert County
SunderlandSILVEROur Mission At the Humane Society of Calvert County, our mission is to provide compassionate care, shelter, and advocacy for homeless and at-risk animals while striving to find them loving, permanent

Caroline

1 organization

Caroline County Humane Society, Inc.
RidgelySILVEROur Mission At the Caroline County Humane Society, we believe every animal deserves safety, compassion, and a loving home. We work every day to protect and advocate for the animals of Caroline County

Cecil

1 organization

Cecil County Animal Services
Chesapeake CityGOLDConnecting Pets with Loving Homes Cecil County Animal Services is dedicated to serving our community by facilitating the bond between animals and the people who care for them. We are committed to prov

Charles

1 organization

Humane Society of Charles County MD
WaldorfGOLDIt is the Mission of the Humane Society of Charles County (HSCC) to provide shelter and care for homeless, injured, and neglected animals through adoption, fostering, community partnerships, education

City of Baltimore

2 organizations

Baltimore Animal Rescue & Care Shelter, Inc. (BARCS)
BaltimoreGOLDOur Mission The Baltimore Animal Rescue and Care Shelter (BARCS) is dedicated to preserving, reuniting, and making new families through our role as a compassionate, open-admission animal shelter. We s
The Maryland SPCA
BaltimoreGOLDEvery animal deserves to be treated with compassion and care

Dorchester

1 organization

Baywater Animal Rescue
CambridgeSILVERBaywater Animal Rescue exists to provide humane shelter and care for companion animals in need of housing; promotes kindness and a clear opportunity for life.

Howard

2 organizations

CHARM Rescue
ColumbiaBRONZEOur Mission At CHARM Rescue—Chesapeake Animal Rescue Mission—we are dedicated to healing hearts, one rescue at a time. Our mission is to rescue, rehabilitate, and find forever homes for animals in nee
Small Miracles Cat and Dog Rescue
Ellicott CityBRONZEA Haven for Every Pet Small Miracles Cat & Dog Rescue is dedicated to providing compassionate care and finding loving forever homes for homeless cats and dogs. We believe every animal deserves a secon

Kent

1 organization

Humane Society of Kent County Maryland
ChestertownSILVERServing our community on the Eastern Shore and beyond to rescue, rehabilitate and rehome animals in need, The Animal Care Shelter for Kent County strives to inspire compassion and responsibility, cult

Montgomery

2 organizations

Montgomery County Animal Services and Adoption Center
DerwoodGOLDPlease see our website:
Montgomery County Humane Society
RockvilleBRONZEOur Mission The MCHS mission is to end animal homelessness through education, outreach, and adoption, while saving lives and supporting the bond between pets and their families. We believe in being hu

Prince George's

1 organization

Greenbelt Animal Services
GreenbeltGOLDOur Mission The City of Greenbelt Animal Shelter is dedicated to serving our community by providing ethical, humane, and professional care for animals in need. We strive to foster responsible pet owne

Queen Anne's

1 organization

Queen Anne's County Animal Services
QueenstownGOLDOur Mission At Queen Anne's County Animal Services, we are dedicated to fostering a supportive community where every animal receives the care and resources they need to thrive. Our mission is to bridg

Talbot

1 organization

Talbot Humane
EastonGOLDOur Mission Talbot Humane is dedicated to providing a safe and healthy environment for all animals in our care while serving the people and pets of Maryland's Eastern Shore. We believe that the best s

Washington

1 organization

Humane Society of Washington County
HagerstownGOLDThe Humane Society of Washington County exists to promote the welfare of companion and domestic animals through educational programs and initiatives that reduce pet overpopulation, endorse fostering,

Wicomico

1 organization

Humane Society of Wicomico County
SalisburySILVERThe Humane Society of Wicomico County is dedicated to saving the lives of at-risk animals, and matching pets with their furever families while providing premier temporary care and shelter for the anim