Linda L. Kelley Animal Shelter
Our Mission
The Linda L. Kelley Animal Shelter is dedicated to providing enrichment, basic care, and love to animals while helping them find their forever homes. We strive to create a safe, supportive environment for pets in need within our community.
Serving Our Community
As the Calvert County Animal Shelter, we serve our local residents by providing essential animal services and upholding updated animal control ordinances designed to protect our beloved pets. We are a community-focused resource where animal welfare meets compassionate professional care.
Our Care Model
Our shelter operates through a dedicated team that provides daily enrichment and medical oversight, supported by the advice of our in-house veterinarian. We also utilize a robust foster care program, which offers a critical space for animals to grow and for the sick or injured to heal in a home environment.
Finding Your Perfect Match
Adoption is a joyful journey, and we believe in thoughtful matching to ensure a lasting partnership between you and your new companion. We require a pre-screening application to help our staff understand your lifestyle, expectations, and the environment you provide, ensuring that every pet finds the right home for their specific needs.
Join Our Family
Whether you are looking to adopt a dog, cat, or other animal, or are interested in becoming a volunteer or foster parent, there are many ways to get involved. We invite you to visit our facility at 5055 Hallowing Point Road in Prince Frederick, explore our currently adoptable animals on our website, or follow us on Facebook and Instagram to stay updated on our latest news and events.
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10/10 - Shy Gray Tabby Lululemon Seeks Calvert Home
Lululemon, a 3-year-old gray tabby at the Linda L. Kelley Animal Shelter, is shy at first but warms up quickly. October adopters can draw for a waived or half-off fee.
10/1 - Who Needs A Boo When You Can Adopt A New Best Friend This October? - The BayNet
PRINCE FREDERICK, Md. — The Linda L. Kelley Animal Shelter resumes its October adoption promotion, “Ghouls Just Wanna Have Homes,” Thursday, Oct. 1, through Saturday, Oct. 31. During the event, adopters can draw a prize from the “spooky cauldron” to win a waived adoption fee, a half-off promotion or treat bag filled with candy. 27-053 […]
9/11 - Calvert County Animal Cruelty Cases: Five Residents Charged
Five residents face charges in separate Calvert County animal cruelty cases involving allegations of an injured dog, puppies without water and veterinary neglect.
9/6 - Looking For A Working Cat? Calvert County Is Waiving Adoption Fees In September - The BayNet
PRINCE FREDERICK, Md. — The Linda L. Kelley Animal Shelter will waive adoption fees for all working cats and offer a 50% discount on Calvert County animal license fees throughout September. The promotions run Tuesday, Sept. 1, through Wednesday, Sept. 30, as the shelter recognizes Working Cat Awareness Week and Responsible Dog Ownership Month. The […]
8/14 - Southern Maryland Animal Shelters Waive Adoption Fees Throughout August - The BayNet
Animal shelters in Calvert, Charles and St. Mary’s counties are waiving adoption fees in August for the Maryland 3,000 Adoption Challenge.
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.
