Dog Rescues and Shelters in Maryland
There are 10 dog rescues and shelters in Maryland in our directory. These organizations focus on dogs, from breed-specific rescues to shelters that take in only dogs.
Listed when the official name names the animal or the source record says which animals the organization takes in. Shelters that take in all animals are not listed here unless they say so.
Dog Rescues and Shelters in Maryland
- Chesapeake Cats and Dogs326 Wye Mills Rd · Queenstown, MDAnimal rescue
- Stop Killing Dogs Rescue200 W McComas St · Baltimore, MDAnimal rescue
- Happy Go Lucky Mastiff Rescue11200 MV Smith Rd NE · Flintstone, MDAnimal rescue
- Senior Dog Sanctuary8336 WB&A Rd · Severn, MDAnimal sanctuary
- Small Miracles Cat & Dog Rescue10236 Baltimore National Pike · Ellicott City, MDAnimal rescue
- Sunshine's Friends Cat & Dog RescuePO Box 314 · Jessup, MDAnimal rescue
- Mid-Atlantic Border Collie RescueChestertown Rd · Chestertown, MDAnimal rescue
- Beagle Rescue, Education, And Welfare (brew), Inc500 N Washington St Ste 10621 · Rockville, MDAnimal rescue
- Mid-Atlantic Border Collie RescueChestertown Rd · Chestertown, MDAnimal rescue
- Hill Hounds Rescue and Animal Sanctuary, Inc.Greensboro, MDAnimal sanctuary
Dog Rescues and Shelters by city in Maryland
Other animals in Maryland
Frequently asked questions
What is a dog rescue?
These organizations focus on dogs, from breed-specific rescues to shelters that take in only dogs.
How many dog rescues and shelters are in Maryland?
We list 10 dog rescues and shelters in Maryland. Listed when the official name names the animal or the source record says which animals the organization takes in. Shelters that take in all animals are not listed here unless they say so.
Why might an organization be missing from this list?
We only list an organization here when the source data, the official name or a verified correction confirms it. If you know one that belongs on this page, open its listing and use "Suggest a correction", or add it through our submission form.
How does adopting work?
Start on the shelter's or rescue's own website: most post their adoptable animals there and on Petfinder or Adopt-a-Pet. Visit or call to meet an animal, then fill in an adoption application. Expect to show a photo ID, and if you rent, proof that your landlord allows pets. The adoption fee usually covers spay or neuter surgery, first vaccinations and a microchip. Fees vary by organization and by animal, so ask the shelter directly.
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- How to Adopt a DogWhere to look, how the application, meet-and-greet and home check work, what it costs, and how to pick a dog that fits your life.
- Pet Adoption Fees ExplainedTypical adoption fees for dogs, cats and other pets, what the fee usually covers, and why prices differ between shelters and rescues.
- Pet Adoption ChecklistWhat to prepare before you apply, what to bring on adoption day, the supplies to buy and how to pet-proof your home.
- Adopting a Senior PetThe benefits of adopting an older dog or cat, realistic health costs, questions to ask and how to help a senior pet settle in.