Frederick County Humane Society in Frederick, Maryland
About Frederick County Humane Society
Frederick County Humane Society is a humane society in Frederick, Frederick County, Maryland. It is registered with the IRS as a tax-exempt organization, recognized in 1942. The nearest other listed shelter or rescue is Frederick County Humane Society, about 2.0 mi away.
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39.43987, -77.39829
What Frederick County Humane Society does
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- Pet adoption Not available
- Accepts owner surrenders Not available
- Lost and found pets Not available
- Foster program Not available
- Volunteer program Not available
- Spay and neuter clinic Not available
- Vaccination clinic Not available
- Microchipping Not available
- No-kill (stated) Not available
- Wheelchair accessible Not available
- Dogs Not available
- Cats Not available
- Rabbits and small animals Not available
- Birds Not available
- Reptiles Not available
- Horses Not available
- Farm animals Not available
- Wildlife Not available
Nearby shelters and rescues
- Frederick County Humane Society217 W Patrick St, Frederick, MDHumane society2.0 mi
- Frederick County Animal Control1832 Rosemont Ave, Frederick, MDAnimal control2.0 mi
- Animal Welfare League of Frederick County1202 E Patrick St #13a, Frederick, MDAnimal rescue2.3 mi
- House of Puddles4422 Reels Mill Rd, Frederick, MDAnimal shelter5.9 mi
- Jenn's Uncommon Critters5318 Wye Creek Dr, Frederick, MDAnimal rescue6.3 mi
- Tip Me Frederick10425 Daysville Rd, Walkersville, MDAnimal rescue6.4 mi
- Middle Ridge Animal Rescue4102 Valley View Rd, Middletown, MDAnimal rescue6.8 mi
- Black Mountain View Farm Draft Rescue11819 Whates Ln, Thurmont, MDAnimal rescue8.4 mi
- Top Notch Draft Horse Rescue 501c311917 Wilhide Rd, Thurmont, MDAnimal rescue8.4 mi
- Second Chance Wildlife Center26400 Haines Rd, Clarksburg, MDWildlife rehabilitation12 mi
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Where is Frederick County Humane Society located?
Frederick County Humane Society is at 1786 N Market St, Frederick, MD 21701 in Frederick County.
What are the hours of Frederick County Humane Society?
No opening hours are on record. Call at (301) 694-8300 or check its website before visiting; many shelters keep separate hours for adoptions, intake and lost-pet searches.
How do I adopt from Frederick County Humane Society?
Start on fchs.org, where most shelters and rescues list their adoptable animals and application form. Expect an application, a meeting with the animal and an adoption fee, which usually covers spay or neuter surgery, first vaccinations and a microchip.
Can I surrender a pet to Frederick County Humane Society?
Call the shelter before you bring an animal in. Many shelters and most rescues take owner surrenders by appointment only, some charge a surrender fee, and some keep a waiting list. Ask whether they offer a rehoming program or pet food and vet assistance first; many surrenders can be avoided with short-term help. The municipal animal control shelter is usually required to accept animals from residents of its city or county.
Are donations to Frederick County Humane Society tax-deductible?
Frederick County Humane Society matches an IRS record for a tax-exempt animal welfare organization (EIN 52-6013207), with reported annual revenue of about $775,265. Donations to 501(c)(3) charities are usually tax-deductible; ask the organization for a receipt. Many shelters also post a wish list of supplies they need.
Related guides
- 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.
- Shelter vs Rescue vs Humane SocietyHow municipal shelters, humane societies, SPCAs and foster-based rescues differ in funding, intake and adoption.
- How to Help an Animal ShelterDonations that shelters actually need, volunteering, fostering, sharing adoptable pets and other ways to help without adopting.
- 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.