House of Puddles in Frederick, Maryland
About House of Puddles
House of Puddles is an animal shelter in Frederick, Frederick County, Maryland. It is registered with the IRS as a tax-exempt organization, recognized in 2005. The nearest other listed shelter or rescue is Animal Welfare League of Frederick County, about 3.7 mi away.
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39.35642, -77.37146
What House of Puddles 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
- Animal Welfare League of Frederick County1202 E Patrick St #13a, Frederick, MDAnimal rescue3.7 mi
- Frederick County Humane Society217 W Patrick St, Frederick, MDHumane society4.6 mi
- Frederick County Humane Society1786 N Market St, Frederick, MDHumane society5.9 mi
- Frederick County Animal Control1832 Rosemont Ave, Frederick, MDAnimal control6.2 mi
- Second Chance Wildlife Center26400 Haines Rd, Clarksburg, MDWildlife rehabilitation6.5 mi
- Jenn's Uncommon Critters5318 Wye Creek Dr, Frederick, MDAnimal rescue6.5 mi
- Tip Me Frederick10425 Daysville Rd, Walkersville, MDAnimal rescue10 mi
- Middle Ridge Animal Rescue4102 Valley View Rd, Middletown, MDAnimal rescue11 mi
- Gaited Advocate Intervention Team14515 Chrisman Hill Dr, Boyds, MDAnimal rescue11 mi
- Rivenwool Animal Rescue11676 Mica Pl, Lovettsville, VAAnimal rescue13 mi
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Where is House of Puddles located?
House of Puddles is at 4422 Reels Mill Rd, Frederick, MD 21704 in Frederick County.
What are the hours of House of Puddles?
No opening hours are on record. Call at (301) 846-0407 or check its website before visiting; many shelters keep separate hours for adoptions, intake and lost-pet searches.
How do I adopt from House of Puddles?
Start on houseofpuddles.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 House of Puddles?
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 House of Puddles tax-deductible?
House of Puddles matches an IRS record for a tax-exempt animal welfare organization (EIN 20-2159159), with reported annual revenue of about $59,789. 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.
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- 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.
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