Defenders of Animal Rights in Phoenix, Maryland
About Defenders of Animal Rights
Defenders of Animal Rights is an animal shelter in Phoenix, Baltimore County, Maryland. It is registered with the IRS as a tax-exempt organization, recognized in 1976. The nearest other listed shelter or rescue is Companion Animal Care Center, about 0.9 mi away.
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39.52224, -76.57617
What Defenders of Animal Rights does
We have no confirmed information about the animals and services here yet. If you work or volunteer there, tell us what it offers.
- 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
- Companion Animal Care Center3340 Paper Mill Rd, Phoenix, MDAnimal shelter0.9 mi
- TRU Rescue14320 Jarrettsville Pike, Phoenix, MDAnimal rescue0.9 mi
- Baltimore County Animal Services13800 Manor Rd, Baldwin, MDAnimal control2.8 mi
- Fallston animal rescue2725 Fallston Rd, Fallston, MDAnimal rescue5.7 mi
- Tara's House Animal Rescue, Inc.1363 Progress Way, Sykesville, MDAnimal rescue8.4 mi
- The Humane Society of Harford County2208 Connolly Rd, Fallston, MDHumane society9.5 mi
- Project Adopt - MD SPCA8200 Perry Hall Blvd, Nottingham, MDSPCA12 mi
- MD SPCA Spay and Neuter Clinic3300 Falls Rd, Baltimore, MDSPCA14 mi
- Maryland SPCA3300 Falls Rd, Baltimore, MDSPCA14 mi
- Animal Rescue, Inc.2 Heritage Farm Dr, New Freedom, PAAnimal rescue14 mi
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Where is Defenders of Animal Rights located?
Defenders of Animal Rights is at 14412 Old York Rd, Phoenix, MD 21131 in Baltimore County.
What are the hours of Defenders of Animal Rights?
No opening hours are on record. Call at (410) 527-1466 or check its website before visiting; many shelters keep separate hours for adoptions, intake and lost-pet searches.
How do I adopt from Defenders of Animal Rights?
Start on adopt-a-pet.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 Defenders of Animal Rights?
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 Defenders of Animal Rights tax-deductible?
Defenders of Animal Rights matches an IRS record for a tax-exempt animal welfare organization (EIN 52-1061126), with reported annual revenue of about $2,873,857. 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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