If you need a selection of the best dog rescues in Maryland in one place, the following compilation has been put together especially for you.
1. Last Chance Animal Rescue
Based in Waldorf, Last Chance Animal Rescue is a nonprofit that has partnered with over 50 shelters from 12 states. The group rescues animals from these shelters that would otherwise be euthanized. Since 1999, the group has rescued and found homes for over 10,000 cats and dogs
Last Chance Animal Rescue is committed to caring for animals and finding them permanent homes where they receive the care they deserve. If you’d like to contribute to the group’s mission, you can donate here. If you’re interested in adopting a dog, you can see the available dogs here.
Get in touch with Last Chance Animal Rescue here with any other questions.
2. MAS Rescue
Mary Snyder founded the Maryland Animal Society in Baltimore in 2005. The group is a nonprofit organization that rescues dogs who have run out of time in other animal shelters. Since its establishment, the group has rescued and adopted out over 5,000 dogs and cats.
MAS Rescue is committed to saving the lives of dogs in Baltimore, providing them with care, and placing them in loving, permanent homes. If you’d like to contribute to the group’s work, you can donate here. If you’re interested in adoption, you can see the available dogs here.
Get in touch with MAS Rescue here with any other questions.
3. Capital Animal Rescue and Environmental Foundation
Founded in 2009, Capital Animal Rescue and Environmental Foundation is a nonprofit that serves the animals in and around Aspen Hill. The group partners with other nonprofits to rescue, rehabilitate, socialize, and even train dogs before placing them in new homes.
Capital Animal Rescue and Environmental Foundation is committed to helping neglected, abused, and homeless animals through its services. If you’re interested in helping the group, you can donate here. If you’d like to adopt a dog, you can start the process here by filling out an application.
Get in touch with Capital Animal Rescue and Environmental Foundation here.
4. The Baltimore Animal Rescue and Care Shelter
As a 501(c)3 nonprofit, The Baltimore Animal Rescue and Care Shelter (BARCS) is dedicated to rescuing abandoned, homeless, or surrendered animals. The organization was founded in 2005 and has been operating as the leading organization for animal services in Baltimore.
BARCS provides shelter, personal care, medical care, and more. The group takes in nearly 30 animals a day. If you’d like to help the group provide care to these neglected animals, you can donate here. If you’re interested in adopting a dog, you can see those available here.
Reach out to BARCS here with any other questions.
5. Rude Ranch Animal Rescue
Based in Harwood, Rude Ranch Animal Rescue is a 501(c)3 nonprofit that rescues neglected or homeless animals, provides care and adopts them out. The organization’s goal is to end euthanasia in the area. The group also provides spay and neuter services.
Rude Ranch Animal Rescue tries to find the best homes possible for each animal it cares for. It thoroughly vets and checks each applicant to ensure the homes fit the dogs. If you’d like to contribute to the organization’s mission, you can donate here. If you’re interested in adopting a dog, you can start the process here.
Contact Rude Ranch Animal Rescue here.
6. Defenders of Animal Rights Inc.
Founded in Phoenix, in 1975, Defenders of Animal Rights is a nonprofit that strives to make Maryland a cruelty free haven for animals. The group provides rescue services, veterinary care, rehabilitation services, and more to the animals it finds that have been abandoned, abused, or neglected.
Once Defenders of Animal Rights rescues animals, it keeps them and cares for them as long as needed—until a permanent home is found. If you’d like to help, you can donate here. If you’re interested in adopting a dog, you can find those available here.
Get in touch with Defenders of Animal Rights Inc. here.
7. Double Dog Dare Rescue
Based in Westminster, Double Dog Dare Rescue is a nonprofit group that works directly with animal shelters who need assistance with adoptions. The group is run by volunteers who foster and care for dogs that have been neglected or left homeless.
Double Dog Dare Rescue primarily rescues dogs in rural areas where they would otherwise not receive the proper care. If you’d like to contribute to the group, you can donate here. If you’re interested in adopting, you can see the dogs available here.
Contact Double Dog Dare Rescue here with any questions.
8. Montgomery County Animal Services & Adoption Center
Located in Derwood, Montgomery County Animal Services & Adoption Center is a nonprofit group dedicated to caring for homeless or neglected animals. The group partners with other animal-welfare groups to provide rescue, volunteer, and fostering services throughout the region.
Montgomery County Animal Services & Adoption Center has staff ready 24/7 to investigate complaints about animal care. When it takes in an animal, it cares for it until a home is found. If you’d like to help, you can donate here. If you’re interested in adopting, you can find available dogs here.
Reach out to Montgomery County Animal Services & Adoption Center here with any other questions.
9. Senior Dog Sanctuary
Based in Severn, Senior Dog Sanctuary is an animal rescue and adoption facility that takes care of older dogs. The group rescues dogs that do not receive the proper care, provides care, fosters, and adopts senior dogs.
Senior Dog Sanctuary finds adult dogs who have been neglected and places them in a permanent, caring home. If you’re interested in helping, you can donate here. If you want to adopt a dog, you can see the senior dogs available for adoption.
10. Small Miracles Cat & Dog Rescue
Based in Ellicott City, Small Miracles Cat & Dog Rescue is a nonprofit group that has found homes for over 7,000 dogs since it started rescuing them in 2011. The group operates as a no-kill shelter where it houses animals of all health conditions, regardless of medical costs.
Small Miracles Cat & Dog Rescue is dedicated to rescuing and caring for abused, neglected, and homeless animals. If you’d like to help the organization, you can donate here. If you’d like to adopt, you can see the available dogs here.
Contact Small Miracles Cat & Dog Rescue here with other inquiries.
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