The Howard County Cat Club is dedicated to keeping cats out of shelters because we believe that no cat deserves to live in a cage, or to be put to death because it is no longer wanted or in the way. We operate a behavior hotline to help cats and their human companions resolve their differences. We advise people who need to place their no-longer-wanted cats in new homes; we have a no-kill, cage-free "group home" for cats with absolutely nowhere else to go; and we help feral colony caretakers with Trap/Neuter/Return. Please be aware that our group home is almost always full, and the setting we provide is not suitable for all cats. If your cat is very old or has lived "strictly indoors" all of his life, he'll be better off with you until you find a new home for him. That may take time, so be patient and don't give up!
We ask all adopters to complete our application and sign our contract. We also charge an adoption fee and deliver the cats to their new homes ourselves so we can see where they’ll be living. We like to know that they’ll be living in an environment that is comfortable,safe and stimulating. Cats don’t “sleep all the time” unless they have nothing else to do, so we want our cats to have interesting toys and a view of the outside from at least two windows where the blinds and curtains are always open. We also want them to have some kind of access to outside, even if it’s going out on a harness and leash, supervised outings or an outdoor enclosure. You’ll find that some of our adoption policies are different from other rescues’. We prefer indoor/outdoor homes and do not adopt to “strictly indoor” homes. We want all of our cats to have some regular access to the outside. We generally do not adopt to homes with more than two other animals. We do not adopt to homes that feed only dry food. All-dry-food diets can cause many health problems in cats. We hope you’ll give your cats wet food! If you're looking for an indoor/outdoor or barn cat and live in a neighborhood where cats are safe and welcome outside, we hope you'll consider adopting from us. We just might be able to make a "purrfect" match between you and your next feline friend.
Columbia MD 21045 | 1.1 miles away
Cat & Dog Hospital of Columbia invites you to visit our animal hospital and look at the dogs and cats we have available for adoption. Pet adoptions benefit the animal as well as your family, so bring home a new family member and watch as they add so much more love and joy to your life! Our dogs and cats available for adoption are up-to-date on their vaccines and some of them are spayed or neut
Columbia MD | 1.3 miles away
Tara’s House is a private, 501(c)(3) non-profit organization and an “all-breed” dog rescue. Our mission is to rescue and provide care and compassion for our pets while working to place them in permanent loving homes. The pets we rescue arrive at Tara’s House from high kill shelters, many with little to no funding for their own adoption programs. These shelters rely on Tara’s House to sav
Columbia MD 21045 | 1.9 miles away
Howard County Animal Control investigates animal cruelty cases, rescues endangered animals, accepts unwanted pets, administers a pet adoption program, conducts humane education programs and operates the county’s animal shelter. Volunteers assist with operations by taking the animals for walks, giving the animals personal attention and assisting with the adoption process. Howard County Animal Con
Columbia MD 21045 | 1.9 miles away
Our eventual mission is to rescue adoptable animals from certain euthanasia and to provide any immediate care required, then to place these animals into loving homes. Until then, our mission is to rebuild this rescue from its recent history so we can achieve our end goal mission, saving lives.
Highland MD 20777 | 2.4 miles away
Established in 2016, Canine Humane Network is a non-profit dog rescue, shelter, adoption and training organization here in Highland, Howard County, Maryland. We are substantially operated by volunteer staff and many big-hearted volunteer foster families. Here at Canine Humane Network, we are dedicated to saving the lives of homeless dogs and providing a safe haven, humane care, and adoption progr
Elkridge MD 21075 | 4 miles away
We Rescue Love (formed in 2014 as Love on a Leash Dog Rescue) is a non-profit, foster-based, no-kill rescue committed to saving homeless dogs who would otherwise face certain euthanasia, and is committed to educating new dog owners in the practices and considerations for transforming newly adopted rescue dogs to lifelong companions.
Jessup MD 20794 | 4.9 miles away
Sunshine’s Friends’ mission (the 5 R's) is: To RESCUE abandoned community cats and dogs in desperate situations; To REHABILITATE the sick, the injured, and the abused; To REHOME cats, kittens, dogs, and puppies ready for permanent placement with a suitable guardian; To provide a loving REFUGE for cats and dogs that are not adopted; and To REDUCE local shelter intake by promoting spaying a
Ellicott City MD 21041 | 5.1 miles away
Animal Advocates of Howard County is an all-volunteer, nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization dedicated to preventing the suffering of animals in our area. Although we focus primarily on the plight of homeless pets, we are also interested in animal health, safety, and environmental issues, and promote activities which strengthen the human-animal bond. We are actively involved in legislative issues regar
Ellicott City MD 21041 | 5.1 miles away
Kitties & Pitties, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, is a Maryland based non-kill animal rescue dedicated to saving the lives of animals. We are all-breed inclusive, but recognize the special needs of cats and pit bulls. We strive to better the lives of animals by offering a variety of services.
Ellicott City MD 21042 | 5.7 miles away
Small Miracles Cat & Dog Rescue is a private, nonprofit, no-kill shelter dedicated to providing the best possible care and finding forever homes for as many homeless cats and dogs as we are able. We have found homes for more than 12,000 cats since our founding in 2006 and more than 7,000 dogs since we expanded to serve dogs in late 2011. More than 40 volunteers keep operations going, with a ro
Glenelg MD | 9.1 miles away
We are a non-profit Canine Rescue, that also caters to the special needs of homeless or abandoned puppies. We have many types of dogs, mixed breed as well as pure breeds. They are all carefully evaluated and given the neccesary care and medical treatment. We are always in need of volunteers and good foster homes. Donations are also greatly appreciated!
Highland MD 20777 | 13.6 miles away
The Mid-Atlantic Turtle & Tortoise Society, Inc. is a 501(c)(3) organization dedicated to promoting the responsible herpetoculture of turtles and tortoises, promoting and supporting the study of chelonian natural history and conserving Mid-Atlantic chelonian species and habitat.
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