SOUTHERN MARYLAND — Southern Maryland is home to plenty of animal centers, making it easy to adopt a furry friend from one of many local shelters. Whether you’re looking for a dog or a cat, you’ll be on your way to finding a new best friend in no time. We’ve put together a list of the largest animal shelters in each Southern Maryland county, along with what you can expect during the adoption process.
Animal Shelters In Calvert County
Linda L. Kelley Animal Shelter
The Linda L. Kelley Animal Shelter often has adoptable cats and dogs available, while their selection of smaller creatures is also expansive. Rabbits and even birds may be up for adoption here, so there’s no shortage of possible pets you can bring home to your family. The dog adoption fee is $75, while the fee is $40 for cats, so this location offers affordable options for aspiring pet owners.
Address: 5055 Hallowing Point Road, Prince Frederick, MD 20678
Humane Society of Calvert County
The Humane Society of Calvert County is one of the best options for adopting a dog in Southern Maryland. For an adoption fee of $400, you can rescue a dog of varying breeds. If you’d like to further help the Humane Society of Calvert County in their mission, you can also donate or volunteer.
Address: 2210 Dalrymple Road, Sunderland, MD 20689
Calvert Animal Welfare League
There are many dogs and cats in need of homes listed by the Calvert Animal Welfare League. The adoption fees are set at around $200 to $300 per pet, and all of their pets are vaccinated, microchipped, wormed, and spayed or neutered. If you live in Calvert County, then consider adopting your next furry family member from the Animal Welfare League.
Address: 1040 N. Prince Frederick Blvd., Prince Frederick, MD 20678
Animal Shelters In Charles County
Charles County Animal Care Center
Whether you’re seeking a dog or a cat, the Animal Care Center is a great spot to adopt a new pet in Charles County. Smaller pets, like guinea pigs, are also adoptable on occasion, so there’s a wide selection of animals to choose from here. If you’re not quite ready to adopt yet, then visit the Charles County website to find videos of adorable pets that may inspire you to provide a home for a fuzzy friend.
Address: 6707 Animal Shelter Road, Hughesville, MD 20637
Humane Society of Charles County
Adopting a pet from the Humane Society of Charles County is a great idea. Adoption fees vary, but older animals tend to require lower fees. The cats, dogs and other pets at the Humane Society are waiting to find new homes with loving families in Charles County, and you can even volunteer if you want to help in your own way.
Address: 71 Industrial Park Drive, Waldorf, MD 20602
Last Chance Animal Rescue
A unique shelter in Waldorf, the Last Chance Animal Rescue offers basic veterinary care and can also help you match with a loving pet. You can foster, adopt or even volunteer your time, allowing every community member to help out in any way they can. Last Chance Animal Rescue helps save pets from high-kill shelters, so adopting from them is especially helpful to the animal welfare cause.
Address: 8500 Bensville Road, Waldorf, MD 20601
Animal Shelters In St. Mary’s County
St. Mary’s Animal Adoption & Resource Center
The St. Mary’s Animal Adoption & Resource Center offers adoption services and volunteer opportunities to bring you closer to the animals you love. An assortment of cute cats are available, though this center is also required to take a variety of other animals regardless of breed or condition. If you’re ready to adopt, then the St. Mary’s Animal Adoption & Resource Center is a great place to start looking for your new pet in Southern Maryland.
Address: 22975 Franklin Delano Roosevelt Blvd., Lexington Park, MD 20653
Cat Castle Rescue Center
Whether you’re ready to adopt today or are simply considering the option, the Cat Castle Rescue Center is the perfect place to visit a collection of adorable felines. Potential pet owners can meet adoptable kittens by visiting the Cat Castle on a Saturday between 11 a.m. and 3 p.m., which is when the Kitten Program is active each week. If you want to provide a home to a cat in need, then the Cat Castle is worth visiting in St. Mary’s County.
Address: 20835 Callaway Village Way, Callaway, MD 20620
Animal Relief Fund
If you live near St. Mary’s County, then the Animal Relief Fund can help place you with an abandoned animal in need of a new owner. Though it’s not quite a shelter, the Animal Relief Fund offers numerous pets up for adoption at $175 for cats and $200 for dogs. The Animal Relief Fund is a nonprofit, and it’s one of the most ethical options for adopting a pet in Southern Maryland.
Address: 21800 N. Shangri-La Drive, Lexington Park, MD 20653
Animal Shelters Beyond Southern Maryland
Below, you’ll find links to animal shelters in Prince George’s and Anne Arundel County, as all Marylanders deserve the love of a pet!
- Prince George’s County Animal Services Facility & Adoption Center
- Anne Arundel County Animal Care & Control
- SPCA of Anne Arundel County
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The Calvert Animal Welfare League is an all volunteer, non-profit rescue organization. We get no funding from the state or county. Our adoption fees are less than some other rescue organizations. Vet bills have doubled on us over this last year and we do not make money on our animals. All our animals are spayed/neutered, fully vaccinated, wormed and microchipped. The Humane Society of Calvert’s adoption fee is $400 and not $150. We, as they do, understand the costs involved in vetting our animals. We strive to give our animals individual attention and lots of playtime and walks 4 times a day. So, we get to know their personalities. We will also match you up to that perfect companion for you. I only wish we would have been contacted prior to this article so that we could have given some input about our rescue.
regarding your article on animal shelters, there is some incorrect or left out information. The Humane Society charges $400 for adoption. Calvert Animal Welfare League charges $300 for dogs and $350 for puppies. 100% of our staff are volunteers, who care for our dogs daily, feeding, walking and playing with them 5 times a day. We do not make money on our dogs. The fees cover their spay and neuter and all of their needed meds. We rely on donations of money and food to keep our dogs healthy. We are very picky when it comes to adoption. Certain criteria must be met, for example, some dogs require a fenced yard. A meet and greet is held if the family has other pets, and all family members must attend. Mr Caruso, I would suggest you research your subject more thoroughly.