MarylandDogMag

06/25/2025

🚨 Rescue Needed for Stella 🚨
We’re urgently seeking a rescue partner for Stella, a 5-year-old female German Shepherd.

Stella is a dominant female who has previously lived with several male dogs and does best with them. She needs a German Shepherd-savvy family who understands the breed's needs and personality.

She would thrive in a home without young children and with a calm, structured environment.

📌 Breed: German Shepherd
📌 Age: 5 years old
📌 Preferred home: No young kids, best with male dogs, experienced handler

If your rescue can help Stella, please reach out to us as soon as possible.
📞 Contact: 410-848-4810 (option 3)
📧 Email: [email protected]

Please share to help us find the right placement for this beautiful girl! 🐾

06/12/2025

05/30/2025

Rescue Partners Needed! 🐶🐱

We currently have both cats and dogs in urgent need of rescue placement. If you are a rescue organization and can help give one (or more) of these deserving animals a second chance, please don’t hesitate to reach out!

📩 For dog inquiries: [email protected]
📩 For cat inquiries: [email protected]

Your support makes a life-changing difference. Thank you for helping us save lives! 💛

10/16/2024

Update: Nala & Gotti have been adopted! 💕

187 days have passed... Our hearts break for Nala and Gotti each night as we tuck them in and say goodbye for the evening, looking into their innocent, loving eyes. It has been 187 days without a family and home to call their own, and we're hoping to change that as soon as possible.

Nala (7 years old, black coloring) and Gotti (6 years old, gray coloring) have the kind of bond that can't be broken. Each night, they snuggle up close to one another, giving each other comfort. On walks, they are always side by side, sniffing what nature offers.

Two is better than one and here is why. They compliment each other in the best way—Nala is outgoing and loves to play and carry her toys around, while Gotti is a sweet and sensitive boy all about the cuddles and affection. They love being where the humans are, curious about how they can get involved, just to simply be by your side. They crave that human connection.

Could you be the one to turn their 187 days in the shelter into the start of the best chapter of their lives? Until then, we’ll continue to love and snuggle them. Reminding them how special and amazing they are. 💕

https://bmorehumane.org/pets/gotti/
https://bmorehumane.org/pets/nala/

06/28/2024

** UPDATE ** Caitlyn ask me to let everyone know they are beyond grateful and so thankful for all the calls and voicemails they have received about these dogs. They will be returning all calls on Monday and Tuesday.*** Thank you everyone !!! Hagerstown, MD Washington County Human needs to remove 11 GENTLE GIANTS...❤ GREAT PRYENEES ❤ BERNESE MOUNTAIN DOGS ❤ & TIBETAN MASTIFFS ❤ from horrible conditions. Their living in this heat in horse stalls if you can help in any way call asap 301-733-2060 x238 PLEASE SHARE so these suffering dogs can get to the right home 🐾

04/17/2024

Due to a house fire we took in a large amount of animals today.

At this time we are asking for monetary donations to assist us with these animals.

The animals have all been seen by our vet partner. They are doing well and being taken care of by our staff.

We will be closed tomorrow, 4/17, to continue to deal with this situation and provide the animals the best care we can.

Donations can be made via Facebook or our website using this link: https://hscarroll.org/donate/

We are unable to provide more information at this time. We thank the community for their support. Together we make a difference for the animals of Carroll County.

03/05/2024

WE NEED YOU!

Our latest newsletter is dedicated to the fantastic fosters of Lab Rescue. We couldn’t do it without them! They play a critical part in our mission and in the lives of the dogs we take in. Fostering is not always easy. Rescued dogs do not arrive at the foster with perfect habits and training – they need varying levels of attention to prepare them for the right forever home.

We always need loving, committed fosters willing to meet basic needs with house and crate training refreshers, leash and behavior assessments, appropriate exercise, and LOVE. Our current priority is a need for dedicated fosters who are comfortable with or willing to learn how to support foster dogs with more specific needs, such as…

* No other dogs in the home
* Female-only home
* Bonded pairs – double the fun
* High-energy – willing to walk or run 5+ miles per day, play fetch for an hour in a fenced yard or on a long lead
* Training – apply training techniques to remediate challenging behaviors
* Medical management – giving medication or baths, recovery from surgery with limited activity, crate rest and physical therapy

Our role as a rescue is to prepare these dogs to be successful in their forever homes. At minimum, it means learning about them so we can make an informed match with an adopter. Others need refinement before they are ready to live their best lives. Once safely in their foster homes, these dogs decompress, blossom, learn new things…and often the key to their “happy tail” is a dedicated foster.

Beyond the incredible impact that you will make on the life of a Lab, fostering is deeply gratifying and fun! It is a great way to enjoy the company of a Lab and witness the joy they feel in a secure and loving environment. Fostering can be hard, but it is very rewarding to watch a dog you have come to love thrive in their new home.

Take a chance on a special kind of love! On the fence? Take a leap. Lab Rescue will match a foster dog with your situation and provide you with guidance and support to manage the dog’s needs. Apply to foster – the dogs need your help! YOU can make a difference! https://www.lab-rescue.org/volunteer

“Don't be afraid to step outside your comfort zone and consider fostering one of these special dogs. You are likely to learn new things along the way, and your efforts will be rewarded a thousand times over when that dog finds their forever home.”
~ Sandee, devoted Lab Rescue foster mom

01/26/2024

01/18/2024

Calling all Vendors:

The Humane Society of Carroll County is hosting its 8th Annual Woofstock fundraiser on June 22nd, 2024, at Taneytown Memorial Park from 12-5 PM.

Vendor registration is currently open now for previous participants. On January 26th, we will open up registration to new vendor participants.

We are looking for food trucks, craft and direct sale vendors, entertainment vendors (balloon artists, face painters, etc.), animal rescues, animal related services, local businesses, etc. It does not need to be animal related.

10x10 spots are $35. Fee is waived for nonprofits.

In 2023, we had over 2800 guests at our event, and we are expecting even more this time.

Previous participants should have received an email to register. If not, please reach out to Amanda at [email protected]

01/01/2022

12/29/2021

💖Gertrude has rescue!!

BCAS would like a non profit rescue partner to take in this sweet as sugar senior, Gertrude. A shelter is no place for her! If you are a shelter partner, the contact information is in the post. If you would like to become a shelter partner use this link to get started. It's easy!
https://www.baltimorecountymd.gov/departments/animalservices/rescue-partners.html

Baltimore County Animal Services is trying to help Gertrude find her retirement home. Gertrude is a 13 year young pup, weighing in just over 50 pounds, who still has some pep in her step, but enjoys relaxing on her bed throughout the day. Gertrude originally came to us as a stray, so her history is unknown. However, we do know she’s a sweet old gal who deserves to find a home she can relax in for the rest of her years. Gertrude is in decent health for her age and hasn’t shown any concerning behaviors while in our care. If you’d be interested in rescuing Gertrude or have any questions about her, please let me know!

Megan Phillabaum
Rescue and Foster Coordinator
Baltimore County Animal Services
13800 Manor Road
Baldwin, MD 21013
[email protected]
410-887-7297