The Humane Society of Baltimore County - Non-profit organization dedicated to being a temporary refuge and providing good homes for dogs, cats and small animals. Animals for adoption, programs and services, and pet care information. - http://www.hsbcpets.org
Worcester County Humane Society - Lists volunteer opportunities and available pets. - http://west.petfinder.com/shelters/MD33.html
Caroline County Humane Society - Hours of operation, information about volunteer and membership opportunities, and links to profiles of animals. - http://west.petfinder.com/shelters/cchs.html
Baltimore County Animal Control - Directions to shelter, contact information, and photographs of available cats and dogs. - http://www.baltimorecountymd.gov/Agencies/health/diseasecontrol/animalcontrol/
Humane Society of Carroll County - Located in Westminster. Cats, dogs, reptiles, birds, and farm animals in need of homes. Adoption requirements, hours of operation, and a listing of all the shelter services. - http://www.carr.org/humane/
Calvert Animal Welfare League - Promotes adoptions of unwanted and homeless dogs and cats, in addition to offering educational programs for children. Information on foster needs and spay/neuter programs, volunteer opportunities, and photographs of available pets. Located in St. Leonar - http://www.cawl.us/
Animal Welfare League of Montgomery County - Information about fostering and other volunteer opportunities, adoption rules, and a calendar of upcoming events. - http://www.awlmc.org/
Tails of Hope Sanctuary - Rescues shelter animals who are in trouble. Pictures of available animals, news, and how to help. Mt. Airy. - http://www.tails-of-hope.org/
Heaven's Gift Animal Rescue and Sanctuary - Provides care for animals unadoptable due to permanent injuries and special needs as a result of abuse and/or neglect. Frequently asked questions, news, and how to help. Mt. Airy. - http://users.rcn.com/clarke86/Heaven_s_Gift_Website.htm
Adopt-A-Pet: Defenders of Animal Rights - Pet adoption facility on a wildlife sanctuary just north of Baltimore. Directions to the shelter, donation form, list of adoption fees, and a list of ways to help prevent animal cruelty. - http://www.adopt-a-pet.org/
Humane Society of Wicomico County - Features photos of available animals, adoption policy and application, and a calendar of events. - http://www.wicomicohumane.org/
Humane Society of Kent County - Includes photos of available animals, adoption policy, volunteer opportunities, and donation wish list. - http://www.kenthumane.org/
Talbot County Humane Society - Includes photos of available animals, news, calendar of events, volunteer opportunities, and donation wish list. - http://www.talbothumane.org/
Humane Society of Harford County - Includes photos of animals available for adoption, donation information, and volunteer opportunities. - http://www.harfordshelter.org/
Montgomery County SPCA - Includes photos of cats and dogs who need homes, information about fostering, and volunteer opportunities. - http://www.mcspca.org/
Alley Animals - Small organization in Baltimore rescuing and caring for strays. Newsletter, before and after rescue photographs, wish list, adoption application, and pictures of animals up for adoption. - http://www.alleyanimals.org/
Maryland SPCA - Preventing the cruel and neglectful treatment of animals, and fostering the humane relationship between animals and people. Lost and found listings, updates on upcoming events, the pros and cons of pet adoption, and photographs of pets in need of homes. - http://www.mdspca.org/
Animal Rescue - Runs a cattery and farm to house hundreds of animals in need. Lists adoptable dogs and cats, directions to the shelter, wishlist, volunteer and adoption applications, foster opportunities, and action alert announcements. Located near Baltimore. - http://www.animalrescueinc.org/
All Breed Rescue and Referral - Foster network listing cats and dogs available for adoption. Foster and volunteer opportunities, upcoming events, and contact information. Based in Gaithersburg. - http://www.allbreed.org
Prince George's County SPCA/Humane Society - Dedicated to the reduction of unwanted animals through adoptions and spay/neuter programs. Includes pictures of animals available for adoption. - http://www.pgspca.org
Humane Society of Charles County - Provides care and adoption services for lost, abandoned or unwanted pets. Includes information about humane education services and upcoming events. - http://www.humanesocietycc.org
Cecil County SPCA - Animal welfare agency, with low-cost spay/neuter programs, Elkton animal shelter and adoptions, list of local vets, summary of local ordinances, and educational programs. - http://www.cecilcountyspca.org/
Animal Advocates of Howard County - Organization of concerned volunteers committed to putting an end to animal suffering in their county. Photographs of available pets, success stories, list of upcoming events, action alerts, and requirements for spay/neuter assistance, and adoption applic - http://www.animal-advocates.org/
Montgomery County Humane Society - has provided animal sheltering services for Montgomery County for over 40 years. Both domestic and wild animals are catered for. - http://mchumane.org/
Partnership for Animal Welfare (PAW) - group of volunteers who facilitate the rescue of homeless domestic animals, mainly cats and dogs, and place them into loving and stable homes. Adoption shows are held in the suburban Maryland area. - http://www.paw-rescue.org
Anne Arundel County SPCA - Articles on pet care, photographs of pets in need of homes, list of animals in need of foster homes, shelter calendar, and volunteer needs. - http://www.aacspca.org/