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Animal Care and Control

Baltimore County Animal Shelter
13800 Manor Road
Baldwin, MD 21013
E-mail: animalcontrol@baltimorecountymd.gov

Phone: 410-887-5961
TTY Users call Maryland Relay 1-800-735-2258

Animal Resource Directory

Use this directory to located animal-related information or services across the State of Maryland and in Baltimore County.

Humane Organizations

• Maryland SPCA - Local humane organization offers pet behavior training and advice, pet wellness, spay services, adoption and a volunteer program.
• Humane Society of Baltimore County - Humane advocacy and education organization offering pet adoptions, spay/neuter services and a volunteer program.
• Snyder Foundation for Animals - Local nonprofit organization that offers classroom and community education programs.
  

Animal Rescue

• Days End Farm Horse Rescue - This regional horse rescue center is located in Lisbon, Maryland. The facility strives to ensure quality care and treatment of horses through rehabilitation, humane education and community outreach.
• House Rabbit Society - House Rabbit Society is an all-volunteer, nonprofit organization that rescues abandoned rabbits, find them permanent homes, and assists humane societies with public education.
• Rocky's Ferret Shelter & Rescue - This local organization promotes ferret care, rescue and adoption.
  

Pet Preparedness

• Visit ready.gov to learn how to prepare your family and pet for an emergency.
  

Pets and Travel

• Petswelcome.com - Find resources and helpful tips for pet owners who travel with their pets.
• National Association of Professional Pet Sitters - This national organization offers information, advice and pet sitter referrals.
  

Spay and Neuter Resources

• Spay and neuter advice for pet owners (PDF) - Receive a 50 percent discount on your annual cat and dog licensing fees every year for your pet's lifetime.
  

Wildlife Resources

• Maryland Department of Natural Resources - State agency that provides information, referrals, and services for wildlife nuisances, conservation, rescue and rehabilitation.
• Wildlife Rescue - A licensed wildlife rescue and rehabilitation center serving Baltimore County. 
• Chesapeake Wildlife Sanctuary - Get advice on creating and protecting wildlife habitats.

Revised August 12, 2009