Link to Dog Adoption Application

Due to Covid, all visitation to the shelter is by appointment only.

Adoption Hours are: Monday, Wednesday - Friday: 2:30 - 4:30 pm and Saturday - Sunday: 11:00-3:00 pm

Adoption Fees: $350

Due to the high number of applications we receive we will do our best to follow up with the status of your application as soon as we can.

Meet Thumper!

Age: 6 months

Breed: Beagle

Gender: Male

Size: Small

Dogs: Good

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Kids:

Status: Available

Thumper is friendly and playful and affectionate. He loves other dogs and was rescued from the recent beagle incident from the Lab recovery.

If interested fill out an online application at the top of the page.

Meet Gigi!

Age: 2 yrs

Breed: Terrier mix

Gender: Female

Size: Small

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Status: Adopted

Gigi is shy at first but once she warms up to you she's all about the belly rubs and treats.

If interested fill out an online application at the top of the page.

Meet April!

Age: 2-3 yrs old

Breed: Stafford Shire mix

Gender: Female

Size: Medium

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Status: Available

April is friendly, loves to play and is good on leash. Just look at those hecken ears of hers!

If interested fill out an online application at the top of the page.

Meet Patches!

Age: 2 yrs

Breed: Pit mix

Gender: Male

Size: Medium

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Kids: Older kids

Status: Available

Patches has had extensive training and received A+++. He loves to play with his buddies at doggie daycare. He can be somewhat scare of little kids so he would do best in a home with older kids, or no kids.

If interested fill out an online application at the top of the page.

Meet Maggie!

Age: 2.5 yrs

Breed: Hound mix

Gender: Female

Size: Small

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Status: Available

Maggie is a very sweet girl. She's new to the kennel and are still getting to know her.

If interested fill out an online application at the top of the page.

Meet Suzie!

Age: 1-2 yrs old

Breed: Whippet Mix

Gender: Female

Size: Medium

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Status: Available

Susie is full of prancing as she walks up to you to give a big ole hug with her paws. She walks great on a leash.

If interested fill out an online application at the top of the page.

Meet Hadley!

Age:

Breed: Chihuahua

Size: Small

Gender: Female

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Status: Available

Hadley is as sweet as they come. This chi would love to be in your lap all day.

If interested fill out an online application at the top of the page.

Meet Zeus!

Age: 1 yr

Breed: German Shepherd mix

Gender: Male

Size: Medium/Large

Dogs: Good

Cats:

Kids:

Status: Available

Zeus is a friendly happy boy who loves to go for walks. Give him some treats and he'll hang out with you all day.

If interested fill out an online application at the top of the page.

Meet KC!

Age: 8 yrs

Breed:

Gender: Female

Size: Small

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Status: Available

KC is new to the kennel and staff is still getting to know her. She's a very sweet girl.

If interested fill out an online application linked at the top of the page.

Husky Puppy Blackjack!

Age: 6 months

Gender: Male

Dogs: Good

Status: Available

Blackjack has a great personality. We are looking for someone

with husky experience to boost his confidence. He's good with other dogs and loves to play.

If interested fill out an online application at the top of the page.

Meet Meeko!

Age: 10 months

Breed: Lab mix

Gender: Male

Size: Medium

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Status: Available

Meeko is a little shy at first but warms up to you quickly. He loves to play but can be a bit mouthy at first. He's looking for a home to show him the ropes and work on training.

If interested fill out an online application at the top of the page.

Meet Moira!

Age: 10 months

Breed: Lab mix

Gender: Female

Size: Medium

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Status: Available

Moira loves to play and wiggle about non-stop. She's new to the kennel.

If interested fill out an online application at the top of the page.

Meet Ellie!

Age: 5 yrs

Breed: Hound

Gender: Female

Size: Small

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Status: Available

Ellie is quiet for a hound but loves to cuddle up and be around people.

If interested fill out an online application at the top of the page.

Meet Trixie!

Age: 2.5 yrs

Breed: Lab mix

Gender: Female

Size: Medium

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Status: Available

Trixie is a very sweet and smart girl. She was returned to shelter life through no fault of her own. She knows her basic commands and aims to please. She loves to chase after a good thrown ball if you're up for it.

If interested fill out an online application at the top of the page.

Meet Lala!

Age: 2 yrs old

Breed: Collie mix

Gender: Female

Size: Medium

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Status: In Foster

Lala is a shy girl that would do best in a quiet home rather than a busy and noisy kennel. Lala really loves to be around women. If you're up for fostering fill out an online application or if you'd like to adopt fill out an online application.

Meet Roscoe!

Age: 3 yrs old

Breed: Beagle/Hound mix

Gender: Male

Size: Medium

Dogs: Some dogs ok

Cats:

Kids: Older

Status: Available

Roscoe is a friendly outgoing boy. He loves people and is eager to please. He knows several commands and is crate trained.

If interested fill out an online application at the top of the page.

Meet Vanna!

Age: 3.5 yrs old

Breed: Border collie Mix

Gender: Female

Size: Medium

Dogs: Good

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Kids:

Status: Available

Vanna is sweet and a little shy. Will need time to warm up to new people. Once she gets to know you, she is happy and playful. Friendly with other dogs.

Meet Bear!

Age: 4.5 yrs old

Breed: Pit mix

Gender: Male

Size: Large

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Status: Adopted

Bear is a lover and a clumsy goof that loves people, walks & treats. He has done well meeting some of the dogs at the kennel. Bear is a sweet well behaved boy that needs time to warm up to new people. He would do best in a quiet, calm home. He is a bit scared of kids, so children would need to be 14 and up.

Meet Molly!

Age: 4.5 yrs old

Breed: American Bulldog mix

Gender: Female

Size: Large

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Status: Available

This beauty with radar ears is waiting to hear you wanting her to come home with you!

Molly is shy and cautious when it comes to new people, places or things. She really loves people who she has gotten to know. She would love to show you her tricks and shower you with slobbery kisses. Once she trusts you, you will have a very loyal pup! She will do best in a quiet home with fenced in yard without children.

If interested fill out an online application at the top of the page.

Meet Cagney!

Age: 3.5 years

Breed: Shepherd Mix

Size: Medium

Gender: Female

Dogs: Good

Cats:

Kids:

Status: Available

Cagney is a sweet girl but very shy. She loves taking long walks, being around people and other dogs, but she doesn't like to be touched.

She is housebroken and a very good watchdog.

Adoption Information

We make every effort to ensure our animals are placed into loving forever homes. Please speak with the animals adoption counselor if you have specific questions about our policies and about the animal you are interested in adopting. All renters must submit an approval letter from their landlord.

Adoption Policies

Under no circumstances will the animal be off lead except when indoors or in a fenced or otherwise contained area. The adopter will treat the animal as a family pet, giving it loving care and attention and will provide food at least once a day and a continuous supply of fresh water.
The animal shall not be subjected to any form of cosmetic/optional surgery or alteration including, but not limited to, ear cropping, tail docking, etc., unless deemed medically necessary.
The animal is an indoor pet and will live inside the adopter's house. This animal will NOT be allowed to roam outside and will be supervised on and off a leash when not contained by fence or other barrier. The adopter will walk this animal on a leash or exercise this animal in a secure or fully fenced yard or other protected area.
The animal will be properly transported by crate or inside a vehicle when necessary and will not be allowed to ride (leashed or not) in the open bed of a pickup truck.
It is recommended that the adopter take the animal to a licensed veterinarian within 1 week after adoption. The adopter will provide annual veterinary care including all necessary care (worming, etc.) and shots (rabies, distemper, etc.). Dogs will be kept on heartworm preventative on a continual monthly basis as directed by a vet. The adopter is ethically and financially responsible for all future medical expenses associated with the animal and will provide for him/her accordingly.
The adopter will ensure proper licensing of the animal in accordance with local laws. The adopter will also ensure that the licensing tag is attached to the animal's collar in addition to the rabies and identification information that is also required for the animal's collar.
HSCC, or any authorized individual acting on its behalf, may reserve the right to make inquiry about the animal at any reasonable time. If we have reason to believe the animal is not being cared for in a manner wholly consistent with the above representations and/or the representations made by Adopter on the application submitted, HSCC may, if needed, report this to the proper animal control authorities for the purposes of an examination or inquiry regarding the animal's well being and/or for the purpose of reclaiming the animal. Under State of Maryland Code, animal cruelty is defined as a person who, having the charge or custody of an animal, either as owner or otherwise, inflicts unnecessary suffering or pain upon the animal, or unnecessarily fails to provide the animal with nutritious food in sufficient quantity, necessary veterinary care, proper drink, air, space, shelter or protection from the weather and is punishable by a fine of $5,000 and/or 3 years imprisonment.
The adopter assumes all financial responsibility effective at the time of adoption.
The adopter is adopting the animal for him/herself and will NOT sell, trade, or give away the animal.
The adopter agrees to permit the Humane Society of Calvert County (HSCC) to examine the above conditions and requirements after the adoption. This includes a visit to the adopter's home as well as contacting the adopter's veterinarian.
The adopter agrees to accept possession and ownership of the animal at their own risk, and the adopter will release the HSCC from any and all liability arising out of the possession and ownership of the animal. The HSCC makes no guaranteed representations concerning the health, disposition or condition of the animal involved, and while the HSCC is willing to accept return of this animal, the HSCC is not to be held responsible for any veterinary expenses or damages incurred while this animal is in the adopter's possession. The adopter further understands that the first 6-8 weeks is a transition period for the animal and may require additional supervision.
If at any time the adopter can no longer care for the animal, THEY MUST immediately contact the HSCC. Any animal with a bite or aggression history must be evaluated by a licensed trainer before being accepted back, and at the discretion of HSCC. Any animals coming back to HSCC, must be up to date on all vaccinations and returned by the owner(s) who signed the contract. Adopter understands that they are not to give away nor take this animal to any other shelter or rescue.
HSCC requests a donation of $350,00 for dogs and puppies.