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 Max!

Age: 1 yr old

Breed: Jack Russel Terrier

Size: Medium

Gender: Male

Dogs: Has been good with some female dogs

Cats: Not good

Kids:

Status: Available

Max is a happy go lucky playful and loving boy with tons of energy. He's a typical jack Russell terrier that is very active and playful. He would do best in a home with a fenced yard or an active family that will take him on hikes. If interested fill out an online application at the top of the page.

Meet Molly!

Age: 4 yrs old

Breed: American Bulldog mix

Gender: Female

Size: Large

Dogs:

Cats:

Kids:

Status: Available

Molly is new to the kennel but so far she seems like a happy and sweet girl. She's very strong and can be a little nervous at first.

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

Meet Daenerys!

Age: 4 yrs old

Breed: American Bulldog Mix

Gender: Female

Size: Large

Dogs: No

Cats:

Kids: Older

Status: Available

Daenerys is a strong and friendly girl that loves her toys. She knows several commands and is house-broken. Give her a Kong with peanut butter and she'll entertain herself. She's looking for a home with a fenced yard and would be best as the only dog. Due to her size we suggest if any kids in the house that they're older.

Meet Ivy!

Age: 4 yrs old

Breed: Hound mix

Gender: Female

Size: Medium

Dogs:

Cats:

Kids:

Status: Adopted

Ivy is a sweet and fun girl that just loves to chill and hang out on the couch. She enjoys her walks and playtime. Give her toys and she's content. She can be a bit bossy around other dogs.

Meet Nala!

Age: 7 months old

Breed: Pit mix

Gender: Female

Size: Medium

Dogs: Good

Cats:

Kids: Older kids ok

Status: Adopted

Nala is a spunky and happy go-lucky girl that loves to play. She's eager to please and likes other dogs. She would do best in a home with older kids.

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

Meet Frieda!

Age: 2 yrs old

Breed: American Stafford mix

Gender: Female

Size: Large

Dogs: Needs to be only dog

Cats:

Kids:

Status: Available

Frieda was returned through no fault of her own. Her previous adopted had to start traveling for work. She's a happy and energetic girl who loves to hike, jog and swim.

Frieda is looking for a home with experienced dog owners and with a fenced in yard. Even though she has done well with other dogs we feel she would do best as the only princess in the house.

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

Meet Dora!

Age: 6 yrs old

Breed: Beagle

Gender: Female

Size: small

Dogs: Good

Cats:

Kids: Older

Status: Available

Dora is a very sweet girl who needs someone help her come our of her shell. She loves other dogs and we feel another dog in her new home would help her blossom to show her goofy and mischievous personality. She will need a home with a fenced yard. Dora and Ember, below, have become best friends and would love to go to a home together.

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

Meet Ember!

Age: 1-2 yrs old

Breed: Hound mix

Gender: Female

Size: Medium

Dogs: Good

Cats:

Kids:

Status: Available

Ember is a very sweet girl. She is a little shy. She perks up meeting and being with other dogs. We feel she would do best in a quiet home with other dogs, a fenced in yard and a loving family that will give her time to learn how to trust people. Ember and Dora, above, have become besties and would love to be adopted together.

Meet Yule!

Age: 1-2 yrs old

Breed: Hound Mix

Gender: Male

Size: Medium

Dogs: Good

Cats:

Kids:

Status: Available

Yule has a vibrant personality. He has a lot of energy to burn so we will require that he go to a home with a fenced in area. He would be a great running companion. We will need someone who can be patient with Yule in teaching him commands. He has great spirit and is looking forward to finding his forever family.

Meet Pepper!

Age: 1 yr old

Breed: Border Collie/Pointer mix

Gender: Female

Size: Medium

Dogs: Good

Cats:

Kids:

Status: Available

Pepper is a happy and energetic girl. She likes other dogs and is looking for an active family with a fenced yard where she can run and play. She is new to the kennel and we're still getting to know her.

Meet Freddie!

Age: 10 months old

Breed: Beagle/Hound mix

Size: Small

Dogs: Good

Cats:

Kids:

Status: Available

Freddie is a happy and energetic boy that loves to play with toys and other dogs. He's looking for an active family with a fenced yard to play in. We know when you meet this boy, you will fall in love with him.

Meet Abel!

Age: 8months old

Breed: Catahaoula/lab mix

Size: Medium

Dogs:

Cats:

Kids:

Status: Available

Abel arrived from a rescue in GA. He arrived at the GA shelter in rough shape but has been on the mend ever since. He's gained some weight already and his skin condition has greatly improved.

He will need a family to give him time to relax and learn to trust.

If you're interested in Abel submit an online application that you can find at the top of the page.

Meet Bagel!

Age: 7 yrs old

Breed: Hound

Gender: Male

Size: Medium

Dogs: Good

Cats:

Kids: Good

Status: Available

Bagel has a great personality. He loves kids and is a good helper in the backyard. His foster parents have given him a lot of love and he now wants to share that with his forever family.

If interested, fill out an online application at top of page to get preapproved for a meet and greet.

Meet Green!

Age: 1-2 yrs old

Breed: Jindo Shiba Inu Mix

Gender: Male

Size: Medium

Dogs:

Cats:

Kids:

Status: Available

Green just arrived from Korea and is very scared but is coming around to some staff. Once he finds one he loves, he falls hard. We are working on his leash manners. Green will need a quiet home with a fence and people that are patient with him.

If interested fill out an online application at the top of the page or call the kennel with any questions. 410-257-4908.

Meet Cagney!

Age: 2 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.