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 Tinkerbell!

Age: 3 yrs old

Breed: American Stafford mix

Gender: Female

Size: Medium

Dogs:Good

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Status: Available

Tinkerbell gave birth not long ago and took great care of her pups. She's now ready to find that fureverhome for herself. She is the sweetest girl and is ready to find that loving family to call her own.

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

Meet Abel!

Age: 10 months old

Breed: Lab mix

Gender: Male

Size: Medium

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Kids: No kids

Status: Available

Abel had a rough start to life and needs a person to be patient with his adoption process. While he likes and connects well with some doggy friends it takes him a bit longer to find trust in humans. He's loves to cuddle and is a staff favorite. He's sweet and playful once he gets to know you. He seems to do better around women than men.

Meet Chanel!

Age: 10 yrs old

Breed: Chihuahua

Gender: Female

Size: Small

Dogs: Good

Cats: Good

Kids: No small children

Status: Available

Chanel's favorite place is to be comfy under a blanket or surrounded by pillows. Due to her age she does have some medical conditions that require medication (daily thyroid meds). She is crate trained and would do fine with potty pads or frequent potty breaks.

Meet Bodi!

Age: 11 months old

Breed: Pit Mix

Gender: Male

Size: Large

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Status: Available

Bodi was a beloved dog but the other dog in the home did not take kindly to him. He responds well and knows basic commands. He loves being around people. He would do best in a home with no other dogs where he can be the prince.

Meet Honey!

Age: 4 yrs old

Breed: Hound mix

Gender: Female

Size: Medium/Large

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Status: Available

Honey is a friendly girl that loves to be a star treat catcher. Her favorites are exploring the backyard and taking naps in the Sun. She's looking for a family with a fenced in backyard.

Meet Ronnie!

Age: 4 yrs old

Breed: Bassett/Hound mix

Gender: Male

Size: Medium

Dogs: Good

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Status: Available

Ronnie is the bestest of boys and gets along great with other dogs. He has a great demeanor about him. He can be shy at first but quickly warms up.

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

Meet Humberto!

Age: 6-7 yrs old

Breed: Beagle mix

Gender: Male

Size: Small

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Status: Available

Humberto is a curious and fun loving little guy. He's new to the kennel.

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

Meet Selma!

Age: 11 months old

Breed: Pit mix

Gender: Female

Size: Medium

Dogs: Good

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Status: Available

This young pup is ok with other dogs and knows basic commands.

She is working on her manners and is a bit mouthy. Just needs a home to work with her on those issues, since she is still learning. She has come a long way with training while she has been with HSCC. We know she will be a good girl with consistent training and lots of love!

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

Meet Bernadette, Celia, and Dora!

Age: 12 weeks old

Breed: Boxer

Gender: Female

Status: Available

These happy puppies are ready for their fureverhomes.

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

Meet Vanna!

Age: 3 yrs old

Breed:Bordercollie Mix

Gender: Female

Size: Medium

Dogs: Good

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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 Gus!

Age: 3 yrs old

Breed: Labrador Retriever/German Shepherd mix

Gender: Male

Size: Medium

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Status: Available

Gus is a silly, goofy boy that will keep you laughing. He's got some pretty awesome dance moves he'd love to show off! Eager to learn new tricks. He loves working for a treat! He is outgoing and fun, but very strong. Will need a strong handler and fenced in yard.

HSCC and Gus are in partnership with Happy Hounds Prison Dog Program! This program trains inmates to work with dogs on basic training and/or behavior issues while the dogs live with them at the prison. This, of course, is an amazing benefit to both the inmates and pups.

We can’t wait to hear about his progress!

For those interested, the inmate handlers will post weekly blogs on Gus’s progress, which can be found at: http://hhpdp.org/index.php?id=dogs

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

Meet Bear!

Age: 3-4 yrs old

Breed: Pit mix

Gender: Male

Size: Large

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Status: Available

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 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 Daenerys!

Age: 4 yrs old

Breed: American Bulldog Mix

Gender: Female

Size: Large

Dogs: No

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Kids: Older

Status: Available

This beautiful, strong girl loves all people and toys, toys, toys! Thumping around with her Chewbacca paws, she entertains herself for hours, until she comes to demand some love in the form of slobbery kisses. She is a good girl who knows some commands and is housebroken. She is a strong girl that will need a strong handler. Recommend a fenced in yard. We feel she would do best in a home without other pets. Children would be fine if older.

Meet Spencer!

Age: 6-7 yrs old

Breed: Bordercollie/Lab mix

Gender: Male

Size: Large

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Status: Available

Spencer has come to us because his mom passed away. He has been a very sad guy.

Every day he seems to be doing better. He is a very sweet boy. Still cautious around people he doesn't know

Meet Katie!

Age: 6 months old

Breed: Collie mix

Gender: Female

Size: Medium

Dogs: Good

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Kids: Good

Status: Available

Katie is a gentle and sweet cuddlebug. She would do best in a home with other dogs and doesn't like to be left alone.

Meet Lewis!

Age: 2 yrs old

Breed: Basenji mix

Gender: Male

Size: Small

Dogs: Good with some

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Status: Available

Lewis is new to the kennel. He's a happy and active boy that loves to play. He's gotten along with other dogs but his energy may be too much for some.

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

Meet Bandit!

Age: 4 yr old

Breed: Nova Scotia duck trolling retriever mix

Gender: Male

Size: Small

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Status: Available

Bandit and his former housemate Cooper below lost their home due to change in family circumstances. They can be adopted together or go to separate homes.

Bandit is a spunky loving boy with energy to burn.

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

Meet Cooper!

Age: 1 yr old

Breed:

Gender: Male

Size: Small

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Status: Available

Cooper is a calm boy and loves to go on walks. He's new to the kennel so we're still getting to know him.

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

Meet Archibald!

Age: 7-8 yrs old

Breed: Yorkie

Gender: Male

Size: Small

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Status: Available

This little guy is a spunky boy. Can't you just tell by his face?

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

Meet Cagney!

Age: 2 years

Breed: Shepherd Mix

Size: Medium

Gender: Female

Dogs: Good

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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.