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.
ADOPTED DOGS
Cotton
Ladybug & Petunia
Olly
Max
Raydin
Lilly
Elvira
Bagel
Aquila
Bones
Gus
Zusa
Humberto
Bogart
Milo & Harleigh
Kirby
Lewis
Jack
Minni
Piper
Spencer
Mario
Selma
Forest
Celia
Brooks
Archibald
Katie
Athena
Honey
Bodi
Bandit
Cooper
Ronnie
Howie
Penny
Mickey
Marty
Mochi
Rylee
Roxanne
Memphis
Maude
Shadow
Roxy
Greta
Franklin
Randy
Rex
Green
Bandit
Wade
Willi
Brandy
Spike
Bentley
Zena
Ice
Pepper
Yule
Max
Koda
Marty
Hudson
Ember
Mona
Elliot
Matty
Liam
Bandit
Issa
ManMan
Shyla
Lucky Jr
LukeDuke
Freddie
Dora
Spud
Bobo
Fiona
Abel
Frieda
Cici
Nala
Ivy
Sampson
Barkley
Sealy Booth
Cain
Frazier
Iris
Pamela
Titan
Handsome
Max
Abby
Skunk
Blue
Peanut
Ladybug
Fiona
Floyd
Noel
Sammie
Mortimer
Sammie
Fiona
Patches
Comet
Honey
Juble
Cooley
Maverick
MonZoo
Silas
Brooks
Ladybug
Leo
Makeba
Cookie
Johnson
Imani
Snoopy
Ricky
Pretzel
Pumpkin
Starlett
Darla
Rambo
Ciara & Diesel
Asher
Jake
Ghost
Marhsall
Ms. Beasley
Brady
Daryl
Mickey
Vega
Liam
Zeus
Chewy
Hunter
Patches
Perrin
Naja
Henry
Junior
Benny
Annie
Iris
Rosie
Tyson
Willie
Chogo
Douggie
Honey
Vella and Bailey
Butkus
George
Boogie
Coco
John
Lucille
Endora
Cayden
Mabel
Domino
Blossom
Coco
Little John & Millie
Hazel
Juicy
Katie
Puppy
Captain & Stella
Raspie
Tony
Little Bear
Gina
Socks
Butter
Peanut
Pepper
Arnold
Rex
Addaboy
Mojo
Mars
Lilly
Lulu
Blue
Fez
Millie
Buttercup
Lana
Beau
Skeeter
Panda
Enya & Jolene
Lucie & Annie
Sam
Susie
Moose
Tinsel
George
Felix
Basil
Patina
Miguel
Cookie
Azalea
Dio
Pickett
Olivia
Duchess
Adopted
Boots
Adopted
Parker
Adopted
Murdock
Adopted
Moncho
Adopted
Maddox
Adopted
Tabitha
Adopted
Kota
Adopted
Finn
Adopted
Toby
Adopted
Bella
Adopted
Mellow
Adopted
Samantha
Status: Adopted
Sable
Status: Adopted
Kiki
Status: Adopted
Daisy
Status: Adopted
Simba aka Sims
Status: Adopted
Dayday
Status: Adopted
Rocky
Status: Adopted
Macha
Status: Adopted
Hound Pups
Status: Adopted
Winter
Status: Adopted
Mazie
Status: Adopted
Cora
Status: Adopted
Clover
Status: Adopted
Ella & Bentley
Status: Adopted
Marvel
Status: Adopted
Cisco
Status: Adopted
Camille
Status: Adopted
Norman
Status: Adopted
Maggie Bell
Status: Adopted
Soxx
Status: Adopted
Edgar
Status: Adopted
Maevis
Status: Adopted
Molly
Status: Adopted
Kyan & Rosie
Status: Adopted
Elvira
Status: Adopted
Coco
Status: Adopted
Evan
Status: Adopted
Status: Adopted
Newman
Status: Adopted
Lizzie
Status: Adopted
Ravioli
Status: Adopted