Organizations: Animal Organizations: Page 2

Humane Society of Charles County
http://www.humanesocietycc.org/
71 Industrial Park Drive
P.O. Box 1015
Waldorf, MD 20604
301-645-8181    FAX: 301-870-6905   
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We provide care and adoption services for lost, stray, abandoned or unwanted pets. We can also provide Humane Education presentation services to your organization. Just call!

[ Last Updated: 21-Jan-2012 | Hits: 3268 |  Reader Comments  Report Problem

Orphaned Wildlife Rescue Center
http://orphaned-wildlife-rescue-center.com/
Lusby, MD 20657
410-326-0937   

Since its founding in 1990, the Orphaned Wildlife Rescue Center (OWRC) has helped rescue over 20,000 animals. Located on R.G. (Doc) Wexler's three-acre home, the Center rescues all animals — from mice to deer to porpoises. OWRC operates under a strict "no-kill" policy and will help any animal. The public and local veterinarians refer forty to sixty percent of the animals; the remainder of the animals come in from animal control and the local police. OWRC is the only facility in Maryland equipped to rescue wildlife in the Chesapeake Bay. Sea turtles, osprey, and pelicans are among the water wildlife seen by OWRC.

When the Orphaned Wildlife Rescue Center (OWRC) opened its doors to orphaned and injured animals in 1990, it was a fulfillment of a lifelong dream for founder R.G. (Doc) Wexler. He had long been an advocate for animal rehabilitation, a commitment Wexler can track back to his youth when he found an injured baby rabbit. When he grew older, Wexler volunteered for seventeen years at the former Chesapeake Wildlife Sanctuary in Bowie, Maryland before using his life's savings and retirement to establish OWRC in Lusby, Maryland. The center is only one of five wildlife facilities located in the state, and serves the counties of Calvert, Charles, and St. Marys.

Orphaned Wildlife Rescue Center is a 501(c)(3) publicly-supported, non-profit charitable organization.

[ Last Updated: 10-May-2016 | Hits: 289 |  Reader Comments  Report Problem

Patuxent Animal Welfare Society, Inc.
http://www.petfinder.com/shelters/pawspet.html
2240 Solomons Island Rd.
Huntingtown, MD 20639
410-326-1616    443-295-7873    FAX: 410-266-9136   
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Founded in 1996 for the purpose of humane education, pet rescue and adoption of healthy, social pets to suitable families. We have fulfilled our goals by rescue of pets that were strays, owner given up and from shelters. We vet these pets completely including testing, altering, shots, micro-chipping. Through showing at PetsMart, Petco and Petfinder.com, we find them forever homes.

[ Last Updated: 10-Feb-2011 | Hits: 1173 |  Reader Comments  Report Problem

Pets on Wheels, Inc. Maryland
http://www.petsonwheels.org
PO Box 1162
Dunkirk, MD 20754
443-975-9204   
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Pets on Wheels is a not for profit volunteer organization which provides friendly visits from volunteers and their pets to those requiring the support of an institutional setting. Visits are most often to nursing homes; however assisted living communities and facilities for the physically and mentally challenged are also recipients of our visits. Recently veterans’ hospitals, programs for the homeless and children at risk of home out placement have also been added to our visits. Our emphasis is on residents who have been unresponsive to ongoing activities. Many of these patients have impaired cognitive abilities due to specific illnesses such as Alzheimer’s disease and react to animals with more awareness than to people around them. For instance, repetitive speech behavior or annoying mannerism may cease while a patient is petting an animal. Pets love unconditionally even when a person is no longer attractive, even-tempered, or agile. Their warmth makes a difference to those they visit.

[ Last Updated: 08-Apr-2012 | Hits: 1058 |  Reader Comments  Report Problem

Rescue Angels of Southern Maryland
https://www.rescueangelssomd.com/
PO Box 51
White Plains, MD 20695
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Rescue Angels of Southern Maryland is a 501(c)3 non-profit, grass roots rescue organization founded in 2013 by a group of animal lovers who came together to assist animals in need. We are an all-volunteer organization, whose mission is to change the lives of animals in need by rescuing them from undesirable or dangerous situations, providing loving homes, and any needed medical care (including mandatory spay/neuter).

[ Last Updated: 09-May-2022 | Hits: 37 |  Reader Comments  Report Problem

Second Hope Rescue, Inc.
http://www.secondhoperescue.org/
PO Box 2012
Leonardtown, MD 20650
240-925-0628   
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Second Hope Rescue, Inc. is dedicated to the rescue, rehabilitation, and placement of harder to place dogs, be it due to breed bias, undesirable behavior or age. Though much of our focus is on harder to place dogs, we also rescue, rehabilitate and place any other dogs or cats that need our assistance. Second Hope Rescue is also dedicated to working with local animal shelters to bring awareness to the general public of all animals available for adoption and to assist the shelters in bettering the lives of the animals during their hold periods. We advocate spay/neuter, responsible companion animal ownership and public awareness/training as well as humane treatment of all animals.

[ Last Updated: 08-Mar-2012 | Hits: 3835 |  Reader Comments  Report Problem

Southern Maryland Marine Aquarium Society
http://smmas.org/
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The Southern Maryland Marine Aquarium Society (SMMAS) is a friendly gathering of folks from all walks of life that share an interest in Marine Aquariums. It doesn’t matter if you are a beginner or an expert, we welcome everyone. We have monthly meetings to exchange ideas, discuss current conditions in member’s tanks, share and trade corals, and plan field trips. Our goal is to educate ourselves as well as the general public about the saltwater aquarium hobby and to raise awareness of the delicate reefs we take care of, in and out of our aquariums. SMMAS membership is easy -- $20 per individual or $30 per family.

[ Last Updated: 15-Feb-2009 | Hits: 297 |  Reader Comments  Report Problem

Southern Maryland Search & Rescue Dogs
http://www.smsard.org/
P.O. Box 667
Hollywood, MD 20636
301-373-8259   
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The Southern Maryland Search and Rescue Dogs, Inc. (SMASARD) was formed in July, 1992. Our purpose as a non-profit organization is to provide volunteer search and rescue using canines and emergency medical care as indicated. On January 1, 1993, SMSARD went in-service with the St. Mary's County Emergency Operations Center, located in Leonardtown, Maryland. January 16, 1993, we were activated for our first search - to locate an 8-year old boy that was missing from his home near Lexington Park, Maryland. November 1995, we assisted the St. Mary's County Sheriff's Office and the Naval Investigative Service in locating the body of a murder victim at the St. Mary's County Landfill. As of January 1, 1997, SMSARD has participated in 36 searches in both St. Mary's and Calvert Counties, with 2 searches being criminal in nature.

[ Last Updated: 08-Dec-2010 | Hits: 505 |  Reader Comments  Report Problem

Southern Maryland Spay & Neuter, Inc. - The SPOT
http://spayspot.org/
5151 Saint Leonard Road
Saint Leonard, MD 20685
410-562-6516   
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Southern Maryland Spay and Neuter, Inc is a non profit organization dedicated to ending the euthanasia of all healthy companions through low cost spay and neuter. We will operate the Stop Pet Overpopulation Thrift shop (SPOT). We will use the profits made through the sale of donated items to fund low cost spay and neuters. We will provide individuals and local humane organizations with grants for low and no cost spay and neuter of companion animals.

[ Last Updated: 12-Nov-2006 | Hits: 763 |  Reader Comments  Report Problem

Southern Maryland Trail Riders
http://smtr.us/
PO Box 518
La Plata, MD 20646
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Our club was founded to enable equestrians in Southern Maryland and the surrounding areas the opportunity to enjoy the trail riding experience. We are non-competitive, and riders can ride the trails at their own pace, with faster riders starting out in front and slower riders at the rear. Trails are always marked, and novice horses and novice riders are welcome to ride with the more experienced riders. Our members are there to offer assistance if needed. We host monthly rides and an overnight/weekend ride held in August. We also host two fun filled General Meetings per year, one at the start of the year to welcome in new board members and one in July. Each ride ends with a gathering of friends over great food!

[ Last Updated: 07-Apr-2008 | Hits: 380 |  Reader Comments  Report Problem