Big Thunder Mountain
Male, Adult
Terrier (Unknown Type, Medium)
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Operation Paws for Homes - MD Chapter
A Frederick, MD 21703 rescue helping to find loving homes for dogs.
Pets at Operation Paws for Homes - MD Chapter
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- Dogs
- Any
- Baby
- Puppy
- Kitten
- Young
- Adult
- Senior
- Any
- Male
- Female
Millennium Falcon: Smugglers Run
Male, Young
Weimaraner
Expedition Everest - Legend of the Forbidden Mountain
Female, Adult
Chihuahua
/ Dachshund
Under The Sea ~ Journey of the Little Mermaid
Female, Adult
Labrador Retriever
The Seas with Nemo and Friends
Female, Adult
Labrador Retriever
Primeval Whirl
Female, Adult
Hound (Unknown Type)
Team Boat Springs
Female, Young
Husky
The Barnstormer
Female, Adult
Great Dane
Dinosaur
Female, Adult
Coonhound (Unknown Type)
Walt Disney's Carousel of Progress
Male, Young
Catahoula Leopard Dog
Ballyva Manor
Male, Adult
Hound (Unknown Type)
Pirates of the Caribbean
Male, Adult
Plott Hound
Liberty Square Riverboat
Female, Adult
Labrador Retriever
Star Tours - The Adventure Continues
Male, Young
Hound (Unknown Type)
Main Street Vehicles
Female, Adult
German Shepherd Dog
Jungle Cruise
Female, Adult
Labrador Retriever
Spaceship Earth
Male, Adult
Weimaraner
Minnie Mom (Mouse Litter)
Female, Adult
Shepherd (Unknown Type)
Grand Fiesta Tour
Male, Young
Terrier (Unknown Type, Medium)
Love (Valentine’s Momma)
Female, Adult
Shepherd (Unknown Type)
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Areas Operation Paws for Homes - MD Chapter Serves
We are willing to help animals anywhere, regardless of geography, if we possibly can. Currently, we rescue primarily from high kill, rural shelters located in North Carolina, South Carolina, Virginia and West Virginia. Additionally, we rescue pit bulls and other breeds from local Maryland and DC shelters.
Our foster homes are located in NC, VA, MD, and PA. Our volunteer base spreads from FL to PA, so we always welcome additional help to save more lives from anyone that wants to make a difference!
Operation Paws for Homes - MD Chapter's Adoption Process
Step 1: The Application
Each prospective adopter fills out an adoption application. The adoption application is a simple form that asks information about you, your current pets, why you are looking to adopt and how you plan to care for your new addition. Essentially, this application gives us necessary information about you and your lifestyle, training beliefs and background with animals. We strive to find the best homes possible for our dogs, as well as find the right dog for you and your lifestyle.
Once we receive the application, it is processed in the order that it was received. Our volunteers will contact your personal references, veterinary reference and landlord where applicable, and ask to discuss your interest in adoption and past experiences as a pet owner.
It is helpful if you contact your references so that they can anticipate our calls.
Keep in mind, that depending on the timing of your application, the dog you are interested in can already have multiple applications for adoption. However, rest assured that there are many dogs that need forever homes, and OPH will work with you to find you a dog that closely matches what you are looking for.
Step 2: The Meeting
Once your application is approved, you will be contacted by an OPH Adoption Coordinator to schedule a “meet and greet” with the dog you are interested in. We prefer that everyone in the immediate family, including your current dog (if you have one) come to the appointment to meet your potential new family member. Adopting a dog is a big decision and requires a commitment from everyone. If you currently own a dog, it must be up to date on its shots and spayed/neutered.
Sometimes we will also conduct a home check, which is at our discretion.
At the meet and greet, the foster will be able to provide you with information about the dog you are interested in. Also, this is a great opportunity for you to really assess if this is the dog for you. You will be able to interact with the dog to ensure that he/she is exactly what you want.
Step 3: The Adoption
Before you bring your new family member home, you must sign an Adoption Contract with OPH. In addition, the adoption fee is requested. Please refer to the “What the Adoption Fee Covers” link for detailed information on the fees. The adoption fee is non-refundable.
Please remember that adoption fees barely cover our expenses of rescuing a dog. Additional donations are greatly appreciated and will help us continue our life-saving work.
If, at the time of adoption, your dog was not already spayed/neutered, you will be required to agree to spay/neuter your dog and provide us a deposit fee. Our adoption contract requires all dogs to be spayed/neutered within 1 month of adoption or when age appropriate. Once this has been verified, your deposit check will be returned to you.
Step 4: Post Adoption Follow Up
Our goal is to help you enjoy life with your new dog to the fullest extent possible. If issues arise, or you just need some good advice, we are happy to do follow-up counseling by telephone and email. We can also suggest dog trainers in the area as additional resources. Also, at the time of adoption, you are provided with a pamphlet full of information and links to online resources to help with behavioral related issues like potty training and house training. This information can also be accessed from the “Information” tab on the OPH home page.
IF ANYTHING PREVENTS YOU FROM KEEPING YOUR DOG
Sometimes situations arise which cannot be helped. If, for any reason, you are unable to keep a dog you’ve adopted from Operation Paws for Homes, the dog cannot be given away.
It doesn’t matter how much time has passed since the adoption. You must either return the dog to Operations Paws for Homes, or obtain approval from Operations Paws for Homes to transfer ownership to a friend or relative.
Fosters and adopters sign a binding legal contract before taking home an animal. Adoption fees vary, and will be listed on each animal's bio.
Each prospective adopter fills out an adoption application. The adoption application is a simple form that asks information about you, your current pets, why you are looking to adopt and how you plan to care for your new addition. Essentially, this application gives us necessary information about you and your lifestyle, training beliefs and background with animals. We strive to find the best homes possible for our dogs, as well as find the right dog for you and your lifestyle.
Once we receive the application, it is processed in the order that it was received. Our volunteers will contact your personal references, veterinary reference and landlord where applicable, and ask to discuss your interest in adoption and past experiences as a pet owner.
It is helpful if you contact your references so that they can anticipate our calls.
Keep in mind, that depending on the timing of your application, the dog you are interested in can already have multiple applications for adoption. However, rest assured that there are many dogs that need forever homes, and OPH will work with you to find you a dog that closely matches what you are looking for.
Step 2: The Meeting
Once your application is approved, you will be contacted by an OPH Adoption Coordinator to schedule a “meet and greet” with the dog you are interested in. We prefer that everyone in the immediate family, including your current dog (if you have one) come to the appointment to meet your potential new family member. Adopting a dog is a big decision and requires a commitment from everyone. If you currently own a dog, it must be up to date on its shots and spayed/neutered.
Sometimes we will also conduct a home check, which is at our discretion.
At the meet and greet, the foster will be able to provide you with information about the dog you are interested in. Also, this is a great opportunity for you to really assess if this is the dog for you. You will be able to interact with the dog to ensure that he/she is exactly what you want.
Step 3: The Adoption
Before you bring your new family member home, you must sign an Adoption Contract with OPH. In addition, the adoption fee is requested. Please refer to the “What the Adoption Fee Covers” link for detailed information on the fees. The adoption fee is non-refundable.
Please remember that adoption fees barely cover our expenses of rescuing a dog. Additional donations are greatly appreciated and will help us continue our life-saving work.
If, at the time of adoption, your dog was not already spayed/neutered, you will be required to agree to spay/neuter your dog and provide us a deposit fee. Our adoption contract requires all dogs to be spayed/neutered within 1 month of adoption or when age appropriate. Once this has been verified, your deposit check will be returned to you.
Step 4: Post Adoption Follow Up
Our goal is to help you enjoy life with your new dog to the fullest extent possible. If issues arise, or you just need some good advice, we are happy to do follow-up counseling by telephone and email. We can also suggest dog trainers in the area as additional resources. Also, at the time of adoption, you are provided with a pamphlet full of information and links to online resources to help with behavioral related issues like potty training and house training. This information can also be accessed from the “Information” tab on the OPH home page.
IF ANYTHING PREVENTS YOU FROM KEEPING YOUR DOG
Sometimes situations arise which cannot be helped. If, for any reason, you are unable to keep a dog you’ve adopted from Operation Paws for Homes, the dog cannot be given away.
It doesn’t matter how much time has passed since the adoption. You must either return the dog to Operations Paws for Homes, or obtain approval from Operations Paws for Homes to transfer ownership to a friend or relative.
Fosters and adopters sign a binding legal contract before taking home an animal. Adoption fees vary, and will be listed on each animal's bio.
About Operation Paws for Homes - MD Chapter
Operation Paws for Homes, Inc. is a 501c3 organization that was started by a small group of experienced rescuers. We we set out to create a rescue that believes all animals deserve our love and help, regardless of geography, that customer service is a crucial part of rescue, and that volunteers have a right to rescue how, when, and where they want to, and be treated with respect.
We rescue all breeds of dog, and cats, and offer assistance to owners needing to rehome their pets. Why do we give our time, our hearts, and our homes? Because we love animals, and because someone has to speak for those who cannot speak for themselves.
“The greatness of a nation and its moral progress can be judged by the way its animals are treated” ~Gandhi
Come Meet Operation Paws for Homes - MD Chapter's Pets
We have adoption events in several different locations throughout VA and MD. Please visit our website - www.ophrescue.org and look for the EVENTS tab. Additionally, approved adopters may meet adoptable animals at the home of the animal's foster, or possibly in the adopter's own home.
We want every potential adopter to meet the dog or puppy of their choice first, before making a decision! This is a lifelong commitment.
We have events throughout Maryland Virginia - Please visit our website for event information!