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Caroline County Humane Society

Animal shelter in Ridgely, MD

In 1987, an initial attempt was made to organize a local humane society in Caroline County. While this attempt did not succeed, those same dedicated volunteers were not deterred.

From our humble beginnings 30 years ago, to where we are today, we are proud to be called “the little shelter that could”.

We provide service to our community through pet adoption, Rabies Clinics, Trap-Neuter-Return, Pet Pantry, Pet Lost & Found, Re-homing, Intake Diversion, Cremation

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Phone (410) 820-1600
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Address
407 West Bell Street
Ridgely, MD 21660
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Meet their adoptable pets

407 West Bell Street

Ridgely, MD 21660

See every new pet that comes to this shelter!

Create an alert, and we'll notify you every time a new pet comes in who meets your criteria.

Adoptable pets at Caroline County Humane Society

We'll also keep you updated on Bruschetta's adoption status with email updates.
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Bruschetta

Hound (Unknown Type)/American Pit Bull Terrier

Female, 2 yrs 1 mo
Ridgely, MD
We'll also keep you updated on Bambi's adoption status with email updates.
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Bambi

Mastiff/Staffordshire Bull Terrier

Female, 5 yrs 1 mo
Ridgely, MD
We'll also keep you updated on Stokely's adoption status with email updates.
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Stokely

Labrador Retriever

Male, 6 yrs 8 mos
Ridgely, MD
We'll also keep you updated on Velcro's adoption status with email updates.
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Velcro

American Pit Bull Terrier/Mixed Breed (Large)

Male, 11 yrs
Ridgely, MD
We'll also keep you updated on Hazel's adoption status with email updates.
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Hazel

American Pit Bull Terrier

Female, 1 yr 9 mos
Ridgely, MD
We'll also keep you updated on Baguette's adoption status with email updates.
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Baguette

Hound (Unknown Type)/American Pit Bull Terrier

Male, 2 yrs 1 mo
Ridgely, MD
We'll also keep you updated on Brute's adoption status with email updates.
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Brute

Rottweiler

Male, 4 yrs
Ridgely, MD
We'll also keep you updated on Willow's adoption status with email updates.
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Willow

Husky

Female, 3 yrs
Ridgely, MD
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Shelter FAQs

Primarily Caroline County, Maryland; however, we do out-of-county and out-of-state adoptions

  • 1. Submit Application
  • 2. Interview
  • 3. Meet the Pet

Additional adoption info

We have an adoption fee to cover some of the veterinary care your new pet received. We try to make our adoption process very straightforward and helpful to find the pet you are seeking to add to your family.

Adoption application

https://www.carolinehumane.org/adoption-forms-warehouse

https://carolinehumane.kindful.com/

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Pets at shelters & rescues near Caroline County Humane Society

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326 Wye Mills Rd,
Queenstown, MD 21658

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We'll also keep you updated on Lavender's adoption status with email updates.
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Lavender

Domestic Shorthair

Female, Adult
Fallston, MD
We'll also keep you updated on Nessie's adoption status with email updates.
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Nessie

Mixed Breed (Medium)

Female, 1 yr 7 mos
Milton, DE
We'll also keep you updated on Avril's adoption status with email updates.
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Avril

Mixed Breed (Medium)

Female, 2 yrs
Baltimore, MD
We'll also keep you updated on Georgie's adoption status with email updates.
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Georgie

Domestic Shorthair

Female, 3 yrs
Baltimore, MD
We'll also keep you updated on Willie Nillie's adoption status with email updates.
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Willie Nillie

Mixed Breed (Medium)

Male, Adult
Milton, DE
We'll also keep you updated on Rio SM's adoption status with email updates.
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Rio SM

American Pit Bull Terrier

Male, 3 yrs 3 mos
Baltimore, MD

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