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Baltimore Humane Society

Animal shelter in Reisterstown, MD

The Humane Society of Baltimore County, now known as the Baltimore Humane Society (BHS), was founded in 1927 by a pioneering and compassionate socialite named Elsie Seeger Barton (1886-1983).

In 1902, at age 16, Miss Seeger was stricken with rheumatic fever and was confined to her bed. During that time, her constant companions were the family’s beloved pets. It was at that time that Ms. Seeger resolved to devote her life to the care and humane treatment of companion and service animals. When she became well, she established a refuge for abused and homeless animals on her family’s estate, known as “Thistle Top” on Milford Road in Pikesville, MD, overlooking Gwynn’s Falls Dam. In 1908 she married Bolling Walker Barton, Jr., President of Barton, Duet & Koch Paper Company.

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Email animalcenter@bmorehumane.org
Phone (410) 833-8848 ext.2
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Address
1601 Nicodemus Rd
Reisterstown, MD 21136
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1601 Nicodemus Rd

Reisterstown, MD 21136

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Adoptable pets at Baltimore Humane Society

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

Mixed Breed (Medium)

Female, 4 yrs 4 mos
Reisterstown, MD
We'll also keep you updated on Mila's adoption status with email updates.
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Mila

Domestic Mediumhair

Female, 10 mos
Reisterstown, MD
We'll also keep you updated on Cinderella's adoption status with email updates.
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Cinderella

Domestic Shorthair

Female, 1 yr
Reisterstown, MD
We'll also keep you updated on Vienna Sausage's adoption status with email updates.
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Vienna Sausage

Dachshund

Male, 3 yrs
Reisterstown, MD
We'll also keep you updated on Cookie's adoption status with email updates.
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Cookie

Domestic Shorthair

Female, 1 yr 2 mos
Reisterstown, MD
We'll also keep you updated on Zeus's adoption status with email updates.
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Zeus

Labrador Retriever/Jack Russell Terrier

Male, 9 yrs 7 mos
Reisterstown, MD
We'll also keep you updated on Tink's adoption status with email updates.
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Tink

American Pit Bull Terrier

Female, 1 yr 8 mos
Reisterstown, MD
We'll also keep you updated on Odin's adoption status with email updates.
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Odin

American Pit Bull Terrier

Male, 5 yrs 6 mos
Reisterstown, MD
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We offer discounts for active/retired military, first responders (EMT, police and fire fighters), seniors (60 years and older), bonded pairs, and senior pets. Please contact the adoption center for more details.

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https://bmorehumane.org/adopt/

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

Schnauzer (Miniature)/Border Collie

Male, 8 yrs
Rockville, MD
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MONICA, ROSS

Schnauzer (Standard)/Poodle (Standard)

Female, Puppy
HAGGERSTOWN, MD
We'll also keep you updated on Tiger's adoption status with email updates.
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Tiger

Domestic Longhair

Male, Adult
Laurel, MD
We'll also keep you updated on Dude's adoption status with email updates.
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Dude

Domestic Shorthair

Male, Young
Laurel, MD
We'll also keep you updated on Punkin's adoption status with email updates.
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Punkin

Pit Bull Terrier

Female, 1 yr 4 mos
Columbia, MD
We'll also keep you updated on Estrella's adoption status with email updates.
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Estrella

Mixed Breed (Medium)

Female, 1 yr 3 mos
Fallston, MD

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