Baltimore Humane Society

Baltimore Humane Society, founded in 1927 by Mrs. Elsie Seeger Barton, is an independent, non-profit, no-kill animal shelter, which offers a low-cost Spay, Neuter, & Vaccine Clinic to the public, and a pet cemetery with grief support services. We receive no operational funding from the local or federal governments, or any national animal welfare organizations. Baltimore Humane Society strives to end the euthanasia of healthy, adoptable animals by promoting and offering affordable spaying and neutering to control the population of unwanted animals in our area and addressing the issues that cause people to give up animals. Its low-cost Spay, Neuter, & Vaccine Clinic is open to anyone in the public. B’more Humane also works to advance the cause of the humane treatment of animals and increase awareness of animal issues through public education. Presentations are given to groups of all sizes and ages both on and off site. Finally, Baltimore Humane Society ensure a peaceful resting place for beloved pets through the operation of a beautiful and well-maintained cemetery for companion animals. A variety of tributes and services are available to the public including a free pet grief support group.

Must be at least 18 years of age with a valid I.D. Submit an adoption application online or in person. You may also fax the application to 410-833-9251. You will be notified by telephone once it is received. General applications can be approved, and are good for 90 days until you decide which animal you would like to adopt. If you are interested in adopting a specific animal, you MUST come in and meet it in person before you can select the animal for your application. The application process takes between 24 and 48 hours. You are required to come in and meet with an adoption counselor who will be seated at the main desk of our Adoption Center. All members of the household are also required to come in and meet with the animal. You must provide 2 references (not relatives) and veterinary contact information for any pets you have had within the past 5years. If you lease or rent, you must provide your landlord’s contact information.

If approved:

Any current dogs in the home must come in for a scheduled dog introduction to ensure that the animals will get along.
A pick-up time is scheduled.
Rabbit adopters will require a home visit by the House Rabbit Society.

Dogs (over the age of 6 months): $100 Small dogs (under 25 lbs.) & Puppies (6 months and under): $150 Cats (over the age of 6 months): $50 Kittens (6 months and under): $85 Rabbits: $50 Guinea Pigs: $10 Rodents (mice, gerbils, and hamsters): $5