Looking to add a furry friend to your family and give back to the world at the same time? Adopt a dog, cat or other animal from a local shelter! Despite the COVID-19 pandemic, animal shelters in and around North Baltimore have dogs, cats and other pets ready and waiting for someone to take them home.
In the search for a new family pet, consider starting at a local animal shelter like The Maryland Spca, where Chase the cat is waiting patiently. If you aren’t sure if you have time to take care of a pet year round, many shelters also offer opportunities to foster pets until they are placed in appropriate homes.
Need some help in your search? Patch and Petfinder have you covered. We create a list each week of all the pets recently put up for adoption in your area. If you’re a dog person, you might like Tonka, an American Staffordshire Terrier up for adoption. Or if cats are more your thing, there are several great cats available, too. Click on any listing for more information, or to start the adoption process.
Editor’s note: This list was automatically generated using data compiled by Petfinder. Please report any errors or other feedback to [email protected].
- Name: Tonka
- Species: Dog
- Location: The Maryland Spca, 3300 Falls Road, Baltimore, MD
- Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Young, Large, Male, American Staffordshire Terrier
- Description: “Requirements: Must go to a home with no children. Requirements: Will need extra enrichment and exercise. Sex: Male Age: Adult-…” Learn more
- Name: Raven
- Species: Cat
- Location: The Maryland Spca, 3300 Falls Road, Baltimore, MD
- Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Senior, Extra Large, Female, Domestic Short Hair
- Description: “Sex: Female Age: Senior- 9 years old Energy Level: Low Preferred Handling: Tolerates being held Working On: Weight loss- she’s…” Learn more
- Name: Petey
- Species: Dog
- Location: The Maryland Spca, 3300 Falls Road, Baltimore, MD
- Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Young, Medium, Male, Treeing Walker Coonhound
- Description: “Requirements: Petey’s needs for extra mental and physical stimulation are significantly higher than the average dog. Requirements: Would do best…” Learn more
- Name: Bella Bean
- Species: Dog
- Location: The Maryland Spca, 3300 Falls Road, Baltimore, MD
- Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Young, Medium, Female, Pit Bull Terrier
- Description: “Requirements: Best suited to a home without any small children. Requirements: Will need extra enrichment, obedience training, and adequate exercise….” Learn more
- Name: Chase
- Species: Cat
- Location: The Maryland Spca, 3300 Falls Road, Baltimore, MD
- Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Small, Male, Domestic Short Hair
- Description: “Requirements: Would do best in a quiet home- shy guy that’s not fond of loud noises or movements. No young…” Learn more
- Name: Blacksmith
- Species: Cat
- Location: The Maryland Spca, 3300 Falls Road, Baltimore, MD
- Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Medium, Male, Domestic Short Hair
- Description: “Requirements: Best suited to a home with calm & gentle children. Sex: Male Age: Young Adult- 2 1/2 years old…” Learn more
- Name: Dusty
- Species: Cat
- Location: The Maryland Spca, 3300 Falls Road, Baltimore, MD
- Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Large, Male, Domestic Short Hair
- Description: “Requirements: Will need extra enrichment and exercise. Becomes quickly overstimulated. Best suited to a home without young children and without…” Learn more
- Name: Marcie
- Species: Cat
- Location: The Maryland Spca, 3300 Falls Road, Baltimore, MD
- Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Senior, Medium, Female, Domestic Short Hair
- Description: “Medical Information: This old beauty is living with arthritis but seems to be doing well. Her condition should be managed…” Learn more
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- Name: Elderberry (bonded with Durian)
- Species: Rabbit
- Location: Friends Of Rabbits, Baltimore, MD
- Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Medium, Female, American
- Description: “ELDERBERRY AND DURIAN ARE A BONDED PAIR AND MUST BE ADOPTED TOGETHER! If you are in search of a pair…” Learn more
- Name: Nellie
- Species: Dog
- Location: Adopt A Homeless Animal Rescue, PO Box 65351, Baltimore, MD
- Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Young, Medium, Female, Border Collie Sheep Dog Mix
- Good With: Dogs and cats
- Description: “Hi, I’m Nellie! I am a 5 year old, long haired border collie mix. I love blankets, walks, and hikes…” Learn more
- Name: Buster
- Species: Dog
- Location: Adopt A Homeless Animal Rescue, PO Box 65351, Baltimore, MD
- Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Young, Medium, Male, Pit Bull Terrier American Staffordshire Terrier Mix
- Good With: Kids and cats
- Description: “Buster needs to get out of PG county by Sunday 1/31 Buster is a sweet 4 year old pit mix,…” Learn more
- Name: Haley
- Species: Dog
- Location: Needful Souls Dog Rescue, Baltimore, MD
- Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Young, Medium, Female, Border Collie Labrador Retriever Mix
- Good With: Kids and dogs
- Description: “No Phone calls please!! Haley came to us as an owner surrender from Houston, TX. Haley has lived with 2…” Learn more
- Name: Nita
- Species: Dog
- Location: Needful Souls Dog Rescue, Baltimore, MD
- Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Baby, Medium, Female, German Spitz German Shepherd Dog Mix
- Good With: Kids, dogs and cats
- Description: “Please read the full post before requesting an application. NO PHONE CALLS PLEASE! Little Nita (Little Bear in Native American…” Learn more
- Name: Ziggy
- Species: Dog
- Location: Needful Souls Dog Rescue, Baltimore, MD
- Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Baby, Small, Male, German Spitz Cairn Terrier Mix
- Good With: Dogs
- Description: “Please read this post in detail before requesting an adoption application! NO PHONE CALLS PLEASE!! Ziggy was picked up as…” Learn more
- Name: Buddy
- Species: Dog
- Location: Pitties And Purrs, Baltimore, MD
- Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Young, Large, Male, Pit Bull Terrier
- Good With: Kids and dogs
- Description: “Hi! I’m Buddy! I am a big, oversized puppy and I love, love, love every person I’ve ever met. I’m…” Learn more
- Name: Raja
- Species: Dog
- Location: Animal Allies Rescue Foundation Aarf, P.O. Box 6446, Baltimore, MD
- Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Young, Medium, Male, Labrador Retriever
- Good With: Dogs and cats
- Description: “Hi – My name is Raja and I am a new member of the AARF family. I am a young,…” Learn more
- Name: Walter
- Species: Dog
- Location: Animal Allies Rescue Foundation Aarf, P.O. Box 6446, Baltimore, MD
- Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Senior, Small, Male, Maltese
- Description: “Hi – My name is Walter and I am a new member of the AARF family. I am a 13…” Learn more
- Name: 34132 & 34133 – Fred & George
- Species: Gerbil
- Location: Animal Advocates Of Howard County, P. O. 1403, Ellicott City, MD
- Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Young, Medium, M
ale, Gerbil - Description: “Fred and George 34132 and 34133: Fred and George are a bonded pair of 1 year old male gerbils on…” Learn more
- Name: 34127 – Reina
- Species: Dog
- Location: Animal Advocates Of Howard County, P. O. 1403, Ellicott City, MD
- Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Young, Medium, Female, Pit Bull Terrier
- Description: “Reina 34127: Meet Reina! Reina is an energetic 2 year old female Pit Bull in search of an active forever…” Learn more
- Name: Older Kitten – Felix
- Species: Cat
- Location: Animal Safe Haven And Adoptions Inc, Elkridge, MD
- Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Baby, Medium, Male, Domestic Short Hair American Shorthair Mix
- Description: “Orange cuddly kitty alert!! Say hello to Felix! This cute little guy is up for adoption! Before he came to…” Learn more
- Name: Older Kitten – Gepe
- Species: Cat
- Location: Animal Safe Haven And Adoptions Inc, Elkridge, MD
- Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Baby, Medium, Male, Domestic Short Hair American Shorthair Mix
- Description: “* Gepe is a work- in- progress older kitten looking for a patient adopter * Gepe is a super playful,…” Learn more
- Name: Older Kitten – Tiramisu
- Species: Cat
- Location: Animal Safe Haven And Adoptions Inc, Elkridge, MD
- Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Baby, Medium, Female, Domestic Short Hair
- Description: “* Tiramisu is a work-in-progress kitten looking for a patient adopter!* Little Tiramisu (and her sister Tortellini) are looking for…” Learn more
- Name: Older Kitten – Xaria
- Species: Cat
- Location: Animal Safe Haven And Adoptions Inc, Elkridge, MD
- Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Baby, Medium, Female, Domestic Short Hair
- Description: “** Xaria will be available for adoption approximately 2/10 ** Xaria is a sweet, shy, young kitten who came to…” Learn more
- Name: Older Kitten – Tortellini
- Species: Cat
- Location: Animal Safe Haven And Adoptions Inc, Elkridge, MD
- Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Baby, Medium, Female, Domestic Short Hair
- Description: “*Tortellini is a work in progress kitten who is looking for a patient adopter!* Little Tortellini (and her sister Tiramisu)…” Learn more
- Name: Older Kitten – Xavian
- Species: Cat
- Location: Animal Safe Haven And Adoptions Inc, Elkridge, MD
- Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Baby, Medium, Male, Domestic Short Hair American Shorthair Mix
- Description: “** Xavian will be available for adoption by approximately 2/10 ** Xavian is a sweet, shy, young kitten who came…” Learn more
- Name: Dusty
- Species: Cat
- Location: Baltimore County Animal Services, 13800 manor rd, Baldwin, MD
- Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Senior, Medium, Female, Domestic Short Hair
- Description: “I’m a sweet, senior that was surrendered due to no fault of my own. The shelter doesn’t have history of…” Learn more
- Name: Gracie
- Species: Dog
- Location: Baltimore County Animal Services, 13800 manor rd, Baldwin, MD
- Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Large, Female, German Shepherd Dog
- Description: “My name is Gracie, I’m a nine and a half year old German Shepherd looking for my retirement home. I’ve…” Learn more
- Name: Cinnamon Sugar
- Species: Dog
- Location: Baltimore County Animal Services, 13800 manor rd, Baldwin, MD
- Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Young, Large, Female, Labrador Retriever
- Description: “Just like my name I’m a sweet girl once I warm up to you. I
‘ve been hanging out at the…” Learn more
- Name: Tinker
- Species: Cat
- Location: Baltimore County Animal Services, 13800 manor rd, Baldwin, MD
- Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Senior, Medium, Female, Tabby
- Learn more
- Name: Stuffing
- Species: Cat
- Location: Baltimore County Animal Services, 13800 manor rd, Baldwin, MD
- Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Large, Female, Russian Blue Domestic Short Hair Mix
- Description: “Hello, my name is Stuffing! I am a shy cat looking for a calm home to relax in. I mostly…” Learn more
- Name: Professor Buffington
- Species: Cat
- Location: Baltimore County Animal Services, 13800 manor rd, Baldwin, MD
- Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Senior, Medium, Male, Domestic Short Hair
- Good With: Kids
- Description: “Professor Buffington is a nine year old, neutered male, buff orange and white tabby that tested positive for Feline Leukemia…” Learn more
- Name: Paca
- Species: Cat
- Location: Baltimore County Animal Services, 13800 manor rd, Baldwin, MD
- Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Medium, Male, Domestic Short Hair
- Description: “**WORKING CAT** I’m NOT social with humans and will not allow anyone to touch me. I’m looking for placement through…” Learn more
- Name: Kitchen
- Species: Cat
- Location: Baltimore County Animal Services, 13800 manor rd, Baldwin, MD
- Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Young, Medium, Female, Domestic Short Hair
- Description: “**WORKING CAT** I’m NOT social with humans and will not allow anyone to touch me. I’m looking for placement through…” Learn more
- Name: Green
- Species: Cat
- Location: Baltimore County Animal Services, 13800 manor rd, Baldwin, MD
- Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Young, Medium, Female, Domestic Short Hair
- Description: “**WORKING CAT** Hi, my name is Green! The shelter staff are working with me currently and getting to know me….” Learn more
- Name: Snowy
- Species: Cat
- Location: Baltimore County Animal Services, 13800 manor rd, Baldwin, MD
- Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Young, Medium, Male, Domestic Short Hair
- Description: “**WORKING CAT** Hi, my name is Snowy! The shelter staff are working with me currently and getting to know me….” Learn more
- Name: Shy
- Species: Dog
- Location: Baltimore County Animal Services, 13800 manor rd, Baldwin, MD
- Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Senior, Medium, Female, Pit Bull Terrier
- Description: “***Special Needs – Waived Adoption Fee*** Hi, my name is Shy! Don’t let my name fool you, I’m actually a…” Learn more
- Name: Billy Sir
- Species: Cat
- Location: Baltimore County Animal Services, 13800 manor rd, Baldwin, MD
- Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Medium, Female, Domestic Short Hair
- Good With: Cats
- Description: “**INDOOR ONLY-WORKING CAT** Hi, my name is Billy! I don’t mind living with other kitties, in fact I came in…” Learn more
- Name: Solar 2
- Species: Cat
- Location: Baltimore County Animal Services, 13800 manor rd, Baldwin, MD
- Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Baby, Small, Male, Domestic Short Hair
- Description: “**WORKING CAT** I’m NOT social with humans and will not allow anyone to touch me. I’m looking for placement through…” Learn more
- Name: Dalton Sir
- Species: Cat
- Location: Baltimore County Animal Services, 13800 manor rd, Baldwin, MD
- Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Medium, Female, Domestic Short Hair
- Good With: Cats
- Description: “**INDOOR ONLY-WORKING CAT** Hi, my name is Dalton! I’m currently living in a free-roaming cat room with 6-8 other cats,…” Learn more
- Name: Pumba
- Species: Cat
- Location: Baltimore County Animal Services, 13800 manor rd, Baldwin, MD
- Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Young, Large, Male, Siamese Tabby Mix
- Good With: Kids and cats
- Description: “Hi, my name is Pumba. Unfortunately, my owners were no longer able to care for me. I’m not letting it…” Learn more
- Name: Cedric
- Species: Dog
- Location: Baltimore County Animal Services, 13800 manor rd, Baldwin, MD
- Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Young, Large, Male, Shepherd
- Good With: Dogs
- Description: “Hello! I’m a big baby and love to meet new people. I came into the shelter as a stray so…” Learn more
- Name: Fred and George
- Species: Gerbil
- Location: Howard County Animal Control And Adoption Center, 8576 Davis Road, Columbia, MD
- Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Young, Small, Male, Gerbil
- Description: “Fred and George 34132 and 34133: Fred and George are a bonded pair of 1 year old male gerbils on…” Learn more
- Name: Reina
- Species: Dog
- Location: Howard County Animal Control And Adoption Center, 8576 Davis Road, Columbia, MD
- Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Medium, Female, Pit Bull Terrier
- Description: “Reina 34127: Meet Reina! Reina is an energetic 2 year old female Pit Bull in search of an active forever…” Learn more
- Name: Stewie
- Species: Cat
- Location: Howard County Animal Control And Adoption Center, 8576 Davis Road, Columbia, MD
- Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Medium, Male, Domestic Short Hair
- Description: “C34155 This handsome fellow is Stewie. He is a lovely cat looking for a quiet adult home. Once he knows…” Learn more
- Name: Angus
- Species: Cat
- Location: Howard County Animal Control And Adoption Center, 8576 Davis Road, Columbia, MD
- Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Medium, Male, Domestic Short Hair
- Description: “C34108: Angus is a lovely, 2yr old, male cat who is very social, loves attention and absolutely loves to cuddle…” Learn more
- Name: Kit
- Species: Cat
- Location: Howard County Animal Control And Adoption Center, 8576 Davis Road, Columbia, MD
- Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Medium, Female, Domestic Long Hair
- Description: “C34116 Kit is a lovely, long haired cat who is already spayed and just the sweetest girl ever! She is…” Learn more
- Name: Charles and Oreo
- Species: Guinea Pig
- Location: Howard County Animal Control And Adoption Center, 8576 Davis Road, Columbia, MD
- Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Small, Male, Guinea Pig
- Description: “M34146 & 34147 Charles and Oreo are adorable Guinea Pigs. They are 2yr old males and they enjoy each other’s…” Learn more
- Name: Callie
- Species: Cat
- Location: Small Miracles Cat And Dog Rescue, 10236A Baltimore National Pike, Ellicott City, MD
- Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Medium, Female, Calico Domestic Short Hair Mix
- Description: “All cats are adopted on a first come, first served basis. We will not put holds on animals. All of…” Learn more
- Name: Augustus
- Species: Cat
- Location: Small Miracles Cat And Dog Rescue, 10236A Baltimore National Pike, Ellicott City, MD
- Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Young, Medium, Male, Domestic Short Hair
- Description: “All cats are adopted on a first come, first served basis. We will not put holds on animals. All of…” Learn more
- Name: Ophelia
- Species: Cat
- Location: Small Miracles Cat And Dog Rescue, 10236A Baltimore National Pike, Ellicott City, MD
- Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Medium, Female, Domestic Short Hair
- Description: “All cats are adopted on a first come, first served basis. We will not put holds on animals. All of…” Learn more
- Name: Momo
- Species: Dog
- Location: Small Miracles Cat And Dog Rescue, 10236A Baltimore National Pike, Ellicott City, MD
- Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Medium, Female, Hound
- Description: “weight: estimated age: This dog recently arrived and is just settling in. If you are interested in adopting, you MUST…” Learn more
- Name: William
- Species: Cat
- Location: Small Miracles Cat And Dog Rescue, 10236A Baltimore National Pike, Ellicott City, MD
- Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Young, Medium, Male, Domestic Short Hair
- Description: “All cats are adopted on a first come, first served basis. We will not put holds on animals. All of…” Learn more
- Name: Bonnie
- Species: Dog
- Location: Small Miracles Cat And Dog Rescue, 10236A Baltimore National Pike, Ellicott City, MD
- Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Young, Medium, Female, Shepherd
- Description: “weight: estimated age: This dog recently arrived and is just settling in. If you are interested in adopting, you MUST…” Learn more
- Name: Clementine
- Species: Cat
- Location: Small Miracles Cat And Dog Rescue, 10236A Baltimore National Pike, Ellicott City, MD
- Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Medium, Female, Dilute Calico Domestic Short Hair Mix
- Description: “All cats are adopted on a first come, first served basis. We will not put holds on animals. All of…” Learn more
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