Animal Welfare Society of Howard County, Maryland Click here to see our list of adoptable pets!







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Please consider making a donation to our shelter! Every dollar that you give us goes directly towards operating costs for our facility and to giving each dog and cat that we serve a better life. And every dollar you donate helps - there is no such thing as too small a donation. Please give today!

Click on the "donate" button below to pay securely via PayPal. You can pay using your credit card, bank account, or PayPal account.

Thank you for your support!

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Caring for our animals requires a great deal of goods and supplies. Because the Animal Welfare Society is a non-profit facility that receives no government funding, we count on donations from the community to help defray our costs.

Donations help animals in need and all play a key role in keeping our facility running.

Wish List
    • Laundry detergent & bleach
    • Paper towels
    • Tall kitchen drawstring trash bags
    • Disinfectant floor cleaner
    • Antibacterial dishwashing liquid
    • Canned dog food & canned cat food
    • Collars and leashes (not flexi-leads)
    • Cat litter
    • Bathroom rugs
    • Cloth towels
    • Meat flavor baby food
    • Gift cards from Target, Wal-Mart, Costco, Giant, etc.

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We always need volunteers, especially at the following times:

Mornings from 8 - 10 am: Housekeeping, cleaning the cat room, feeding & exercising dogs
Evenings from 6 - 8 pm: Housekeeping, cleaning kennels, feeding & exercising dogs
Saturdays, 10 am - 2 pm: Adoption counseling
Other times and duties as needed (please inquire)

Interested? Click here to download our volunteer application.

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A new building fund has been launched which will go towards a brighter future for the Animal Welfare Society and all the pets that we aid. All tax-deductible donations can be sent to our account manager at Smith Barney:

    ATTN: Mr. Steven West
    CitiGroup Smith Barney
    One Democracy Plaza - Suite 100 - 6701 Democracy Blvd.
    Bethesda, MD 20817-1573
    RE: New Building Fund / Animal Welfare Society

All past, present and future animals stepping into our facility thank you for your kindness and generosity. Every donation is one inch closer in making their dreams of finding a home a reality!

Thank you for your support!

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Alleviate the financial stress associated with your pet's unexpected medical expenses and generate funds for our shelter at the same time! Simply apply for a ShelterCare Pet Insurance Program by clicking on the banner ad below.

Here's how it works: ShelterCare Pet Insurance Programs cover you when your pet needs essential veterinary care from an illness or injury. Also, every time a completed application for a ShelterCare program is generated through our shelter's website, we automatically receive a $25 donation to help cover common needs like food and medicine. This donation is of no cost to you and provides us with essential funds. Make the right move and enroll today!

Protect your pet. ShelterCare Pet Insurance Programs

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Show your support for the Animal Welfare Center and for pet population control with our stylish magnetic ribbon! Stop by the Animal Welfare Center to purchase one for only $5.00.


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Do you have an old car, truck, boat, RV, motorcycle, jet ski, or other vehicle that you no longer use? Turn it into a tax-deductible donation via Donation Line! They will pick up your vehicle at no charge to you. It will then be sold, and the proceeds will benefit the Animal Welfare Society.

To donate a vehicle, simply click here and fill out Donation Line's easy-to-use form. Under the drop-down menu called "Charity Name," be sure to choose "Animal Welfare Society of Howard County, MD." That's all it takes to turn your trash into treasure!

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8556 Davis Road - Columbia, Maryland 21045
Phone: 410-465-4350     Fax: 410-480-4316     E-mail: ShellyPaws@aol.com




"Dogs have given us their absolute all. We are the center of their universe. We are the focus of their love and faith and trust. They serve us in return for scraps. It is without a doubt the best deal man has ever made."
-Roger Caras




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