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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

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Vernon

Domestic Shorthair

Male, 2 mos
Reisterstown, MD
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Vincent

Domestic Shorthair

Male, 2 mos
Reisterstown, MD
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Towa

Domestic Shorthair

Male, 1 yr 7 mos
Reisterstown, MD
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Bambi

Mixed Breed (Medium)

Female, 10 mos
Reisterstown, MD
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Spike

American Pit Bull Terrier

Male, 1 yr 1 mo
Reisterstown, MD
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Baloo

Domestic Shorthair

Male, 4 yrs
Reisterstown, MD
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Shoshana

Domestic Shorthair

Female, 5 yrs
Reisterstown, MD
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Marilyn

Domestic Shorthair

Female, 9 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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Male, Puppy
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