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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 Shock's adoption status with email updates.
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Shock

Rat

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

Rat

Male, 1 mo
Reisterstown, MD
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Barrel

Rat

Male, 1 mo
Reisterstown, MD
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
Reisterstown, MD
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Valentine

Domestic Shorthair

Female, 3 mos
Reisterstown, MD
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Tito

American

Male, 3 yrs
Reisterstown, MD
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Romeo

Dwarf

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

American Fuzzy Lop

Male, 3 yrs
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/

http://bmorehumane.org/donate/

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

Domestic Shorthair

Female, Adult
Alexandria, VA
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Ginger

Cattle Dog

Female, 12 yrs 1 mo
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Dash Gandy

Domestic Shorthair

Male, 11 mos
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ZEKE (COURTESY POST)

American Staffordshire Terrier

Male
Baltimore, MD
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Coco

Labrador Retriever

Female, Adult
Hagerstown, MD
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Perla 6381

German Shepherd Dog

Female, Adult
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