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Sunshine's Friends Cat and Dog Rescue Animal rescue in Jessup, MD

OUR MISSION (the five R's):
To RESCUE abandoned dogs and community cats in desperate situations; REHABILITATE the sick, the injured, and the abused; REHOME dogs, cats and kittens ready for permanent placement with a suitable guardian; provide a loving REFUGE for cats that are not adopted; and REDUCE local shelter cat intake and euthanasia by promoting spaying and neutering.

Contact —
Email adoptions@sunshinesfriends.org
Phone (410) 796-7327
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Address
PO Box 314
By appointment only
Jessup, MD 20794
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Adoptable pets at Sunshine's Friends Cat and Dog Rescue

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

Domestic Shorthair

Female, 2 yrs
Jessup, MD
We'll also keep you updated on Emmy's adoption status with email updates.
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Emmy

Domestic Shorthair

Female, 2 yrs 3 mos
Jessup, MD
We'll also keep you updated on Lyla's adoption status with email updates.
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Lyla

Domestic Shorthair

Female, 1 yr
Jessup, MD
We'll also keep you updated on Daisy's adoption status with email updates.
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Daisy

German Shepherd Dog

Female, 2 yrs 2 mos
Jessup, MD
We'll also keep you updated on Quentin Thomas (QT)'s adoption status with email updates.
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Quentin Thomas (QT)

Domestic Shorthair

Male, 1 yr 3 mos
Jessup, MD
We'll also keep you updated on Mittens's adoption status with email updates.
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Mittens

Domestic Shorthair

Female, 5 yrs 3 mos
Jessup, MD
We'll also keep you updated on Sammie's adoption status with email updates.
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Sammie

Domestic Shorthair

Female, 2 yrs
Jessup, MD
We'll also keep you updated on Typha's adoption status with email updates.
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Typha

Domestic Shorthair

Male, 6 mos
Jessup, MD
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Rescue FAQs

Anne Arundel county MD, Howard county MD, Baltimore-Washington suburban corridor

  • 1. Submit Application
  • 2. Approve Application
  • 3. Visit the Facility and Find a Pet
  • 4. Sign Adoption Contract
  • 5. Pay Fee
  • 6. Take the Pet Home

Additional adoption info

We take applications and review them. We have adopters meet our dogs/cats and our staff. We have an adoption contract to sign. Our adoption fees are usually $150 (cats) / $200 (dogs) which includes vet fees for spay/neuter and vaccinations.

Adoption application

https://sunshinesfriends.org/rehome-placement-programs/adoptions.html

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

Domestic Shorthair

Male, Adult
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We'll also keep you updated on Lil Joe's adoption status with email updates.
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Lil Joe

Mixed Breed (Medium)

Male, 2 yrs 1 mo
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We'll also keep you updated on Ron Swanson's adoption status with email updates.
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Ron Swanson

Domestic Shorthair

Male, 4 mos
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We'll also keep you updated on Ivy (bonded to Bean)'s adoption status with email updates.
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Ivy (bonded to Bean)

English Spot

Female, Adult
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We'll also keep you updated on Batman Kuwait's adoption status with email updates.
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Batman Kuwait

Domestic Shorthair

Female, 1 yr 3 mos
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We'll also keep you updated on Dudley Do-Right Rockbridge's adoption status with email updates.
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Dudley Do-Right Rockbridge

Domestic Shorthair

Male, 1 yr 4 mos
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