Submitted by [deleted] t3_113m2p8 in ColumbiaMD
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FrankieHellis t1_j8r0voo wrote
I’ve not adopted from these, but I give $ to both: TRU Rescue and BARCS.
Also, my son adopted from Small Miracles in Ellicott City and they had a terrific experience- and their dog is a sweetheart.
gametime-2001 t1_j8r2km7 wrote
Howard county animal control is good. They don't always have a lot of dogs, but if you check their site regularly they do have various size dogs. Or follow in Facebook.
I have friends who have adopted from Small Miracles. This group is often also looking for fosters.
othercrazycatlady t1_j8r3dqm wrote
Small Miracles is urgently looking for fosters right now for puppies. More info on their Facebook page if anyone is interested. OP, fostering a puppy would be a good way to find any present health issues.
gametime-2001 t1_j8r5b8i wrote
Question about fostering. I follow them on Facebook and see their needs for fosters. I would like to help foster but since I work, do they let people foster if it means the puppy would be home for 8.5 hrs alone?
othercrazycatlady t1_j8rnbhy wrote
Sorry, I don't know their specific requirements, but I don't think puppies are able to be alone 8.5 hours anyway. My understanding is their bladders demand they go out every couple hours.
fowl_territory t1_j8s56f6 wrote
We foster for them sometimes, and while I don't know Small Miracles official rules concerning this, you're correct it would be tough to have them alone that long. We have gotten someone to come in when we had to leave them alone longer than 4-5 hours. Puppies are going to have tons of accidents no matter what, so it's always a poop storm. :-)
gametime-2001 t1_j8txq2n wrote
Yes I know it wouldn't be ideal, but a better option than being at some shelters in WV or other areas. 😥 I wasn't thinking they would not be able to relieve themselves, I was thinking puppy pads would be used.
I am thankful for what Small Miracles does for so many pets.
K_Sqrd t1_j8rbbl5 wrote
+1 for Small Miracles. Three dogs from there.
inline4addict t1_j8r83qj wrote
Canine Humane Network is excellent. They put their dogs up on Pet Finder. They’re all rescues, and they don’t go on Pet Finder until they spend enough time in their foster home to rehabilitate and learn to be a dog again. They’re excellent people who do a lot for dogs.
SheerLunacy t1_j8rnhc0 wrote
Seconding this. They helped us find a dog not only great with our young kids, but also great with the rest of the family's pack. Reach out to them independent of Petfinder, we matched with ours before she went on the site (but after training and everything).
21045Runner t1_j8rd5vu wrote
First and foremost. Please do not buy a dog.
I have gotten two dogs from Small Miracles on 40. Both have been wonderful pets (although one was miss identified with regards to breeding, thought it was a beagle turned out to be American Foxhound, easy mistake when a puppy).
We have also gotten a dog from Beagle Rescue of Southern Maryland. Also a very positive experience.
koei19 t1_j8raydv wrote
Our neighbors just adopted from Canine Humane Network in Highland and recommended it.
jstathrow65 t1_j8rbj9z wrote
We have adopted several from PetConnect Rescue. They have a facility called Muddy Paws in Western Howard County and are based in Montgomery County and Northern Virginia. They go to high kill shelters in the south and bring back highly adoptable dogs that would otherwise be euthanized. The dogs are fostered and adopted locally. Great organization!
nadialena t1_j8qz6er wrote
We adopted a cat from City Dogs / City Kitties and it was a great experience. They were very open with us about the vet records, and even had a vet call us and walk us through her chart. I’d highly recommend them. https://www.citydogsrescuedc.org/adoptable-dogs.html
AKnitWit777 t1_j8r9g4g wrote
I've adopted through BARCS and they were great to work with.
nhug14 t1_j8rfq3r wrote
Double dog dare! We have fostered 8 dogs from them and both our dogs are from them! (The last one was a foster fail)
They treat their dogs well and all their dogs are fostered - you can do a meet and greet at the fosters house (superrr nice people!) If you dont like the dog, no harm no foul! :)
Adopt dont shop!
seekingpolaris t1_j8rpmcq wrote
I really liked my experience with SPCA in Baltimore when I adopted my cat there. They seemed to have a rather large dog section too.
FineWinePaperCup t1_j8rpsn8 wrote
Have you tried local shelters? My dogs came from Baltimore County (German Shepherd Dog) and Anne Arundel county animal control (Jack Russel).
I have similar thoughts on rescues. I get why they are so particular, but… we never “qualify” for dogs. Right now, it’s because we don’t have a fenced yard. Before, because we had a semi-feral cat.
ugottahvbluhair t1_j8rqgjz wrote
My mom and I both adopted our dogs from Last Chance Animal Rescue. Others weren’t even returning my emails or responding to my adoption application. They may not know as much about the dogs as you want though as they bring in a few hundred dogs a week from kill shelters.
Whole-Yogurt-8030 t1_j8ru8rv wrote
We adopted our lovely corgi/shiba mix from Band For Animals Inc in Fairfax, Virginia. BFA is a non profit that only rescues dogs from South Korea. Highly recommend! I think their Facebook page is their only website
princesslolly_ t1_j8rwqqb wrote
We adopted our dog through Key to Lion’s Heart rescue
Wx_Justin t1_j8sh6jn wrote
I recommend Small Miracles (Route 40, Ellicott City). I got my dog from there and I couldn't be any happier
critesjc1 t1_j8r7aty wrote
Great experience from Small Miracles!