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Animal Welfare League

Animal rescue in Queenstown, MD

We are a completely volunteer, foster-based rescue based on Maryland's Eastern Shore.
We accept animals in need from our community and from open admission shelters seeking assistance. Our goal is to help save as many animal lives as possible and get them in the best home possible.

Contact —
Email awlboard@awlqac.org
Phone (410) 758-0153
Website
Address
Queenstown, MD 21658
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Stormy

Domestic Shorthair

Female, 4 yrs 7 mos
Queenstown, MD
Adopted
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Grindle

Domestic Shorthair

Female, 7 yrs 6 mos
Queenstown, MD
Adopted
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Rosalyn

Husky/Shepherd (Unknown Type)

Female, 7 yrs 4 mos
Queenstown, MD

Rescue FAQs

Primarily US East Coast

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Submit an application and AWL volunteer will reach out to you to discuss your desired pet to ensure that it is a good match. Then pickup, payment, signing of the contract will be arranged.

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http://awlqac.org/images/forms/AWL_Adoption_Application_Fillable.pdf

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