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Animal Welfare Society of Howard County, Inc.

Dog rescue in Columbia, MD

Our mission is to rescue adoptable animals from certain euthanasia and to provide any immediate care required, then to place these animals into loving homes.

Contact —
Email info@awshc.org
Phone (443) 741-1280
Website
Address
8556 Davis Rd
Columbia, MD 21045
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Adoptable pets at Animal Welfare Society of Howard County, Inc.

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

Black and Tan Coonhound/German Shepherd Dog

Male, 9 mos
Columbia, MD
We'll also keep you updated on Bailey's adoption status with email updates.
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Bailey

Border Collie/German Shepherd Dog

Female, 3 mos
Columbia, MD
We'll also keep you updated on Harmony's adoption status with email updates.
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Harmony

Labrador Retriever

Female, 4 mos
Columbia, MD
We'll also keep you updated on Snickerdoodle's adoption status with email updates.
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Snickerdoodle

Border Terrier/Pit Bull Terrier

Female, 1 yr 6 mos
Columbia, MD
We'll also keep you updated on Jake's adoption status with email updates.
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Jake

Chihuahua

Male, 1 yr 6 mos
Columbia, MD
We'll also keep you updated on Punkin's adoption status with email updates.
Special Needs
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Punkin

Pit Bull Terrier

Female, 1 yr 1 mo
Columbia, MD
We'll also keep you updated on Sir Bert's adoption status with email updates.
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Sir Bert

German Shepherd Dog/Carolina Dog

Male, 6 mos
Columbia, MD
We'll also keep you updated on Leo's adoption status with email updates.
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Leo

Labrador Retriever/Australian Shepherd

Male, 4 yrs 2 mos
Columbia, MD
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Rescue FAQs

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  • 1. Submit Application
  • 2. Interview
  • 3. Home Check
  • 4. Approve Application
  • 5. Meet the Pet
  • 6. Sign Adoption Contract
  • 7. Pay Fee

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After signing Adoption Application and paying adoption fee for a dog, you get take your new dog home.

Adoption application

https://www.shelterluv.com/matchme/adopt/AWSH/Dog

https://awshc.org/donate

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We'll also keep you updated on Marshmallow & Scout's adoption status with email updates.
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Marshmallow & Scout

Maine Coon

Male
Baltimore, MD
We'll also keep you updated on Bean's adoption status with email updates.
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Bean

Domestic Shorthair

Male, Young
Washington, DC
We'll also keep you updated on Bluebelle's adoption status with email updates.
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Bluebelle

Australian Cattle Dog/Labrador Retriever

Female, 1 yr 3 mos
Arlington, VA
We'll also keep you updated on FJ's adoption status with email updates.
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FJ

Havana

Male, Young
Fairfield, PA
We'll also keep you updated on Lucky's adoption status with email updates.
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Lucky

Domestic Shorthair

Female, Adult
Washington, DC
We'll also keep you updated on Pibbles's adoption status with email updates.
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Pibbles

American Bulldog/Terrier (Unknown Type, Medium)

Female, Adult
Towson transport, MD

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