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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 Nero's adoption status with email updates.
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Nero

Domestic Shorthair/Domestic Mediumhair

Female, Young
Reisterstown, MD
We'll also keep you updated on Bobi's adoption status with email updates.
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Bobi

Domestic Shorthair/Domestic Mediumhair

Female, Senior
Reisterstown, MD
We'll also keep you updated on Sookie's adoption status with email updates.
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Sookie

Domestic Shorthair/Domestic Mediumhair

Female, Senior
Reisterstown, MD
We'll also keep you updated on Hershey's adoption status with email updates.
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Hershey

Domestic Shorthair/Domestic Mediumhair

Male, Young
Reisterstown, MD
We'll also keep you updated on Gravy's adoption status with email updates.
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Gravy

Domestic Shorthair/Domestic Mediumhair

Female, Young
Reisterstown, MD
We'll also keep you updated on Spider's adoption status with email updates.
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Spider

Domestic Shorthair/Domestic Mediumhair

Male, Young
Reisterstown, MD
We'll also keep you updated on Biscuits's adoption status with email updates.
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Biscuits

Domestic Mediumhair/Domestic Mediumhair

Male, Young
Reisterstown, MD
We'll also keep you updated on Mantis's adoption status with email updates.
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Mantis

Domestic Shorthair/Domestic Mediumhair

Male, Young
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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Muffin

Pit Bull Terrier

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

Husky

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

American Staffordshire Terrier/American Bulldog

Male, Adult
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We'll also keep you updated on Lightning (paired with Thunder)'s adoption status with email updates.
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Lightning (paired with Thunder)

Domestic Shorthair

Male, 1 yr
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Legend JuM

Australian Cattle Dog

Male, 1 mo
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