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

Domestic Shorthair

Female, 4 yrs 3 mos
Queenstown, MD
We'll also keep you updated on Grindle's adoption status with email updates.
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Grindle

Domestic Shorthair

Female, 7 yrs 2 mos
Queenstown, MD
We'll also keep you updated on Rosalyn's adoption status with email updates.
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Rosalyn

Husky/Shepherd (Unknown Type)

Female, 7 yrs
Queenstown, MD

Rescue FAQs

Primarily US East Coast

Additional adoption info

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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Pets at shelters & rescues near Animal Welfare League

Association for Animal Rights Inc.

67 Main St,
Reisterstown, MD 21136

Westie Rescue, Inc.

P.O. Box 187,
Spencerville, MD 20868

Brandywine Valley SPCA - ARC

19022 Shingle Point Road,
Georgetown, DE 19947

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

Boxer/Mixed Breed (Medium)

Male, 2 yrs 11 mos
Washington, DC
We'll also keep you updated on Layla's adoption status with email updates.
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Layla

Mixed Breed (Large)/Terrier (Unknown Type, Medium)

Female, 7 yrs 2 mos
Washington, DC
We'll also keep you updated on Lacy's adoption status with email updates.
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Lacy

Shepherd (Unknown Type)/Hound (Unknown Type)

Female, 3 yrs 10 mos
Silver Spring, MD
We'll also keep you updated on Bethany's adoption status with email updates.
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Bethany

Dogo Argentino/Mixed Breed (Medium)

Female, 3 yrs 10 mos
Washington, DC
We'll also keep you updated on Cleveland Warren's adoption status with email updates.
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Cleveland Warren

Beagle

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

Mixed Breed (Medium)

Male, 4 yrs 1 mo
Reisterstown, MD

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