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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 1 mo
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 1 mo
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, 6 yrs 10 mos
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.

Adoption application

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

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

Domestic Shorthair

Female, Kitten
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We'll also keep you updated on Mandalorian 6 (Zas)'s adoption status with email updates.
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Mandalorian 6 (Zas)

Mixed Breed (Large)

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

Shepherd (Unknown Type)

Female, 1 yr 5 mos
Washington, DC
We'll also keep you updated on Coastal's adoption status with email updates.
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Coastal

Domestic Shorthair

Male, 5 yrs 3 mos
Georgetown, DE
We'll also keep you updated on Kit's adoption status with email updates.
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Kit

Domestic Shorthair

Female, 1 yr 3 mos
Owings Mills, MD
We'll also keep you updated on Niko's adoption status with email updates.
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Niko

Hound (Unknown Type)

Male, Puppy
Washington, DC

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