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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 Carson's adoption status with email updates.
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Carson

Bernedoodle

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

Jack Russell Terrier

Male, 3 yrs
Columbia, MD
We'll also keep you updated on Noel's adoption status with email updates.
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Noel

Pit Bull Terrier

Female, 1 mo
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 Bear's adoption status with email updates.
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Bear

Labrador Retriever/Border Collie

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

Beagle/Labrador Retriever

Female, 2 mos
Columbia, MD
We'll also keep you updated on Frenchy's adoption status with email updates.
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Frenchy

Beagle/Labrador Retriever

Female, 2 mos
Columbia, MD
We'll also keep you updated on Doody's adoption status with email updates.
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Doody

Beagle/Labrador Retriever

Male, 2 mos
Columbia, MD
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Rescue FAQs

Howard County, Montgomery County, Prince Georges Couny, Baltimore County, Wicomico County, Anne Arundel County, Calvert County, Kent County, Dorchester County,Queen Anne’s County, Worchester County, Allegheny County, Baltimore City, Washington, District of Columbia, Somerset County, Caroline County, Cecil County, Carroll County, Hartford County, Charles County, Talbot County, St. Mary’s County, Garrett County, Washington County, Frederick County

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

Additional adoption info

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 Autumn's adoption status with email updates.
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Autumn

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Hira

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

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

American Bulldog/Jack Russell Terrier

Female, 9 mos
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We'll also keep you updated on Micky's adoption status with email updates.
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Micky

Domestic Mediumhair

Male, 5 yrs
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We'll also keep you updated on Frosty's adoption status with email updates.
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Frosty

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