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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

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Honey

American Pit Bull Terrier

Female, 1 yr 2 mos
Reisterstown, MD
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Buttons

Mixed Breed (Medium)

Male, 7 yrs 10 mos
Reisterstown, MD
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Rory

Rottweiler

Male, 3 mos
Reisterstown, MD
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Gato

Domestic Shorthair

Male, 6 mos
Reisterstown, MD
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Shiloh

Domestic Shorthair

Male, 6 mos
Reisterstown, MD
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Ollie

Domestic Shorthair

Male, 1 yr
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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