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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 Tara's adoption status with email updates.
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Tara

Domestic Shorthair

Female, 5 yrs 1 mo
Reisterstown, MD
We'll also keep you updated on Gumby's adoption status with email updates.
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Gumby

American Pit Bull Terrier

Male, 3 yrs 2 mos
Reisterstown, MD
We'll also keep you updated on Spirit's adoption status with email updates.
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Spirit

Boxer

Female, 6 yrs 4 mos
Reisterstown, MD
We'll also keep you updated on Indie's adoption status with email updates.
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Indie

Mixed Breed (Medium)

Female, 1 yr
Reisterstown, MD
We'll also keep you updated on Charlie's adoption status with email updates.
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Charlie

Labrador Retriever/English Setter

Male, 7 yrs 1 mo
Reisterstown, MD
We'll also keep you updated on Georgia's adoption status with email updates.
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Georgia

English (Redtick) Coonhound

Female, 7 yrs 3 mos
Reisterstown, MD
We'll also keep you updated on Macie's adoption status with email updates.
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Macie

German Shepherd Dog/American Staffordshire Terrier

Female, 5 yrs 1 mo
Reisterstown, MD
We'll also keep you updated on Parsa's adoption status with email updates.
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Parsa

Mixed Breed (Medium)

Female, 6 yrs 4 mos
Reisterstown, MD
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Baltimore County and surrounding areas

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

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Kenickie

Domestic Shorthair

Male, Young
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Petunia

Domestic Shorthair

Female, Young
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Oscar L

Great Pyrenees

Male, 1 yr 4 mos
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BELL

Domestic Shorthair

Female, 14 yrs 2 mos
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We'll also keep you updated on 250022 - RIESHI's adoption status with email updates.
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250022 - RIESHI

Domestic Shorthair

Male, 4 mos
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