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Sunshine's Friends Cat and Dog Rescue

Animal rescue in Jessup, MD

OUR MISSION (the five R's):
To RESCUE abandoned dogs and community cats in desperate situations; REHABILITATE the sick, the injured, and the abused; REHOME dogs, cats and kittens ready for permanent placement with a suitable guardian; provide a loving REFUGE for cats that are not adopted; and REDUCE local shelter cat intake and euthanasia by promoting spaying and neutering.

Contact —
Email adoptions@sunshinesfriends.org
Phone (410) 796-7327
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Address
PO Box 314
By appointment only
Jessup, MD 20794
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Adoptable pets at Sunshine's Friends Cat and Dog Rescue

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

Domestic Shorthair

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

Domestic Shorthair

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

Russian Blue

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

Domestic Shorthair

Male, 6 mos
Jessup, MD
We'll also keep you updated on Pocus's adoption status with email updates.
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Pocus

Domestic Shorthair

Female, 4 mos
Jessup, MD
We'll also keep you updated on Hocus's adoption status with email updates.
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Hocus

Domestic Shorthair

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

Domestic Shorthair

Male, 10 mos
Jessup, MD
We'll also keep you updated on Salix's adoption status with email updates.
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Salix

Siamese

Male, 10 mos
Jessup, MD
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Rescue FAQs

Anne Arundel county MD, Howard county MD, Baltimore-Washington suburban corridor

  • 1. Submit Application
  • 2. Approve Application
  • 3. Visit the Facility and Find a Pet
  • 4. Sign Adoption Contract
  • 5. Pay Fee
  • 6. Take the Pet Home

Additional adoption info

We take applications and review them. We have adopters meet our dogs/cats and our staff. We have an adoption contract to sign. Our adoption fees are usually $150 (cats) / $200 (dogs) which includes vet fees for spay/neuter and vaccinations.

Adoption application

https://sunshinesfriends.org/rehome-placement-programs/adoptions.html

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

Boxer/Labrador Retriever

Female, 2 yrs 5 mos
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We'll also keep you updated on Carnival's adoption status with email updates.
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Carnival

Domestic Shorthair

Female, 4 mos
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We'll also keep you updated on Ellie May's adoption status with email updates.
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Ellie May

Old English Sheepdog/Wirehaired Fox Terrier

Female, Adult
Washington, DC
We'll also keep you updated on Alex - ABC Pups's adoption status with email updates.
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Alex - ABC Pups

Mixed Breed (Large)

Male, Puppy
Alexandria, VA
We'll also keep you updated on Yeti's adoption status with email updates.
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Yeti

Domestic Longhair

Male, 6 mos
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We'll also keep you updated on Vanilla's adoption status with email updates.
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Vanilla

Labrador Retriever

Female, Adult
Frederick, MD

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