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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 Takini's adoption status with email updates.
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Takini

Domestic Shorthair

Male, 5 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, 3 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, 3 mos
Jessup, MD
We'll also keep you updated on Ember's adoption status with email updates.
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Ember

Maine Coon

Male, 1 yr
Jessup, MD
We'll also keep you updated on Autumn's adoption status with email updates.
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Autumn

Maine Coon

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

Siamese

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

Domestic Shorthair

Male, 9 mos
Jessup, MD
We'll also keep you updated on Salix's adoption status with email updates.
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Salix

Siamese

Male, 9 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 Trousers Long's adoption status with email updates.
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Trousers Long

Domestic Shorthair

Male, 4 yrs 8 mos
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We'll also keep you updated on W&L: Luigi's adoption status with email updates.
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W&L: Luigi

Domestic Shorthair

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

English Bulldog

Male, Young
Washington, DC, DC
We'll also keep you updated on Fritz's adoption status with email updates.
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Fritz

Schnauzer (Giant)/Terrier (Unknown Type, Medium)

Male, 1 yr 6 mos
Phoenix, MD
We'll also keep you updated on Sunny Qatar's adoption status with email updates.
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Sunny Qatar

Domestic Shorthair

Male, 2 yrs 5 mos
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We'll also keep you updated on Ranger AC*'s adoption status with email updates.
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Ranger AC*

Belgian Malinois/German Shepherd Dog

Male, 4 yrs 6 mos
Baltimore, MD

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