At the Charles-County Animal Care Center: 

Meet Leo, a 4-month-old kitten who has exactly two career goals: make friends and purr loud enough to register on nearby seismographs.

This handsome little guy has never met a stranger he didn't want to charm. Dogs? "Potential besties." Humans? "Excellent lap providers." You? "You're already 15 minutes late to our cuddle appointment."

Leo comes equipped with a deluxe, industrial-strength purr motor that activates with the slightest bit of attention. Pet him once and he'll repay you with enough happy rumbling to convince the neighbors you're hiding a tiny motorcycle in your living room.

If your home is missing a friendly face, a warm cuddle buddy, and a professional biscuit maker, Leo is ready to clock in. Come meet this sweet boy and let him convince you that life is simply better with a purring sidekick. Meet him during adoption hours, Monday-Friday 11am-4pm and Saturday 10am-3pm.

Greetings, ghouls and humans! I'm Vampirina, but my friends call me Vee... unless they're toy mice. They don't call me anything anymore because I've already ripped off their ears and shredded their tails. Consider it my very own Ghoul Girls arts and crafts project.

When I first arrived, I was a little shy. Now? I follow my favorite people around like a tiny shadow with whiskers. My favorite place to nap is tucked into the crook of your neck because every vampire princess deserves the coziest perch in the castle.

Blankets? They're not blankets. They're secret bat caves. If you can't find me, check for the suspicious little lump that occasionally purrs.

I'm a 2-month-old all black kitten looking for a forever home where I can practice my spooky snuggles, perfect my mouse-destroying skills, and prove that the only thing I'm haunting is your personal space... and maybe your laundry pile.

If your home could use a little Transylvania charm with about 99% less actual vampire, come meet me. I promise the only thing I'm draining is the stuffing out of my toy mice. Adoption hours are M-F 11am-4pm and Sat 10am-3pm.

At St. Mary's Adoption and Resource Center:

Meet this sweet beauty named Blanca! This girl is very nervous when first meeting new people but will quickly adjust given time. Blanca does not appear confident in herself just yet. She depends on her human for comfort and will need a family that will help her become more confident! Due to an incident in her previous adoptive home, we would not recommend Blanca be adopted into a home with other dogs, cats or small animals. She is extremely timid, and young children may frighten her. This girl is looking for someone, preferably with GSD experience, that can build her confidence and provide her with a safe and patient home. Adoption applications can be submitted in person at the St. Mary's County Animal Adoption & Resource Center located at 22975 FDR Blvd California, MD 20619 View all adoptable animals here: https://www.stmaryscountymd.gov/animalshelter/Adoptable/

Linda Kelly Animal Shelter:

Welcome to Malie Marie's Big Dog Summer ????☀️

Hi, friends. Malie Marie here. I've been at the shelter for 149 days, which is about 148 days longer than I planned. While I'm still waiting for my forever home, I figured I'd use my time to help some of my fellow big dogs find theirs. Here's the deal: We are FULL of dogs, and our waitlist of pets needing shelter continues to grow. To help make some room, adoption fees are being waived for qualified adopters on all dogs 50 pounds and up through July 2.

That's right — more dog, less fee. We may take up a little extra space on the couch, but we also bring extra love, extra laughs, and extra tail wags.

Stay tuned for more featured pets on Malie Marie's Big Dog Summer.

And who knows? Maybe one of us is your perfect match. View our website, www.calvertcountyanimalshelter.com/Dogs to view available dogs. 

Humane Society of Calvert County

Harlem's Story

Puppy Alert! Meet Harlem! Looking for a little sunshine with four paws? Harlem is ready to brighten your world! This adorable 3 1/2-month-old Lab mix weighs 20 pounds and is full of puppy charm. Sweet, playful, curious, and always ready for fun, Harlem is at that wonderful age where every day is a new adventure. From chasing toys to learning new things to snuggling up after a day of play, she's ready to be your new best friend. Like all puppies, Harlem is looking for a family that will give her the love, guidance, and patience she needs as she grows into an amazing lifelong companion. In return, she'll reward you with endless tail wags, puppy kisses, and unconditional love. If your home is missing a little puppy magic, Harlem just might be the perfect fit. Submit an adoption application on our website so you can come meet this beautiful girl. Her happily ever after could begin with you!

Queens's Story

Meet Queens A Beagle Beauty Looking for Her Forever Home! 
Introducing Queens, a beautiful 5-year-old Beagle weighing 28 pounds and ready to start the next chapter of her life with a family of her very own.
With her soulful eyes, floppy ears, and sweet personality, Queens is everything Beagle lovers adore. She's the perfect agepast the puppy stage but still full of life, love, and plenty of adventures to share.
Whether it's enjoying a leisurely walk, sniffing every inch of the yard, or curling up beside you after a fun-filled day, Queens is ready to be your loyal companion through it all.
She's been given a second chance, and now all she needs is someone to give her a first-class ticket to her forever home.
If you're ready to add a loving, gentle companion to your family, Queens is waiting to meet you.
Submit your adoption application on our website and let this sweet girl become the queen of your heart!