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Baltimore animal shelters

There are 202 animal shelters and animal welfare organizations in the greater Baltimore metro area, including the cities of Baltimore, Columbia, and Towson. Combined, these Baltimore metro animal shelters employ 699 people, earn more than $65 million in revenue each year, and have assets of $144 million.
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Job trends for Baltimore animal shelters

Employees per organizationNumber of organizations
0
 
31
1-10
 
11
11-25
 
5
26-100
 
8
101 to 1,000
 
2
1,000+
 
0
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Sizes of animal shelters in Baltimore

Revenues per organizationNumber of organizations
< $250k
 
72
$250k to $1M
 
11
$1M to $5M
 
9
$5M to $25M
 
4
$25M to $100M
 
0
$100M+
 
0
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Directory of animal shelters in Baltimore

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1-20 of 202

The Maryland Spca

The Maryland SPCA rescues pets, connects them with loving homes, and promotes animal welfare through education, medical services, and community outreach.
Revenue
$8.3m
Assets
$39.8m
Employees
115
EIN
52-6001558
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Baltimore Animal Rescue and Care Shelter (BARCS)

Barcs takes in over 11,000 dogs and cats and approximately 1,000 exotic, wildlife and other small mammals each year. The animals that Barcs cares for were lost, abandoned, abused, neglected or surrendered by their owners.
Revenue
$6.8m
Assets
$4.7m
Employees
116
EIN
86-1130456
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Gentle Giants Draft Horse Rescue Society

Gentle Giants Draft Horse Rescue Society saves draft horses from abuse, offers sanctuary, facilitates adoptions, and supports humane law enforcement across the U.S.
Revenue
$9.3m
Assets
$13.4m
Employees
47
EIN
59-3822764
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Baltimore Humane Society

Provides a temporary home, care for homeless animals. Offers adoption, spay/neuter services, full cremation/burial, and bereavement support. Located in Reisterstown, MD.
Revenue
$2.4m
Assets
$11.6m
Employees
57
EIN
52-0623165
IRS type
501(c)(3)

The Humane Society of Harford County

The Humane Society of Harford County promotes humane treatment, supports pet owners, and provides care for over 3,500 animals annually through various community services.
Revenue
$2.4m
Assets
$8.1m
Employees
58
EIN
52-0567970
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Defenders of Animal Rights

Defenders of Animal Rights rescues animals, provides humane education, and promotes responsible pet ownership. Located in Phoenix, MD.
Revenue
$3.3m
Assets
$14.4m
Employees
10
EIN
52-1061126
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Society for the Prevention of Cruelty To Animals of Anne Arundel County

The SPCA of Anne Arundel County is the largest and oldest animal welfare organization in Anne Arundel County. They provide shelter and humane care for homeless animals in need and work as advocates for animal welfare in their community.
Revenue
$2.6m
Assets
$18.0m
Employees
58
EIN
52-0609154
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Days End Farm Horse Rescue

Rescues and rehabilitates abused and neglected horses in collaboration with local agencies, while also providing outreach programs to prevent abuse.
Revenue
$3.4m
Assets
$6.2m
Employees
25
EIN
52-1759077
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Romanian League in Defense of Animals

The Romanian League in Defense of Animals is a nonprofit organization located in Crofton, MD that runs two animal shelters and provides spaying, neutering, and adoption programs. It also supports the Rolda Foundation.
Revenue
$7.3m
Assets
$776.9k
Employees
0
EIN
32-0176929
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Humane Society of Carroll County

Carroll County's humane society provides shelter and adoption services, spaying and neutering programs, animal control, and promotes humane treatment of animals.
Revenue
$1.8m
Assets
$4.3m
Employees
37
EIN
52-0689149
IRS type
501(c)(3)

The Humane Society of Kent County

Animal welfare organization in Kent County, MD promoting responsible pet ownership and operating an animal shelter and control function.
Revenue
$1.5m
Assets
$6.0m
Employees
24
EIN
52-0796950
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Calvert Well Pet Clinic

Low-cost spay/neuter wellness clinic. Rescues, vets, and adopts pets including feral cats. Provides pet food bank and humane education.
Revenue
$1.3m
Assets
$1.2m
Employees
13
EIN
52-2001456
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Animals' Angels Incorporated

Animals' Angels Inc. prevents cruelty to animals, improves conditions for farm animals, and works in the field inspecting livestock trucks, markets, and slaughterhouses.
Revenue
$1.4m
Assets
$2.0m
Employees
6
EIN
20-8780367
IRS type
501(c)(3)

The Pet Care Trust

The Pet Care Trust is a non-profit that funds classroom pets, enhancing students' education and empathy through interaction with animals.
Revenue
$756.3k
Assets
$1.3m
Employees
1
EIN
52-1684353
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Small Miracles Cat and Dog Rescue

Small Miracles is a No-Kill Shelter. We exist to rescue unwanted and homeless cats and dogs and provide them with shelter and medical care until we match them up with appropriate new owners willing to adopt them.
Revenue
$855.6k
Assets
$1.3m
Employees
43
EIN
20-4323931
IRS type
501(c)(3)

The Foxie G Foundation

The Foxie G Foundation rescues and rehabilitates retired racehorses and feral cats, providing safe havens and promoting community well-being.
Revenue
$803.3k
Assets
$245.4k
Employees
5
EIN
46-0986465
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Worldwag Rescue

Worldwag Rescue is an animal shelter or animal welfare organization in Hunt Valley, MD that was founded in 2017.
Revenue
N/A
Assets
N/A
Employees
N/A
EIN
81-4244981
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Dog Rescue of Maryland

Dog Rescue of Maryland is an animal shelter or animal welfare organization in Pasadena, MD that was founded in 2008.
Revenue
N/A
Assets
N/A
Employees
N/A
EIN
11-3838670
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Animal Alliance of the Americas

Animal Alliance of the Americas supports safe spay and neuter procedures for cats and dogs in Managua, Nicaragua.
Revenue
$0
Assets
$0
Employees
N/A
EIN
92-1947921
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Maryland Animal Cruelty and Animal Fighting Task F

Due to the pandemic, and us being a new non-profit, we decided to put on hold any fundraisers or events.
Revenue
$4,371
Assets
$2,818
Employees
N/A
EIN
83-4544903
IRS type
501(c)(3)
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