The Hero Rescue

The Hero Rescue Our rescue is a network of dedicated volunteers and fosters all within an hour of Jarrettsville, Maryland. Save a life, !

We are committed to saving lives of animals in overcrowded shelters where they are at risk of euthanasia. 501C3 nonprofit.

🍝 THE MANY FACES OF PENNE 🍝Sweet face. Silly face. Chatterbox face.Every face = adorable.This 1-year-old noodle is as cu...
12/12/2025

🍝 THE MANY FACES OF PENNE 🍝
Sweet face. Silly face. Chatterbox face.
Every face = adorable.

This 1-year-old noodle is as cuddly and affectionate as they come. Penne is a certified snugglebug who will twist around your legs like the world’s cutest piece of pasta, chatting away the whole time. If you love a cat who talks back?
➡️ She’s your girl.

She’s also great with other cats and co-exists with dogs with slow introductions.

🧡 Saucy.
🧡 Snuggly.
🧡 Always ready for a conversation.

👉 Apply here: https://www.shelterluv.com/matchme/adopt/HRMD/Cat

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✨ J U N I E ✨3 legs. 8 years. 1 giant heart.💫 Her story:Junie came to us after needing a back leg amputation — and she h...
12/12/2025

✨ J U N I E ✨

3 legs. 8 years. 1 giant heart.

💫 Her story:
Junie came to us after needing a back leg amputation — and she handled it like a champ. Today she’s moving around beautifully, rediscovering her balance, and proving that resilience looks really, really cute in calico.

💛 Her vibe:
Soft. Sweet. Steady.
Junie is the type of cat who melts into your presence, who warms a room simply by existing. She’s gentle with people and can coexist with other pets, but prefers calm introductions.

🌿 Her future:
A peaceful, patient home.
A cozy spot by the window.
A human who sees her strength and offers her a lap for cuddles!

👉 Apply here: https://www.shelterluv.com/matchme/adopt/HRMD/Cat

There was so much going on Saturday that we completely forgot to take pics! 🤦‍♀️However, a huge thank you to  and  for t...
12/11/2025

There was so much going on Saturday that we completely forgot to take pics! 🤦‍♀️
However, a huge thank you to and for the donation of popcorn for the event!

Our team is also working hard collecting donations for our Bull roast! A huge thank you to , , and Carsons run swim center, just to name a few! We appreciate our community so much!

This Saturday: X-golf Bel Air 10am-12pmCome meet many of our dogs and cats for adoption! If you are hoping to take a new...
12/11/2025

This Saturday: X-golf Bel Air 10am-12pm
Come meet many of our dogs and cats for adoption! If you are hoping to take a new friend home, be sure to fill out our app today
Currently attending:
🐶 Allie, Snoopy, Peppermint Patty, Ebenezer, Athena, Carly
🐱 Phoenix, Hangman, Rooster, Goose, Iceman, Maverick, Cranberry, Pumpkin

❤️Thankful Thursday❤️ We literally couldn't do this crazy little thing called rescue if we didn't have fosters and we tr...
12/11/2025

❤️Thankful Thursday❤️ We literally couldn't do this crazy little thing called rescue if we didn't have fosters and we truly think we have some of the best!!
This Thursday we want to introduce you to Alex!

"I’m Alex! My husband Ryan and I started fostering with Hero in 2022. We started working from home during pandemic which has been very conducive for fostering. We feel so privileged to be home most of the day, and our dog Pepper is the perfect host for a dog that needs a soft place to land before finding their perfect family. It is so rewarding to watch shy, withdrawn adult dogs decompress and come out of their shells when given the time and space to relax. We also love the small wins like when a puppy learns to sit or starts going potty outside on command. So far we’ve fostered dozens of puppies and small dogs with Hero! This wouldn’t be possible without the amazing community Hero has created, the most supportive and helpful people ever. Fostering isn’t always easy, but it’s always worth it to know a pet was able to be safe and comfy in our home and set up for success before going to their forever family."

Join our foster family and see what all the fun is about! ❤️

Dog foster: https://www.shelterluv.com/matchme/foster/HRMD/Dog

Cat foster: https://www.shelterluv.com/matchme/foster/HRMD/Cat

🍒 Meet Cranberry — the sweetest little mama 🍒From giving birth on the streets to blossoming in her foster home, this gen...
12/11/2025

🍒 Meet Cranberry — the sweetest little mama 🍒

From giving birth on the streets to blossoming in her foster home, this gentle 1-year-old beauty is ready for her happily-ever-after!

Cranberry is a loving, affectionate girl who adores being petted and will happily “chat” with you when you stop by to say hello. Once she’s had her greeting time, she’s a calm, quiet companion who loves simply being near her people.

She’s friendly with other cats, but Cranberry is hoping for a dog-free home where she can relax, unwind, and finally be someone’s baby.

👉 Apply here: https://www.shelterluv.com/matchme/adopt/HRMD/Cat

🎉 Get excited for the first ever Bull & Shrimp Feast benefitting The Hero Rescue! It will be a night filled with good fo...
12/11/2025

🎉 Get excited for the first ever Bull & Shrimp Feast benefitting The Hero Rescue! It will be a night filled with good food and good times!

The feast is Friday, March 13th at 7pm at Superior Catering in Baltimore.

In addition to a fabulous spread of all-you-can-eat food (from steamed shrimp and BBQ chicken legs to gourmet mac & cheese and Maryland Crab Soup), there will be loads of entertainment, including a DJ, 50/50 boards, door prizes, 30+ raffle baskets valued at $100 or more and a sports memorabilia silent auction.

If you and your friends or family want to guarantee seats together, please purchase a full table of 8 tickets.

NOTE: You must be 21 or older to attend.

Tickets will be mailed to the address provided starting January 1.

Proceeds will benefit The Hero Rescue, a foster-based 501c3 tax exempt non-profit organization with a network of volunteers committed to saving the lives of animals at risk of euthanasia, abuse, and neglect.

https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/bull-and-shrimp-feast-benefitting-the-hero-rescue

✨ LONGEST-TERM CAT ALERT: NOVA NEEDS YOU! ✨This stunning 2.5-year-old sweetheart has been in our care since APRIL — far,...
12/11/2025

✨ LONGEST-TERM CAT ALERT: NOVA NEEDS YOU! ✨

This stunning 2.5-year-old sweetheart has been in our care since APRIL — far, far too long for a girl this loving.

Nova is incredibly sweet, gentle, and affectionate. She loves attention, adores snuggles, and does wonderfully with dogs. After being rescued off the streets, she raised a perfect litter of kittens… all of whom have already found homes.

Now it’s finally HER turn.

Nova is FIV+, but don’t let that worry you — FIV cats can live long, healthy, happy lives and can safely live with non-FIV cats with slow, proper introductions.

💛 Her adoption fee is SPONSORED to help her find the loving home she deserves.
💛 She’s sweet. She’s gentle. She’s been waiting EIGHT months.
💛 Please share to help Nova’s forever family find her!

Apply today: https://www.shelterluv.com/matchme/adopt/HRMD/Cat

Meet Izzy: Izzy is a 3 year old ball of energy. She LOVES to play fetch and tug of war, but she also knows when it’s tim...
12/10/2025

Meet Izzy: Izzy is a 3 year old ball of energy. She LOVES to play fetch and tug of war, but she also knows when it’s time to wind down and turns into a cuddle bug. She does very well with children since they can match her energy. She is house and crate trained. She does well with other dogs too. Izzy does well on walks with the occasional pull to try and chase a squirrel. (I mean doesnt everyone want to catch a squirrel?🤣) She would be an easy addition to any family!

https://www.shelterluv.com/matchme/adopt/HRMD/Dog

Meet Allie — a 1.5-year-old, 8-ish pound pocket gremlin who believes “personal space” is a myth invented by people who d...
12/10/2025

Meet Allie — a 1.5-year-old, 8-ish pound pocket gremlin who believes “personal space” is a myth invented by people who don’t love hard enough.

Allie is basically a living heated blanket with big eyes and an even bigger agenda: to be physically attached to you at all times. Lap? Taken. Chest? Reserved. Hoodie? She’s already halfway inside it. If you sit still for more than two seconds, she will teleport into your arms like she was summoned.

She loves to burrow—under blankets, under covers, under your shirt… honestly, if Allie could climb directly into your soul and make a little studio apartment there, she would.

She’s sweet, cuddly, and fantastic with her dog foster brother. She hasn’t met cats yet, but given her size she will likely assume they outrank her. She prefers being up high so her tiny self doesn’t get stepped on, and she’ll whine gently if she thinks you’ve forgotten that your primary job is to hold her.

Allie was previously pee-pad trained and is working on full house training, she does fine on a leash, and she LOVES wearing clothes — sweaters, pajamas, probably even a ball gown if you let her.

If you’re looking for a dog who wants to be your scarf, your shadow, your emotional support chest-warmer… Allie is ready to snuggle her way into your life, your lap, and your shirts.

https://www.shelterluv.com/matchme/adopt/HRMD/Dog

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Jarrettsville, MD

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