The Hero Rescue

11/19/2024

Don't miss your chance to cuddle kittens at our next kitten yoga THIS Sunday at !

100% of the proceeds go directly to supporting the 43 cats in our care!

Purchase a ticket here: https://www.zeffy.com/ticketing/kitten-yoga

11/19/2024

Sweet Winnie is ready to snuggle up in her new home! Could it be with you?

💕This 2-year-old girl did an amazing job raising her babies and now she's ready to be the baby in the house!

Winifred is spayed, up-to-date on all her vaccinations, and great with her litter box. She's a very talkative kitty when she wants attention and absolutely loves being pet and doted on. When she's not soaking up your love, you'll find her happily playing with little toys. Winifred is truly a wonderful cat, full of personality and affection.

With proper, slow introductions, she lives well with cats and dogs!

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

11/18/2024

Back by popular demand... another kitten yoga with Autumn's gorgeous 2-month-old kittens!

🧡Aspen, female orange tabby
🧡Acorn, male orange tabby
🖤Hazel, female torti
🖤Maple, female torti
🤍Forrest, male tuxedo

Get your tickets now for the event THIS Sunday at
https://www.zeffy.com/ticketing/kitten-yoga

11/17/2024

🐈 🐕 Who is going to be your best friend?

11/17/2024

Meet Buddy - Your New Best Friend!

Named after everyone's favorite elf, Buddy is a lovable, affectionate, and playful cat just over a year old.

He's friendly and gets along great with everyone-children, other cats, and even dogs!

💔This sweet boy was in our care last year as a baby, adopted out and returned due to no fault of his own (housing).

Buddy is polite and always uses his litter box. He loves his churu treats and is sure to bring joy to any home with his playful personality and loving nature.

If you're looking for a sweet, social, and easygoing feline companion, Buddy is the one for you!

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

11/16/2024

🍬Sugar is sweeter than candy!

This stunning 2.5-month-old kitten will bring the perfect blend of sweet, sassy, s***k to your home!

She is food CRAZY! Churu is one of the greatest loves of her life, second to playtime and affection.

Apply to adopt this firecracker today! https://www.shelterluv.com/matchme/adopt/HRMD/Cat

11/16/2024

Looking for something to do today? Stop by Double Groove Brewing from 12:30 to 3:30 to meet some adorable pups!

11/16/2024

You know the saying 'if you love something, get it in every color?'💕

Check out Pearl and Pebbles!

🐈‍⬛These 5-month-old girls are stunning, sweet and silly! Pearl (black with the white dot) and Pebbles (chocolate brown) would bring the perfect mix of playful confidence to any household, whether it's as a duo, or as a companion to your current furry friend!

While she can be shy at first, Pearl quickly turns into a playful dynamo, dashing around the house with her favorite toys proudly in her mouth!

Pebbles is super friendly, confident, and absolutely loves being scooped up for snuggles.

Both are currently living with cats and dogs and doing well!

As part of Black Cat Friday, apply today for a partially waived adoption fee! https://www.shelterluv.com/matchme/adopt/HRMD/Cat

11/15/2024

Ziti says "HEY! Did you know it's Black Cat Friday? 🐈‍⬛When all adoption fees for black cats are partially sponsored??"

If you have a husband/bf/male friend you are trying to convince into adopting a cat, Ziti is your gal! She gravitates towards men, making them feel special by sitting on their lap and leaning in for extra pets... but believe us, she knows where the food is coming from 😂

💕This 1.5-year-old gal is friendly with everyone she meets (except dogs... they are scary and Ziti prefers space away from them). She'll lovingly rub against your legs, making sure you know she's nearby.

This fluffy queen has been with us for 172 days! 😞She and her babies were brought into a local shelter for care. We gave her a warm, safe, comforting space to raise her family and now that they've all been adopted, it's long overdue for Ziti.

If you're ready to add some pasta-tively great company to your life, Ziti is the perfect choice!

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

11/15/2024

Tasha is small, but she can hang with the big dogs. She loves kids and other dogs. She is not quite sure what to think of a cat, but she has met one and just stared with interest. She LOVES to run and play. She is a great snuggler too. At night she will find her person and lay in their lap or with them. Tasha continues to work on potty training, but she is getting better. She sleeps well in her crate at night. She just wants to be where the people and dogs are! Tasha is 4 months old and can't wait to meet you!
https://www.shelterluv.com/matchme/adopt/HRMD/Dog

11/15/2024

Come meet some of our adoptable pups tomorrow at Double Groove Brewing! We will be set up 12:30 to 3:30.

We are also accepting donation drop offs for our Mama dogs- we can still use puppy pads, paper towels, lysol wipes, kongs or any toys.

11/15/2024

Mama Grace delivered 9 pups 2 days ago and Mama Feyre will be delivering any day now. While we look forward to giving these little ones the best start possible, we can’t ignore the bigger picture—this situation could have been prevented.

Too many dogs end up pregnant because they weren’t spayed or neutered, contributing to the overwhelming number of animals in shelters. Every year, millions of puppies are born, but millions more never find homes. It’s time for all responsible pet owners to step up. Spaying and neutering isn’t just about preventing unwanted litters—it’s about reducing the strain on shelters, decreasing health risks for your pets, and ultimately being part of the solution, not the problem.

We’re committed to caring for these soon-to-arrive pups, but we need everyone to do their part in ending the cycle of unplanned pregnancies. If you’re an owner, make sure your pets are spayed or neutered to prevent future litters and give your animals the best life possible. Getting your animal fixed can also reduce cancer risks and prevent potentially fatal pyometra.

Remember: It’s not just about the puppies—it’s about the future of all our pets.

11/15/2024

We are excited to be nominated in 2 categories for Best of Harford County! Please vote for The Hero Rescue under “Out and About” and “Charity/Nonprofit”!

https://baltimoresun.secondstreetapp.com/Best-of-Harford-2025/gallery/461011999/?fbclid=IwY2xjawGjiIdleHRuA2FlbQIxMQABHfmUWz_tjPMr1K4awvZsIjpng8YZwPW_Nf3yy_qTQCaGyTHjl66ciBic2g_aem_WwaIVeHfRqP3zXtsQ8BnVA

Check it out now!

11/15/2024

Tomorrow is our first Black Cat Friday! 🐈‍⬛

For the next several Fridays leading up to Black Friday, we are offering special partially-sponsored adoption fees for all black cats in our care!

A recent study found that black cats have the lowest rate of adoption of any color, at just 10% 🥺But they are no less deserving of love and attention!

Meet our black cats!
🖤Gorgeous floofy Ziti is one of the longest term cats in our care. She is 1.5 years old, very friendly and snuggly (and LOVES men😂)
🖤Pearl and Pebbles (she has turned chocolate brown/black) are sweet "teenagers" who would bring double the fun to any home! At 5 months old, they are the purrfect mix of playful and snuggly. They can be adopted separately too.
🖤Sugar may be the new kid on the block, but she's young, silly and sassy! This 3-month-old girl LOVES food.

Fill out an app before Saturday to be eligible for the partially-sponsored adoption fee: https://www.shelterluv.com/matchme/adopt/HRMD/Cat

11/14/2024

Willow is an adorable 2 year old hound/beagle mix. She is on the shy side but with a little patience, love and treats she will quickly be your best friend. Willow loves other dogs. She goes to doggie daycare once a week and absolutely loves visiting and playing with all her dog friends. She enjoys chew toys, looking out the window or laying in the sun. Willow would love a fenced yard or an adopter willing to work on leash skills as she thinks walks are meant for "hunting" and pulls on the leash.
Are you ready to give this sweet shy girl her furever home?

11/14/2024

With that beautiful face, how could you resist giving Butterscotch a treat?! or a home👀

🧡Butterscotch is a stunning 3-year-old calico cat who loves food and playing fetch! She is incredibly loving and cuddly, preferring to spend her days hanging out with her person. Come to think of it... she sounds more like a dog than a cat🤣

🤍Butterscotch is great with other cats and has tolerated dogs, though she tends to watch them from above.

🖤As the loving mother to our ice cream litter, Butterscotch has seen all her babies find their forever homes, and now it's her turn!

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

11/14/2024

🎶I always feel like somebody's watchin' me🎶

There's little privacy with Mufasa around!

🦁This handsome 2-month-old boy is extremely cuddly with cats and humans alike! He takes a little time to warm up, but once he does, you'll be in his heart from that day on💕

He would do best in a home with a furry friend. Bonus- he is good around dogs too!

Apply to adopt this little king today! https://www.shelterluv.com/matchme/adopt/HRMD/Cat

11/13/2024

Daisy is a super sweet and playful 6 year old poodle mix. She does great on walks and with other dogs, and loves to play “keep away” with stuffed animals! Daisy responds very well to lots of praise! She will make a great addition to anyone's home!
https://www.shelterluv.com/matchme/adopt/HRMD/Dog