Hodgepodge Pets, Inc

12/15/2025

Thank you to the few folks who have given to us financially and to those that have donated needed supplies.

Please pause and take a moment to remember...

Please remember the times we have helped you or a family member with a pet. Remember the times we have responded to your texts in the middle of the night because your neighbor or friend needed help with an animal.
Remember the joy the pet that you adopted from us brings you everyday.
Please remember how we fostered your pet for free when you were facing uncertainty and hardship. Then, remember how finally being reunited with your beloved pet felt.
Remember how your teenager's depression lifted after volunteering at the rescue. And, how much comfort our support animals brought to your elderly parent.
Remember how we paid your vet bill so your pet could get medical care, and you didn't have to make the decision to surrender or euthanize it.
Remember how we relieved the burden you carried by caring for the pet that you tearfully had to surrender to us. Remember the relief you felt knowing it was loved and cared for here before it went to a wonderful new home.
Remember all of the holidays and parties and life events that we've been invited to, but missed because we were caring for animals.
Life is busy, there's lots to do. Especially during the holidays.
But, please remember there are folks that never get a day off. That give tirelessly. That devote their lives to saving animals and cleaning up other people's messes. People who help when no one else can or will. Folks who have grown weary and are worn down from pleading for help.

We are willing to do the work. But, we need your provisions!
Please give back.

Please remember us...

Folks can donate the following ways:

Venmo:


PayPal:
[email protected]

Hodgepodge Pets
P.O. Box 42
Monkton, Md. 21111

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12/14/2025

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12/12/2025

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In a groundbreaking move for animal rights, Pennsylvania has passed a bill recognizing pets as family members rather than property. This legislative change is a significant victory for animal lovers and advocates across the country. It acknowledges that pets, like dogs, cats, and other animals, have unique bonds with their human families, and they deserve to be treated with respect, dignity, and love.

The change in how pets are viewed under the law could have far-reaching consequences. It paves the way for better legal protections for animals, ensuring that they aren’t just seen as objects to be bought and sold, but as cherished family members. This shift in perspective helps to establish a more humane society, where animals’ needs are more carefully considered, and their well-being is prioritized.

As the world becomes more conscious of animal rights, this bill from Pennsylvania could inspire other states to follow suit. This move is a clear indication that societal attitudes are changing, and that pets are being recognized for the joy, companionship, and emotional support they bring to people’s lives. 🐾💖

12/07/2025

Thank you, Susanna Brennan , and Scratch and Sniff Pet Supplies for hosting our fundraiser today, and for your continued support!
Thank you, Santa Paul, for making the long trip up to help us! We look forward to seeing you every year!

See you next weekend!

12/05/2025

Come out and support the rescue! Hoping to see some familiar faces as well as some alumni Hodgepodge kids!!

12/03/2025

That's so exciting!! Thank you so much, B and Let Live! And, thank you Toni Malin-Vale for nominating us!!

12/02/2025

12/01/2025

Giving Tuesday Appeal: Hodgepodge Pets, Inc needs your Help. Similar to many shelters and rescues, we are struggling to cope with the increasing demand for our services. While rescue work is rewarding, it is also physically, emotionally, and financially draining. Without needed resources, so many longstanding, reputable rescues are closing their doors.

We have many pets in the rescue that need to be fixed, several that need dentals and grooming, hooves that need to be trimmed, pets that need to see specialists, preventatives that need ro be purchased, and vaccines are coming due - again. We are bursting at the seams and are in constant need of pet food.

We help as many people and pets as we can, and saying no is so incredibly hard. Some days it feels as though we are on a sinking ship and we have to choose who gets a life vest. All are deserving, but there aren't enough to go around. It's a terrible feeling...

This year, even more than last, we have seen a huge increase in hardship cases. Our Hardship Program provides free fostering for military personnel and first responders, and for those facing various challeges: homelessness, divorce, hospitalizations, rehab, domestic violence, and more. We have happily reunited many beloved pets with their owners when they were back on their feet. While rewarding, it is costly. Most of these hardship pets come into our rescue needing to be treated for fleas and worms, to be fixed or vaccinated, or needing surgeries. Others need behaviorists and training. All need to be fed and provided for while in our care.

In over 30 years of operation, things have never been so dire. Rescuers are tired. Please help relieve some of the burden. Please donate so that we can continue to pick up the pieces. Please be that life vest and help us to be able to say yes more often.

Thank you for your support!

11/30/2025

Listen guys. I’m not posting this to shame this person, I’m posting it as a reminder of the daily reality we see here in rescue. It’s not specific to our organization, it’s ALL of us in animal welfare, country wide. We are in fact in crisis, despite what some small minded folks believe, and it’s not getting any better. Shelters and rescues stay full, and the requests for help, NEVER stop coming.

11/24/2025

A belated, but huge thank-you to Baron's K9 Market for their dog food donation last month! They even drove over from Fallston to deliver it to us!

We use the dog food that is donated, or that we pick up on sale, mixed with Purina One or Dog Chow, so at least 50% of the dog's diets are consistent. This is a huge help to us and we are so appreciative!!

We have 2 bulldog mixes with allergies, and the Limited Ingredient food has helped to clear up their coats/ears. They look great now!

Thank you, Jackie, for your continued support!

11/20/2025

Has anyone tried this?

11/19/2025