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The Caroline County Humane Society (CCHS) is a 501(c) 3 non-profit organization contracted by the government of Caroline County, Maryland to manage, operate and run the county shelter and to provide humane services for the animals in our county.
11/26/2024
Monroe wants to remind you to join us this Friday night at the Ridgely Train Station from 5-8 PM for a heartwarming holiday event benefiting the Humane Society! Bring your furry friends, or just your holiday spirit, for a festive photo with Santa Claus.
100% of the proceeds will go to supporting the animals in need at the Humane Society.
We canāt wait to see you thereāletās make this holiday season extra special for our pets.
11/25/2024
šš¾ Stuff the Van: Pet Food Drive š¾š
This week, weāre working hard to fill our van with pet food donations to stock our Pet Pantryāand we need your help! Every donation, big or small, makes a huge difference in supporting families and pets in need.
Our Pet Pantry program is a crucial resource for our community, helping families facing financial hardship keep their pets at home rather than in shelters. By providing essential food and support, we ensure pets stay with the people who love them.
The drive ends this Friday at our Paws & Claus Santa Pet Photo Event. Please consider donating any size or brand of pet food to help us reach our goal.
Drop off donations or have delivered to:
407 W Belle St
Ridgely MD 21660
Letās make this holiday season brighter for pets in our community!
11/25/2024
Our sweet senior, blind boy Wonder, found his new home!. We don't know who is smiling more, Wonder or his new mom!
Snuggles is a delightful 16-year-old tabby looking for a new home! Her favorite activity is soaking up the sun, whether lounging in a cozy spot or stretching out in a warm sunbeam. This charming lady truly knows how to relax and enjoy life. Recently surrendered, sheās ready to find a peaceful place with a window perch where she can watch the birds and enjoy the sights. If youāre looking for a gentle companion to brighten your days, come meet Snuggles and see if sheās the perfect fit for you!
1-410-820-1600 [email protected]
11/24/2024
Looking for the ultimate recipe for love this holiday season? Meet Stuffing and Butterball! These two cuties are ready to spend Thanksgiving with you! Stop by and see if one (or both!) is the missing ingredient in your life. ā
11/22/2024
Donāt forget! Our Paws & Claus event is coming up on November 29th 5-8pm at the Ridgely Train Station and itās the perfect opportunity to get a festive photo with Santa while supporting our shelter!
Stokely, one of our sweet adoptable pups, went to check out the lights and even tried out one of the selfie stationsāand as you can see, heās ready to show you how much fun it can be! Take your own holiday photos and make some extra memories with your family.
This event is a donation based fundraiser. All proceeds go to supporting our shelter and the animals in our care. We canāt wait to see you there.
11/21/2024
Stokely here to personally invite you to our Paws & Claus Photo Event on November 29 at the Ridgely Train Station from 5-8pm. Come get a festive photo with Santa and support my shelter friends and me!
Iām all ready for the holiday season, and Iām hoping to find my new home by Christmas.
Donāt miss out on the fun and holiday cheer! We canāt wait to see you there.
11/20/2024
š¾Meet Minnieš¾
Minnie is an 8-month-old brown pittie mix with big, floppy ears that just add to her irresistible charm! Sheās a sweet and energetic pup who loves spending time with our volunteers, whether itās going for walks, jogs, or just soaking up some affection. Minnie is always up for an adventure and loves being around people.
While she enjoys her outings, sheās not a fan of heading back to her kennel afterward. Minnie is ready to leave the kennel life behind and find a place where she can feel at homeāsomewhere she can enjoy her walks, snuggle time, and all the love she deserves.
If you're looking for a fun, loving companion with plenty of personality, come meet Minnie todayāsheās waiting to share her love with you!
Weāre gearing up for our Stuff the Van campaign, running now through November 29, and we need your help! Weāre collecting donations of pet food to stock our Pet Pantry, a crucial program that helps keep pets in their homes. Many families in our community rely on this pantry to provide their pets with the food they need, and your donations make all the difference.
By donating pet food, youāre helping ensure that pets donāt have to be surrendered because their families canāt afford food. Itās a simple way to make a big impact in keeping pets with the people who love them.
You can drop off donations at our shelter anytime, or bring them with you to our Paws and Claus Santa photo event on November 29 from 5 to 8 PM at the Ridgely train station. And for our non-local supporters, weād love for you to be part of this campaign too ā you can have your donations shipped directly to our shelter!
CCHS
407 W Belle St
Ridgely MD 21660
We truly appreciate your support. Letās come together as a community and keep pets where they belong ā in their homes with their families. Thank you for helping us make a difference!
11/19/2024
146 Days....that's how long Clancy has waited to find a new home. Clancy is a staff and volunteer favorite, and no one can understand why Clancy has never had a single application.
Clancy is great with other dogs. He is our play group rock star. Clancy loves people and should be fine with cats. Clancy does great on walks and knows many, many commands. His recall to his name is amazing. Yet, with all these incredible attributes, he still waits.
Clancy ( and Esmeralda) are our longest in shelter residents. Please, please help us find Clancy a home for the holidays. Even if it's a foster home, he can have a break from the stress of the shelter.
Pumpkin & Pepper have officially found their new home, and we couldnāt be happier for them! These two sweet kittens spent their early days in a loving foster home where they got the care and attention they needed to grow strong and healthy. Foster homes make all the difference in setting kittens up for success and happiness.
A huge thank you to their wonderful foster family for helping them get to this point, and congratulations to the new family for welcoming them both into your lives! We canāt wait to see all the joy they bring!
11/19/2024
šš¾ Help Our Pets Experience Thanksgiving at Home š¾š
This Thanksgiving, weāre hoping to give all our shelter pets ā 185 cats/kittens and 40 dogs ā a chance to spend the holiday out of the shelter and in a loving home. š¦ā¤ļø
We know this is a big task, but with the support of our amazing community, we believe we can do it! Whether you choose to adopt or foster, every pet deserves a warm, safe place to call home this season.
Letās work together to make sure no pet has to spend Thanksgiving in the shelter. Can you help?
Ready to adopt or foster? Visit us today and meet your new best friend!
Our sweet boy, Stokely, who is a 6 year old lab, desperately needs a foster. Stokely has been with us for about 2 months now. When Stokely came to us, his ears were very, very infected. Stokely has been on antibiotics and is getting his ears cleaned, but what Stokely really needs is a home!
Stokely is easygoing and laid-back. His sweet personality will make you fall in love with him quickly. He is great with other dogs and should be ok with cats.
Foster needs to understand that you will need to give him antibiotics for his ears, and his ears will need to be cleaned twice daily. All medical expenses will be covered by the shelter.
Please consider fostering Stokely. If you can't foster, please share. If you are interested in fostering Stokely, please contact:
Thank you to all the amazing participants and to everyone who donated to support our shelter. Your generosity has made a real difference, and together, weāve raised $6,196 that will help us continue our work caring for these wonderful pets. We couldn't have done it without you!
Stay tuned for more fun events, and thanks again for your continued support!
11/17/2024
After last nightās Tyson vs. Paul fight, I think these two kittens might have put on a better show!
11/16/2024
ā° Last Chance to Vote! ā°
The Photo Fundraiser Contest is winding down and weāre in the final stretch! With just 3 hours left, itās still anyoneās game for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place! š
If you havenāt voted yet, nowās the time! Your support could make all the difference. Every vote counts, and itās a tight race at the top. Letās make these final hours count!
Vote now and help us reach our goal!
Link to vote in comments.
11/16/2024
ā° Last chance to help us hit our goal! ā°
Our Photo Contest Fundraiser ends tonight at 9 PM.
Thanks to the incredible support of our community, weāve raised $5,000 so far. These funds will go directly to helping the animals in our care, from medical treatments to finding loving homes.
If you havenāt had a chance to donate yet, thereās still time! Every dollar helps and gets us one step closer to reaching our goal. Letās make these last few hours count for the animals who need us most.
Thank you to everyone whoās already donated. Weāre so grateful for your support in helping us continue our mission to save lives and give second chances.
Fundraiser for Caroline County Humane Society
11/16/2024
š¾Meet Newtš¾
This adorable 3-month-old black-and-white bully mix is as sweet as pumpkin pie and ready to share all the love this holiday season! Newt is a happy-go-lucky pup who loves playgroup, chasing after toys, and making new friends. He's currently at the shelter with his brother, Alby, but he's dreaming of finding a home where he can snuggle up and give thanks for belly rubs, treats, and endless playtime. Could you be the one to make his holiday wish come true? Come meet this little bundle of joy and bring some extra warmth to your family this season!
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Thanksgiving came early for our shelter cats! Our amazing volunteers went all out preparing a special holiday feast for our feline friends, making sure they felt extra loved and cared for. Moments like these remind us how much joy a little kindness can bring. Happy early Thanksgiving from our shelter family to yours!
#happythanksgivng #volunteer #cchs #community #cats
Our pups are soaking up the sunshine and loving playgroup time today! āļø It was the perfect day for some fun and fresh air. #HappyDogs
š Tazo, Buffy & Waddles (adopted) our buff-colored kittens, perfect for cozy fall days! These adorable furballs are ready to bring warmth and joy to your home, just like your favorite pumpkin spice latte. Snuggle up with them this season and let the cuteness fill your heart! š¾š #FallKittens #PumpkinSpicePals #AdoptLove
š¤ļø Saturday Morning Check-In
Hiding under the covers like... āDo I really have to get up?ā
Who else is enjoying a slow start today like Zelda (aka Gizzy)?
#WeekendSnuggles #LazySaturday #UndercoverAdventures #StayCozy
Trent recently enjoyed a fun Dog Day Out field trip with one of his favorite volunteers. They spent the day exploring the Martinak State Park, meeting new friends, and even made a stop at Petco! Trent is the perfect companion for an adventure, but what he really needs is a loving home or a foster to give him the care he deserves.
If youāre looking for a loyal, easygoing dog whoās ready to be your best friend, Trent is waiting for you. Could you be his hero? Call 410-820-1600 to inquire about him.
Big thanks to Benebone for making Rihannaās day with these amazing bones! Sheās been at the shelter the longest, but today sheās feeling like the luckiest dog. The box said it best: āYou lucky dog!ā and we couldnāt agree more. Hereās to more happy chews and hopefully, her new home soon! #benebone
Congratulations to Demi for bouncing her way right into her new home. Happy tails!
#cchshappyadoption #adopt
The Caroline County Humane Society (CCHS) is a 501(c) 3 non-profit organization contracted by the government of Caroline County, Maryland to manage, operate and run the county shelter and to provide humane services for the animals in our county.
In 1987, an initial attempt was made to organize a local humane society in Caroline County. While this attempt did not succeed, those same dedicated volunteers were not deterred. They began anew and in 1994 CCHS was firmly established in memory of Christina Blades-Fleetwood. Truly a grass-roots organization, early meetings were held in the court house in Denton. Animals in need were housed wherever space could be found and adoptable animals lived in volunteer homes until a new home could be found. Cruelty investigations were carried out in volunteer vehicles and the CCHS telephone was installed in a board memberās home.
In 1995, we expanded our vision with the dream of constructing a new shelter. In 1996, we applied for and received our 501c3 non-profit status. In 1998, we worked with the County to create the first ever Animal Control Ordinance in Caroline County. In 2000, thanks to a grant and loan from the USDA, the shelter in Ridgely became reality. Our contract with the county grew to include the enforcement of the County animal control ordinance, the operation of the newly built shelter, and providing Humane Services in Caroline County.
We care for almost 1,800 abandoned neglected, abused and homeless animals every single year. We maintain an active adoption and rescue program. We offer low cost spay/neuter surgeries funded by grants, and in 2010 we received the generous gift of a mobile spay/neuter clinic which operates at the shelter in Ridgely. CCHS provides educational programs, various community outreach initiatives, and has many fundraisers throughout the year.
The Caroline County Humane Society takes quiet pride in how far we have come. Through dedication, commitment and our love for the animals, we have made a difference; a difference not only in the lives of thousands of animals who were given a second chance, but in our community and in the lives of the citizens of our county that we serve. From our humble beginnings 30 years ago, we are proud to be called āthe little shelter that couldā.
