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Baltimore animal shelters

There are 216 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 513 people, earn more than $58 million in revenue each year, and have assets of $88 million.
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Job trends for Baltimore animal shelters

Employees per organizationNumber of organizations
0
 
35
1-10
 
11
11-25
 
6
26-100
 
5
101 to 1,000
 
1
1,000+
 
0
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Sizes of animal shelters in Baltimore

Revenues per organizationNumber of organizations
< $250k
 
78
$250k to $1M
 
13
$1M to $5M
 
9
$5M to $25M
 
3
$25M to $100M
 
0
$100M+
 
0
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Directory of animal shelters in Baltimore

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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
$11.7m
Assets
$16.1m
Employees
66
EIN
59-3822764
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
$8.0m
Assets
$6.6m
Employees
116
EIN
86-1130456
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
$2.7m
Assets
$7.3m
Employees
93
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
$2.9m
Assets
$15.7m
Employees
17
EIN
52-1061126
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Days End Farm Horse Rescue (DEFHR)

Rescues and rehabilitates abused and neglected horses in collaboration with local agencies, while also providing outreach programs to prevent abuse.
Revenue
$3.5m
Assets
$7.6m
Employees
26
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)

Race for Life

Race for Life rescues animals in life-threatening situations by providing air transportation. Their mission is to reduce animal euthanasia and support underserved communities.
Revenue
$1.0m
Assets
$4.3m
Employees
6
EIN
87-3813883
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
12
EIN
52-2001456
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
$1.4m
Assets
$5.8m
Employees
32
EIN
52-0796950
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
$902.2k
Assets
$1.3m
Employees
1
EIN
52-1684353
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
$1.3m
Assets
$2.0m
Employees
3
EIN
46-0986465
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Retired Racehorse Project

Retired Racehorse Project promotes and facilitates the adoption of retired thoroughbred racehorses through education and events showcasing their versatility.
Revenue
$767.9k
Assets
$271.0k
Employees
8
EIN
27-1622725
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Animals' Angels Incorporated

Animals' Angels Incorporated investigates and improves farm animal conditions, advocates for humane treatment, and documents practices to promote positive change in the industry.
Revenue
$1.6m
Assets
$2.3m
Employees
5
EIN
20-8780367
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
$828.3k
Assets
$1.4m
Employees
39
EIN
20-4323931
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Spay Spa and Neuter Nook

To find loving, permanent homes for any adoptable animal placed under our care, to provide a safe haven and rehabilitation to feral and neglected cats rescued from abusive situations, and to put an end to needless euthanasia because of pet overpopulation.
Revenue
$1.4m
Assets
$2.1m
Employees
21
EIN
52-2312763
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Friends of Anne Arundel County Animal Care and Control

Paid for life-saving items to benefit the animals in the municipal shelter that the shelter couldn't afford, such as vet Care, medications, and grants to partner rescue organizations that accepted shelter animals. Support for the animals in aa co.
Revenue
$143.4k
Assets
$185.7k
Employees
0
EIN
47-1552999
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Beyondthepawspetrescue Corporation

Beyondthepawspetrescue Corporation is an animal shelter or animal welfare organization in Halethorpe, MD that was founded in 2025.
Revenue
N/A
Assets
N/A
Employees
N/A
EIN
33-2981787
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Compass Rose Rescue- Maryland

Compass Rose Rescue- Maryland is an animal shelter or animal welfare organization in Centreville, MD that was founded in 2025.
Revenue
N/A
Assets
N/A
Employees
N/A
EIN
39-3643307
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Rescuegroupsorg

Rescuegroups.orRescuegroupsorgrg provides free and low cost information technology services to animal rescue and shelter organizations. Technology services for animal rescue & shelter organizations.
Revenue
$132.1k
Assets
$175.2k
Employees
1
EIN
01-0596305
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Peyton's Promise

Peyton's Promise is an animal shelter or animal welfare organization in Arnold, MD that was founded in 2024.
Revenue
N/A
Assets
N/A
Employees
N/A
EIN
99-4238058
IRS type
501(c)(3)
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