Next time you are in St. Michaels stop by Brackish Life at 111 Freemont Street and support a local business and the animals at once!
Their greeter “Thor” has made a shirt he is selling JUST for the animals! Every time you purchase one they will donate $5 to the animals of Talbot Humane.
Both long and short sleeve, women’s or unisex! Or order online today from the comfort of your chair at: Brackish Life Thor Shirt
Adoption fees will be waived at participating animal shelters
across Maryland for the month of August
Easton, MD — August 2024: Talbot Humane and fellow shelters across Maryland including Caroline County Humane Society, Queen Anne’s County Animal Services and the Animal Care Center of Kent County, MD are excited for the return of the “Maryland 3,000” adoption challenge. For the month of August, adoption fees will be waived for animals at participating animal shelters across the state. Shelters in almost every county are involved.
Though fees are waived, all regular adoption procedures still apply. Interested adopters should check with their local shelter to see what is included with the adoption of their new pet.
“The goal for this event is to place 3,000, or more pets into loving homes during August.” Shares Patty Quimby, Executive Director of Talbot Humane and President of Professional Animal Workers of Maryland, the state association of animal shelters and animal control units. “Shelters across MD and the country are in crisis right now. Talbot Humane has not had numbers like this since 2015.”
If you have been considering adoption, now it a great time to consider falling in love. With over 20 Maryland shelters participating, you are likely to find that perfect match now!
This event was started over a decade ago by the Baltimore Animal Welfare Alliance made up of shelters in the Baltimore metropolitan area which work together to help animals in need. This event was so successful they expanded it to shelters across Maryland in 2018. While it has not happened since 2019, all participating shelters are excited for its return.
For more information and a list of the participating shelters, please visit www.maryland3000.org.
Talbot Humane is excited to announce our summer Adoption and Community Event! We’re proud to be teaming up with other local rescues, including Baywater Animal Rescue, Caroline Humane Society, Queen Anne Humane Society, Chesapeake Cats and Dogs, Hill Hounds Rescue and Animal Sanctuary, Kitty Kat Kottage, Eastern Shore Rabbit Rescue, and Dorchester County Dog Control.
Make sure you save the date:
July 27th from 11 AM to 3 PM
Dog Days of Summer is a FREE, family entertainment and community service event featuring local rescues and humane societies, community resources, food trucks, kid’s activities, and more!
A huge thank you to our community supporters who will be joining us that day! Come out and enjoy the bounce house, mist tent, face painting, food trucks, and community organizers here to share all Talbot County has to offer.
Register Now
While our event is FREEto attend, all adoption policies are still in place for animals. Please visit our site to apply now. Once approved, applications are good for up to six months, so you’ll be ready to go the day of the event! You can apply HERE.
For same day adoptions please bring the following paperwork with you:
A copy of your current lease with pet policy if you rent
Up-to-date rabies vaccination records for all pets currently in the home
Driver’s license or State Issued ID
We highly encourage you to pre-apply, as same day adoptions will be processed AFTER preapproved applications.
This process is for Talbot Humane animals ONLY. Each rescue or humane society will have their own adoption process.
To pre-apply at any of our partner rescues or humane societies for this event, please visit their websites.
We highly encourage you to call ahead and to prefill out any needed paperwork. Microchips are through 24 PetWatch and will be registered for you. No appointments necessary, as animals will be taken on a first come, first served basis.
All dogs must be on a leash and cats must be in a carrier.
Our Pet Pantry will be open and available throughout the event. If you are in need of food for your animals, please let us know at the event and a staff member will assist you.
If you would like to help our Pet Pantry services, please bring a can or small bag of cat or dog food to donate! We couldn’t do what we do without our humane community.
Please check back often, as we will continue to update community vendors, services, and activities as more organizations register. For more information, contact Laura at adoptions@talbothumane.org
Entry fee is $30 per photo submission, pay online (includes 1 calendar)
You can reserve a date for $15 extra to guarantee your pet’s photo appears
Upload photos and pay fees at talbothumane.org/calendar
Submission period: June 15th – August 10, 2024
Photo requirements: High-resolution digital files, landscape orientation, color, pets only (no people), no digital edits/overlays. Visit contest website for additional resolution information.
Voting Process:
$1 donation = 1 vote
Minimum 5 votes ($5) per entry
Vote for your own or others’ entries online until August 15, 8pm ET
Voting is tabulated in real-time on the website
Offline votes: Mail/visit the shelter by August 5, 2024
Photo Categories & Prizes:
Dogs: Top 6 get Pet of the Month
Cats: Top 4 get Pet of the Month
Other Pets: Top 2 get Pet of the Month
Overall top fundraiser gets the calendar cover
Other Participation Options:
Reserve a calendar date ($15) without entering contest
For the Month of May when you Round Up at Weis in Easton
Talbot Humane wins!
People often wonder if the local organizations actually receive these donations- we can tell you with Weis Markets they do give back! Over the past few years we have received more than $1,500 in gift cards which we use for pet food and event supplies throughout the year!
A few pennies means A LOT to the animals of our community!
Same day registration will also be available for $25.
When: Saturday April 27, 2024 Oxford Day
Where: The Pin Cushion as you enter Oxford , MD on the left
Time: The Blessing of the Animals will be at 8:30A and the walk will follow
Be sure to stay for the fun dog show in the park!
Even if you cannot attend you can make a difference! This year we have “Molly’s Challenge”. In memory of their beloved mother’s best friend “Molly”, friends have made a challenge to match up to $1,500. Help the animals in need by being a part of reaching our goal in memory of “Molly”. Scan or click below to register for the walk or make a donation.
Calling all volunteers, adopters, and foster families to join us on Sunday March 17th at 5P to walk in the Easton St. Patrick’s Day parade. Come dressed in green and if your dog is dog friendly, bring your pup too!
We muster at 5P downtown at the District Court Parking lot!
Next time you are in St. Michaels stop by Brackish Life at 111 Freemont Street and support a local business and the animals at once!
