According to the National Council on Pet Population Study and Policy (NCPPSP), less than 2 percent of lost cats and only 15 to 20 percent of lost dogs are returned to their owners. This is a sad statistic, but it’s true. Your dog and cat cannot tell us their name, address or phone number- that is without your help!

Talbot Humane wants to increase the chances of reunited lost pets and owners.  One safe and effective way to provide identification is through having your pet microchipped.  In recognition of Pet Identification Week which is the 3rd week of April each year, Talbot Humane will be offering microchipping of your dog, cat or ferret for only $1 for the entire month of April. This includes the registration of your chip and an identification tag.

Even if your cat doesn’t go outside, or your dog is always on a leash, accidents happen. Make sure all of your pets are properly identified so they can get home to you in the event of an unforeseen emergency.

To make an appointment, please call 410-822-0107 during office hours. Appointments for chipping are generally scheduled between noon-4P Monday-Saturday.

The Annual event returns! 

Early Bird Registration $20

Day of $25

Join us virtually for $20! 

Register today! https://talbotcohumane.networkforgood.com/events/98674-2026-oxford-day-strutt-your-mutt 

Join us on Sunday May 3rd for our first Designer Purse Bingo!  Doors open at 12P, games begin at 1P. Designer bags, 50/50, tricky tray. Food and beverages will be available for sale as will extra cards and daubers. 

A fun way to spend a Sunday afternoon! 

Buy your tickets today! $30 pre-sale, $35 at the door

https://form.jotform.com/pattycquimby/talbot-humane-purse-bingo-ticket-pr

UNLEASHED for Talbot Humane has been a vital part of our fundraising efforts since 2012. The charity running program has raised almost $500,000 thanks to ordinary folks doing extraordinary things for themselves and the pets of our community. Whether you choose to join and train with our team or simply purchase your charity bib through our organization to be a 2026 team UNLEASHED member, you too are changing lives!

Are you a runner thinking about attending the 2026 Delaware Running Festival in Wilmington April 18-19th?

Why not buy your bib from Talbot Humane!

You receive a registration discount and still help the animals of Maryland’s Eastern Shore! 

Fill out the form and pay. We will get you registered within 48 hours. 

https://form.jotform.com/pattycquimby/unleashed-delaware-running-fest 

If you cannot run this year but would like to support one of our amazing runners, please donate here! 

https://talbotcohumane.networkforgood.com/projects/286942-unleashed-runs-delaware-running-festival-2026

When journalist Melanie Kaplan fosters beagle Hammy after his release from a research lab, she becomes curious about his past and the broader world of animal research. She and Hammy embark on a journey – meeting researchers, activists, ethicists, and innovators. Along the way, she finds thoughtful humans on all sides of the debate, explores promising nonanimal testing developments, and uncovers Hammy’s story. Lab Dog offers hope and a nuanced look at our relationship with a species we both love and exploit.

In conversation with Patty Quimby, Executive Director of Talbot Humane, and Craig Fuller, columnist for The Talbot Spy. Q&A and book signing to follow.

Tickets: $25 (fees not included)

Bookhounds of St. Michaels will have copies for sale at the event

https://melaniedgkaplan.com/ 

To reserve your seat please visit: Spy Nights: Conversations with Craig Fuller: An evening with Melanie D.G. Kaplan | Avalon Foundation

We are thrilled to have our friend Jen Wagner supporting the pets of Talbot Humane again this January. Mark your calendars, January 17th is the next Mosaics for Pets class at Jen Wagner Studios! You DO NOT NEED to be an artist. The images below are all FIRST TIME MOSAICS! See- you CAN do it! This would make a fantastic holiday gift for someone you love or a project to push those post holidays blues away. GIFT CERTIFICATES ARE AVAILABLE 

Register Today: https://www.jenwagnermosaics.com/pet-portrait-workshop 

In our 14^th year, UNLEASHED for Talbot Humane returns to take ordinary friends and neighbors to extraordinary feats for themselves and the animals. This year the team will be training for the Delaware Running Festival Half Marathon on April 19th in Wilmington Delaware! We are excited to be charity Partners with the race, once again working with Corrigan Sports.

What is UNLEASHED? UNLEASHED is a non-competitive, fully supportive charity run/walk program designed to help ordinary people do extraordinary things for themselves and the animals served by Talbot Humane. This program is a charity program which offers training for a half marathon in exchange for fundraising by each runner. DO NOT LET THE FUNDRAISING SCARE YOU! This is the easy part! People will give because you are doing awesome things for yourself and the animals.

This program is for couch potatoes, weekend warriors and everyone in between- come learn more about how you WILL change your life and the lives of the animals one step at a time- literally!  This year Talbot Humane has been chosen as a Charity Partner for the Delaware Running Festival. Help support the runners or buy a bib and come run that day with the team!

Important Dates: 

• First day of Training: Saturday FEBRUARY 7th at 7AM, at the Board of Education overflow parking lot.
• Last Day to register for Training Team: February 28, 2026- extended by a week! 
• Last Day for general public to purchase a race bib through Talbot Humane: March 14, 2026- – contact patty@talbothumane.orgto purchase
• Race Weekend April 18-19 2026

If you would like to speak to someone about the program, contact Head Coach Amy Eutsey at talbothumanevolunteer@gmail.com .

If your business would like to sponsor the team or a specific runner, please submit the sponsorship form or contact Patty Quimby at patty@talbothumane.org

• UNLEASHED sponsorship form 2026

Photos with Santa returns! 2 chances on November 30th and December 14th noon-3p. Pets, kids, families and friends come have your photo taken with Santa. $15 per print. Be sure to shop the Boutique while you wait!