Talbot Humane is excited to announce our summer Community and Adoption Event: Summer Lovin’! We’re proud to be teaming up with other local rescues, including Caroline County Humane Society and Kitty Kat Kottage!

SAVE THE DATE!

Jul7 26th from 11 AM to 3 PM

Summer Lovin’ is a FREE, family entertainment and community service event featuring local rescues and humane societies, community resources, a band, 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, The Spirits performing live music, and community organizers here to share so many of the amazing resources Talbot County has to offer.

REGISTER NOW

While our event is FREE to 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.

For Baywater Animal Rescue, click here.

For Dorchester County Dog Control, click here.

For Caroline Humane Society, click here.

For Queen Anne Humane Society, click here.

For Chesapeake Cats and Dogs, click here.

For Hill Hounds Rescue and Animal Sanctuary, click here.

For Eastern Shore Rabbit Rescue, click here.

$1 Microchips will be available during the event!

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 services and activities as more organizations register. For more information, contact Laura at adoptions@talbothumane.org

In times of crisis, people are often told to leave their homes for a “short time,” only to find that they cannot return for days or even weeks. As a result, community animal shelters are overwhelmed with lost and separated cats and dogs following a disaster. The past years have reminded us emergencies are not only natural disasters but could be family illnesses and injury too.

Being prepared is the best step families can take to ensure that they and their pets are ready to face an emergency. Knowing that a kit is packed and ready to go can put families at ease.

“Helping our residents and pets during an emergency is extremely important to our organization.” Said Patty Quimby, Executive Director of Talbot Humane.  “The Talbot Animal Disaster Services  Team has been in place and ready to assist our residents during weather or other catastrophic emergencies where an emergency shelter would need to be opened since 2010.  Providing the tools to our residents to be prepared in the event of an emergency is a priority.”  Quimby adds, “Preparedness saves lives.”

We encourage families to build a Pet Emergency Go-Kit and store it with the rest of the family’s emergency preparations:

• Basic first aid supplies
• A 3-day supply of bottled water and the pet’s preferred food, held in a waterproof container
• Safety harness and leash
• Waste clean-up supplies
• Medications and a copy of the pet’s medical records
• List of veterinarians and local pet care organizations
• List of the pet’s feeding routine and any behavioral issues
• Comfort items, such as a blanket or favorite toy, to help keep the pet calm and comfortable

 Tips to Help Ensure Your Pet’s Safety in an Emergency:

• Ensure your pet’s identification by using a microchip or collar ID tag, and make sure that your contact information is up-to-date.
• Display a pet rescue decal on your front door or window to let first responders know there is a pet in the house. Include your veterinarian’s contact information.
• Learn where your pet likes to hide in your house when frightened. Finding your pet quickly will help you evacuate faster.
• Identify a location to take your pet if you need to leave your immediate area. Keep in mind that disaster shelters for people may not be open to pets. These shelters that do accept pets are not drop and go shelters- you must reside in the shelter for your pets to be admitted. We highly recommend owners scout hotels and motels with pet-friendly policies and ask relatives or friends if they could house you and your pet.
• Carry a picture of your pet in the event of separation.
• If you need to evacuate, consider taking a pet carrier or crate for transport and safe-keeping.

Families looking to learn more about disaster preparedness and safety can contact Talbot Humane (410)822-0107.

New this year- your best friend could be the 2026 SpokesPet and have their image used in our promotions and advertising all year long!

The contest is easy- You take a fab photo of your pet. Upload to the contest website and share share share! Every dollar donated is a vote! This contest has raised over $70,000 for the animals over the past 6 years. 

Contest starts June 16th and goes until August 16th so start snapping those photos today! 

To learn more, visit the contest website now: 2026 Petparazzi Contest 

Save the date to shop or reserve your spot today to sell your treasures. $20 a spot to be paid the day of the sale.

https://form.jotform.com/pattycquimby/2025-talbot-humane-yard-sale

Round Up in May and help the animals of Talbot Humane! All month when you shop at Weis of Easton and choose to “Round Up for Charity” at checkout, you will be making a donation to Talbot Humane. We are often asked if we really receive these donations and yes, we do! We are thankful for our relationship with Weis Markets over the past several years. They are the Cat’s Pajamas! 

Roberto’s Pizza and Italian Restaurant is giving back to the animals on April 23rd. Join us for lunch or dinner and support the animals of the Midshore! We thank Roberto and his family for being a part of our amazing Humane Community! 

Located at: 8168 Elliott Rd Suite B, Easton, MD 21601

Place your order at 410-690-3820

For just $25, you can name a cat that comes into our shelter, and we’ll make sure they get spayed or neutered. The best part? You’re helping control the pet population while having a little fun.

Want to name a cat after a friend who would get a kick out of it? A celebrity? A politician? Go for it! First names (or first name + last initial) only. Submit as many as you like—there’s no limit!

Every dollar raised goes directly toward our lifesaving spay/neuter efforts, helping reduce the number of homeless cats in our community.

Ready to name a cat and make a difference? Click HERE to submit your names today!

For the month of April, Talbot Humane will be offering microchipping of pets for $1 each!

You DO NOT need to be a resident to benefit from this offer!

Appointments are required, so call today to make yours! 

410-822-0107

Hunters Tavern

Paws & Plates host for April

In the Historic Tidewater Inn!

Join us for LUNCH and dinner to raise funds for the animals of the Midshore. From 3:30P- 6:30P on the terrace:

Yappy hour, doggie menu, best dressed mutt contest too!

Patrons encouraged to bring donations of food, toys and treats.

Don’t miss the fun!

Doing good, one bite at a time!