We operate a small rescue organization that is determined to help unwanted shelter animals whose time has run out, and their destiny is deemed perilous. Maryland Animal Sanctuary & Rescue Organization, Inc. is supported by a select few volunteers who have the same passionate desire to save as many shelter animals as possible. Some animals come from local shelters and others form distant shelters, still others are displaced homeless animals found wandering the streets. All the animals are "fostered" out of volunteer's homes. They are socialized with children, other animals, and are exposed to normal family life. We take each animal for a vet check, have them vaccinated, de-wormed ect... If an animal is 22 weeks or more they will always be altered. We require an adoption application, a signed contract and a fee. We will complete a 2 week follow-up and a 6 month follow-up including veterinarian follow-up on your new companion. If you are interested in adopting any of our furry four-legged friends, e-mail us for an adoption application. Please keep in mind : WE will not ship animals, but will consider reasonable transport for the perfect home! The animals hope to hear from you soon. Thanks for considering adoption from a rescue organization!
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Donations are a big part of rescue. Adoption fees do NOT cover the expenses involved in rescue. All money received by our organization is always applied directly towards the ever-increasing veterinarian bills. The money allows us to spay and neuter, vaccinate, and treat many animals who have had a very difficult road to finding their forever families. Almost 100% of the time, our volunteers must use their own funds to feed the foster animals in their care a healthy diet, and often they splurge on toys, treats, or even a new litter box. Fostering is difficult enough... We appreciate the selfless act, but we must also acknowledge the monetary sacrifices they make as well. All our furry friends say a heartfelt "Thank You".
The animals depend on us for everything – from food, to medical care, to toys. Your contibutions are always welcome and needed to offer daily care for lots of needy pets. It may seem bold asking for your assistance, but we have to be the voice for those without one. I know several compassionate people check my site every week, just to see the new faces I have rescued. If you can't adopt at this time, don't worry...there are so many other ways to help. You could foster one of the homeless, You could help organize or attend a fundraiser, Donate items for a flea market or Make craft items for a fundraiser, You could help transport animals from the shelter or Pick up a pet from the vet. Of course, a monetary donation is always appreciated, but we have many other needs as well: You could donate old towels, blankets, sheets, pillows, crates or kennels you no longer use, toys, treats, leashes, collars, bedding for the small furry pets, office supplies, office equiptment, OR even Gift cards from petstores in any amount would be appreciated. My ***SPECIAL REQUESTS this month: Heating Pads for the small orphaned babies, goats milk, formula, nursing bottles for kittens and puppies, KMR, Nutri-CAL for puppies and Kittens.****
If you have the ability to donate money towards the vet bills, that would be greatly appreciated!!! All the vets at Acadamy Animal Hosptial work very hard for rescue organizations such as mine. They do their best to give us reduced fees, but vet bills just seem to keep growing with every animal rescued. You may call in a credit card donation to 410-483-5162, don't forget to have it credited towards the MAS Rescue account! Or If you choose to write a check, you can make it out to Academy Animal Hospital and mail it directly to them at 5915 Belair Road, Baltimore, MD 21206. Don't forget to notate: "Apply towards MAS Rescue's bill". Please contact me via e-mail to make sure the proper amount has been credited. Also note: if you wish to be a volunteer or to schedule a pick-up or drop-off of donated goods please call or e-mail me.
Our Featured Pets...
"HOPE": This kitty showed up on the right porch... Hope is a very sweet, loving Calico kitty. When the homeowner started feeding this little girl, she didn't realize she was pregnant. Not wanting Hope to give birth to her babies outdoors, this kindly person brought her in, contacted the local shelter, who in turn called us. Hope is due to give birth in approximately 2 weeks, she will need a permanent home 8 weeks thereafter. Hope will be spayed, vaccinated, Feluk/FIV tested, and treated for parasites. She deserves a good life. Hope instictively knew how to find a safe harbor for her new family, can you help her now?? Donations are now accepted to help defray the cost of her care, and her babies. You can mail checks to MAS Rescue, P.O.Box 5143, Baltimore, MD 21224. Hope thanks you with lots of kitty Purrs.
"SATINKA": Satinka means 'Magic Dancer'. This poor puppy was born to breeders. It was a planned litter, but Satinka was unplanned. She was born with a defect, a defect that almost cost her her life! She was to be tossed out in the cold to freeze to death. Most breeders create offspring to 'sell', not to loos money. Satinka needed expensive, reconstructive surgery on her two front legs. Essentially they are on backwards. None of this stops Satinka, she gets around on her elbows, plays ball, eats and is growing normally other than her front legs. We decided to take Satinka into our group, and give her every opportunity to live a normal life. E-mail me for pics and a short video. We have received estimates of $3600.00 to repair her legs. We are currently seeking funds to pay for this surgery. IF you can help us, please mail in a donation check with a memo "FOR SATINKA" to P.O. Box 4153, Baltimore, MD 21224. Satinka is a 12 week old Toy Fox Terrier. Satinka Thanks you with lots of puppy Kisses!!
Together... working towards common goals... rescueing the forgotten, the helpless and the homeless four-legged furry friends... I couldn't accomplish all that I have without the help and support of so many dedicated volunteers...
On a fall day in Spetember, a little girl named GRACE, made a selfless decision to help the homeless animals in her community. She decided that she would forgo any birthday presents for her 9th birthday, and asked only that her friends bring gifts for homeless animals to her party. She then contacted our rescue group with boxes loaded with items we use everyday! I was moved to tears. How proud her parents were of her. I am encouraged and filled with hope, by the love and compassion of this little girl. She shows us all how one small act of kindness can have such a huge impact on those innocent lives around us. You are my hero and a leader for us all. Heartfelt thanks from MAS Rescue!!
I wanted to take the time to give a BIG Thanks to several other special people who offer their time, their money, their cars, their homes, their talents, and share their lives with our furry companions in need:
JESSICA and STEVE: This lovely couple adopted an adorable doggie from MAS Rescue named Yoshi. He was loved so much by them, that when Jessica and Steve heard of all the people who were having to reliquish their pets during this economic crisis, they called me to see how they could help. They gladly offered to foster for us. They have so far helped us place at least 10 doggies with new furr-ever families. You have not only saved their lives, but enriched them as well, with all your love and kindness. They leave your arms knowing life is good. THANKS so much for your help!!
Jennifer and her family are a real God-send. We are the recipients of a compassionate family who opened their homes and hearts to homeless doggies in need. Jen is now an intricate part of our rescue organization. She shares her knowledge by speaking in local schools, and for Girl and Boy Scout troops. She has organized fund-raisers for our group. Even MICHAEL, her 'attorney' husband has volunteered his time to incorporate our organization, and we are well on our way to Non-Profit status!! (whew) Jennifer has also recruited her friends into helping us, (no-one is safe... lol). And her family is now the proud owner of a MAS darling doggie called Dolly. Jen has been named the Adoption Coordinator for our group, and I don't know how I ever managed without her. A thousand thanks to you Jennifer!! And your Mom, LORRAINE and HARVEY for helping us out too!! Thanks too for HEATHER, your dog-sitter turned Foster for MAS. KRYSTINE, your neighbor, who fosters for us, and many referrals for furr-ever families.
I would also like to acknowledge the TAPPAN TRANSPORTERS: Sara, Fran, Tom, Billie, Jan, Carly, Emily, you know who you are: Its the time, the gas, the pull fees, renting vans, the sacrifices for all the animals in need of a second chance... without you they would never have that chance. Thanks for all you do.
WENDY & BRIAN you help out when the need is most desperate such as nursing moms, the sick, the injured or just too scared. Your healing touch helps save so many. Also for ordering supplies, planning rescues, and the loan of your vehicle. They also have adopted a few MAS rescues: Puck, Fen, Crom, and a kitty, Janai. Thanks for all your hard work. It doesn't go unnoticed.
DEBBIE for fostering our sweet little Satinka and for driving her all over the area to different vets and specialist for the best price quotes. She wouldn't have made it with out you!! (Debbie has a MAS doggy too!)
I have two wonderful people who have dedicated their time, and their home to helping Cats and Kittens in need. I would like to thank BARBARA and LINDSEY, who each started volunteering for MAS this year. No one understands the plight of cats in a shelter better than us. We have been told..."they don't make it out the door once they arrive". This was not acceptable... they all deserve a chance at life. Cats and Kittens take much longer to place. So many of them are homeless, it can be terribly depressing. The unwavering dedication of these volunteers gives us all hope in a better tomorrow for our feline friends! Lindsey adopted two MAS babies, Brady and Brooks, and Barbara has recently adopted Silk and Satin for herself! Thanks so much!!
I have to thank all the staff at Academy Animal Hospital especially DR. LEWIS. Excellent care, compassion and great friend to animals and people alike.
I also wanted to thank the 'Severna Park Voice' for allowing us to have an article in each publication which highlights an animal in need of a home. Your article has changed the lives of several people for the better, as well as saved the lives of animals.
KUDOS to JULIE who has graciously donated her time, talent, and the supplies needed to make dog fleece toys which we sell at adoption events. She is also a proud dog mom to Ella, a MAS doggie. GIRL SCOUT Troop #1518, Parkville, MD also donated the fleece and made toys for our dogs, and organized a donation night for supplies. Thanks So Much!!
GOOD NEIGHBORS, a volunteer organization in Anne Arundel County, that donated money and supplies to our group when needed. Thanks seems so inadequate a word...!!
KATHY... you know who you are... We appreciate your donations and your daughter's help in obtaining much needed supplies for all our foster friends. THANKS so much!!! : )
MAS Rescue, Inc. has established a wonderful "animal" relationship with KAREN Decker. She is the director of the MD based P.U.P.S. Obedience School. She has offered to help us help more animals with proper training. Her time and the expertise of her staff is priceless. The amazing changes that have been brought to several animals deemed 'unadoptable' and many so many others who bonded quickly to their new owners because of your sessions, is nothing short of Amazing. She has also very generously allowed adopters from MAS the opportunity to train their recued companions for a deep discount. If interested in classes please visit her webpage: www.pupsdogobediencetraining.com. Thanks Karen!!
And always... to My MOM and my children for always being there, moral support, and all your fostering help!! Recently MOM fostered a litter of seven puppies. I love you so much and appreciate your support always!
So many to thank and only so much room... I hope I haven't missed anyone..
