Wagsmore-Adopt & Shop

To enforce all state, county, and local laws in Frederick County in order to stop animal cruelty, abuse, and neglect. We provide homes for stray animals in secure and caring settings. To promote an aware and compassionate society, we inform the public about all concerns relating to animals.

The Frederick Friends of Our County Animal Shelter (FFOCAS) is here to assist and support the Frederick County shelter's lifesaving efforts.

The Animal Welfare League of Frederick County (AWLFC) is a non-profit, all-volunteer organization dedicated to animal welfare and rescue.

Our goal is to remove older hounds from shelters who have been abandoned or are in risk of being put to death. Most of the dogs we accept are basset hounds, beagles, and mixes who are 10 years of age or older. Our dogs have an average age of 12 years.

Wags to Riches is a dog rescue and rehabilitation organization that specializes in finding forever homes for dogs in need from communities with high rates of animal abuse and abandonment.