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Montgomery
County
Humane
Society’s Private
Rescue
Shelter…*
A Safe Harbor For Animals
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Address
607 S. Stonestreet Avenue
Rockville, Maryland 20850
Phone: 240.453.9401
Fax: 240.453.9405
Robert Henne, Rescue and Foster Operations Manager
Email: roberth@mchumane.org
Directions |
Hours to See the Animals
Thursday and Friday: 3pm-7pm
Saturday and Sunday: 12noon-5pm
Closed to the Public Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday
Private Rescue's Adoption Policies and Fees |
*Please note that this is the Montgomery County Humane Society's private rescue shelter. It is not the main county shelter.
If you are giving up an animal, please visit the county shelter at:
14645 Rothgeb Drive
Rockville, MD 20850
Phone: 240.773.5960 |
Private Rescue’s Adoption
Policies and Fees |
The overflow rescue facility supports our underlying philosophy that animals should have a second chance regardless of appearance or health. It utilizes state of the art technology to provide a safe and healthy environment for dogs, cats, rabbits, and other small companion animals.
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The MCHS Rescue was opened and established exclusively as an overflow shelter for animals from the county shelter facility. The facility provided by our local government through the contract 30 years ago is insufficient in space and has not grown to support the growing population of our constituency.
The MCHS Rescue, located at 607 South Stonestreet Avenue, is a humanitarian effort dedicated to our commitment that space is not a reason for taking the life of an adoptable animal.
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| With cage capacity for approximately 50 animals, the rescue is especially well-suited for special needs animals that are elderly, easily frightened, or do not show well at the county shelter. This new rescue facility provides these creatures with an opportunity to receive greater specialized attention, care, and a chance to thrive in a calmer setting. In addition, our rescue has a special visiting room where patrons can visit with the animal in a home-like setting. |
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MCHS Private Rescue's Adoption Stats for
Fiscal Year 2008
Intake 1302
Adopted 1071
Breakdown:
Birds ........................................ 41
Cats ....................................... 490
Dogs ...................................... 404
Ferrets ....................................... 6
Guinea Pigs .............................. 43
Rabbits .................................... 53
Reptiles ..................................... 7
Small "Furries".......................... 27 |
The difference of 231 included:
Safe Harbor animals
Returned to main shelter
Reclaimed by owner
PTS due to illness |
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"A chance to thrive in a calmer setting" |
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