Canine Humane Network

08/06/2025

We need help for a single run to the landfill. We have one last pile of junk that was too small for another 20 yard dumpster that we have to get off the CHN property. We need a couple of volunteers to help load up at Highland and unload at the Alpha Ridge Landfill in Marriottsville. We'll be renting a truck this Saturday 8/9 and we can start by about 10:00 am or whenever our volunteers are ready. With a couple of volunteers, it shouldn't take any more than about 20 minutes on each end. If you'd be willing to pitch in for our last bit of clean out, that would be fantastic! If you'd like to help out this Saturday, please reply to this post. Thanks!

08/02/2025

Farewell friends! We just finished clearing out our CHN shelter premises in Highland last night. A massive shout out goes to Amber Hamby-Caruso and Katelyn Duck, without whose heroic efforts we would still be tossing out our throw-aways, filling three 20 yard dumpsters, with a little left over. An honorable mention also goes out to our helpful volunteers and especially to Tim Magnani, without whose help we would still be there digging out.

We are sad to have to go, but we are happy about the thousands of homeless adoptable dogs we saved over the past decade. Thanks to everyone who played a part. Please read our farewell message at the link below.

https://caninehumane.org/farewell

07/31/2025

HELP!! Calling all strong, able-bodied friends to help us load a dumpster between 4:30 pm and 8:30 pm on Thursday, 7/31/2025. We have lots of stuff to get rid of and we're running out of time. We will be at our shelter location at 13454 Clarksville Pike, Highland, MD 20777. Even if you can only pitch in for an hour, that will be a big help. Thank you!!!

07/30/2025

We are closed effective 7/31/2025. Thank you all for your support over the years!

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07/27/2025

Update on Rain: Rain is now under the care of Pampered Paws. She still is the same girl with the award for best underbite and sweetest houseguest.

Pampered Paws is actually primarily a cat rescue, but they have taken in Rio and now Rain to help them find their forever homes. If you are still interested in adopting Rain, please contact them through their page: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100080222138980.

We are so grateful to Pampered Paws for helping us find new placement for our dogs. Please check out their page--they are awesome!

07/15/2025

If you’ve had your eye on Everest, note that he is now under the care of PetConnect Rescue . PetConnect Rescue was originally founded to help rescue pets during Hurricane Katrina, and has grown over the years and continues their rescue work from overcrowded shelters between Maryland and Georgia.

We are so grateful to PetConnect Rescue for taking Everest into your care, and we hope that he is able to find his forever home soon. If you are considering adopting Everest, please be sure to review and follow PetConnect’s adoption policies, as they may differ from CHN’s.

PetConnect Rescue website: https://www.petconnectrescue.org

Everest’s Link: https://www.petconnectrescue.org/adopt/dogs/ &page=shelterluv_wrap_1601324508071%2Fembed%2Fanimal%2FPTCR-A-5875