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The Caroline County Humane Society (CCHS) is a 501(c) 3 non-profit organization contracted by the government of Caroline County, Maryland to manage, operate and run the county shelter and to provide humane services for the animals in our county.

11/05/2026

❤️🐾 Sometimes finding the right home takes a little more time. 🐾❤️

Our sweet boy Remy is back at the shelter after his recent placement didn't work out. While we had hoped this would be his happy ending, sometimes a home just isn't the right fit, and that's okay.

Remy is a 3-year-old Pit Bull mix with a big personality, lots of energy, and even more love to give! Unfortunately, his energy level proved to be a little too much for the children in his previous home.

We want to be honest about that because finding Remy a home isn't just about finding someone who loves him. It's about finding someone who understands what he needs to thrive.

Remy is an affectionate, energetic boy who would benefit from an active home with someone who has the time, patience, and willingness to help him work on his manners, build confidence, and learn how to settle.

We've seen how much Remy enjoys getting outside, spending time with people, and having opportunities to burn off some of that energy. He has so much potential with the right guidance and consistency.

A placement that doesn't work out isn't a failure, and it certainly doesn't mean Remy is any less deserving of a home. ❤️

It just means we haven't found his people yet.

Somewhere out there is someone who will see Remy for the wonderful dog he is, understand the work that comes with loving an energetic pup, and be willing to give him the time and guidance he needs.

And until we find them, we'll keep showing up for him.

🐾 Remy is available for adoption, and we'd love to find him a home where he can truly thrive.

📍 Caroline County Humane Society
407 W. Belle Street, Ridgely, MD
📞 410-820-1600
🌐 carolinehumane.org
📧 [email protected]

Please share Remy's story. His people might be just one share away. ❤️

11/04/2026

❤️🐾 THE HEART OF OUR SHELTER: OUR KENNEL TEAM 🐾❤️

As we continue celebrating National Animal Shelter Appreciation Week, we want to shine a light on some of the people who make everything we do possible. The ones who are often working behind the scenes, but whose impact is felt in every corner of our shelter.

Our incredible kennel staff.

Before the doors open to the public, they're already hard at work. Cleaning kennels, preparing meals, administering care, providing enrichment, and making sure every animal has what they need to feel safe and comfortable.

But their work goes so much deeper than the daily responsibilities.

They're the ones who sit quietly with a frightened dog until it begins to trust. Who celebrate the little victories when a nervous cat finally accepts a gentle touch. Who notice when something isn't quite right and make sure an animal gets the attention it needs.

They're there for the difficult days, the heartbreaking moments, and the joyful goodbyes when an animal finally goes home.

Kennel work is physically demanding, emotionally challenging, and often thankless. But it is also some of the most important work that happens within these walls.

Our kennel staff don't just clean kennels and feed animals. They build trust, provide comfort, advocate for those who cannot speak for themselves, and give our animals the love and stability they need while they wait for their next chapter.

And they do it day after day, because they genuinely care.

Today, we want to recognize Richard, Kasey, Kiley, Jalyne, Taylor P., and Taylor V❤️

To our kennel crew: Thank you for the early mornings, the long days, the compassion, the patience, and the countless little things you do that so often go unseen.

You are the hands that care for them, the voices that comfort them, and the hearts that help carry them through some of the hardest chapters of their lives.

The work we do simply wouldn't be possible without you.

You truly save lives every single day, and we are so grateful to have you on our team. ❤️🐾

Please join us in showing some love to our amazing kennel team!

11/04/2026

🐾 Walk With Us Wednesday: Adventure Buddies Edition! 🐾

Sometimes the best walks are the ones that take you beyond the shelter walls!

Our next Adventure Buddies Day is Saturday, November 14th, and we’re looking for some adventure-loving friends to join us!

Our Adventure Buddies program gives our shelter dogs a chance to take a break from kennel life and enjoy some one-on-one time out in the world. Whether it’s a hike through the park, a car ride for a pup cup, or simply spending a relaxing afternoon together, these outings provide much-needed enrichment and help us learn more about our dogs outside the shelter environment.

And the best part? You don’t have to be looking to adopt to make a difference! Just a few hours of your time can mean the world to a shelter dog waiting for their forever home. ❤️

Ready to be someone’s adventure buddy?

🐾 Saturday, November 14th

📝 Register here: https://forms.gle/Tn15kbc1bfNZpHAc9

Let’s get some tails wagging and make this another wonderful day of adventures!

11/04/2026

🐾❤️ Patches has two favorite things: playing fetch and being the center of your universe! 🎾

Meet Patches, our newest sweetheart looking for a forever home!

Patches is a 6-year-old Pit Bull mix with a whole lot of love to give. This sweet girl is incredibly friendly and absolutely LOVES attention. If you're looking for a dog who just wants to be by your side, soaking up all the pets and affection she can get, Patches might be your girl! 🥰

But she's not all snuggles! Patches also enjoys getting outside, walks nicely on the leash, and loves a good game of fetch in the yard. 🎾

We're still getting to know this lovely lady and haven't introduced her to other dogs just yet, but we'll continue learning more about her as she settles in.

One thing we already know? Patches has plenty of love to give and is just waiting for someone to give it right back. ❤️

Come meet this sweet girl and see if she's the missing piece of your family!

📍 Caroline County Humane Society
407 W. Belle Street, Ridgely, MD
📞 410-820-1600
🌐 carolinehumane.org
📧 [email protected]

11/03/2026

🐾🍂 November is Here, and We've Got Some Fun Things Coming Up! 🎄

The holiday season is just around the corner, and we've got some wonderful opportunities to get out in the community, meet some adoptable animals, and celebrate the season together!

Here's where you can find us this month!

🐾 Saturday, November 7 | Petco in Denton
We'll be spending some time at Petco with our information table and potentially a few adoptable furry friends! Stop by, say hello, and learn more about CCHS and the animals in our care.

🐶 Sunday, November 15 | Yarn & Bone
We'll be back at Yarn & Bone for our monthly visit! Come see us, chat with our team, and show some love for your local shelter.

🎅🐾 Friday, November 27 | PAWS & CLAUS! 🎄

Santa Paws is coming to Ridgely!

We're bringing back one of our favorite holiday traditions, Paws & Claus, at the Olde Train Station in Ridgely!

Bring your canine companions for a special holiday photo with Santa! It's the perfect opportunity to get those adorable Christmas card pictures taken before the holiday rush.

We'll also have refreshments and CCHS merchandise available for purchase, so you can enjoy a little holiday cheer while supporting our shelter animals!

And what better way to spend Black Friday than making some festive memories with your four-legged best friend? ❤️

More details about Paws & Claus will be coming soon but remember this is a FREE event for the community!

We love getting out into our community, and we hope you'll make plans to join us for some of these upcoming events.

Mark those calendars, Caroline County! We've got a festive month ahead! 🐾🎄❤️

11/03/2026

More Than Just Volunteers. ❤️

As we continue celebrating National Animal Shelter Appreciation Week, it feels especially fitting that today is also Volunteer Tuesday. Because when we think about what makes our shelter special, we can’t help but think about the people who choose to be part of it.

Our volunteers are so much more than an extra set of hands. They become familiar faces to nervous animals, trusted companions to dogs who have spent far too long waiting for homes, and some of the loudest cheerleaders for the ones who keep getting overlooked.

But it’s not just the relationships they build with our animals. It’s the friendships formed between volunteers, the laughter shared with staff, the way everyone comes together when things get difficult, and the genuine joy that fills the shelter when an animal finally goes home.

Somewhere along the way, volunteering becomes more than something you do. You become part of something. Part of a community, part of a family, and part of every life we work so hard to change.

To our volunteers, thank you for bringing not just your time and energy, but your hearts into our shelter. You make this place better for our animals, our staff, and each other. We are incredibly grateful to have you as part of the CCHS family.

Help us celebrate our volunteers! Share a favorite memory or give a shout-out to a CCHS volunteer who has made a difference. We’d love to fill the comments with a little extra appreciation today!

11/03/2026

Soft as Velvet, full of love, and ready for adventure!

Meet Velvet, our 1-year-old pittie with a playful spirit, plenty of energy, and so much love to give!

Velvet is a sweet, friendly girl who is still very much a puppy at heart! With her medium to high energy level, she’s looking for a home that can keep up with her playful personality and give her plenty of opportunities to burn off that puppy energy.

Like many young dogs, Velvet is still learning. She has shown some resource guarding around food and treats, and our team is continuing to work with her and better understand her behaviors. She’ll need an adopter who can offer patience, consistency, and positive guidance.

Velvet may still have some growing up to do, but that’s part of the beauty of adopting a young dog. She has so much potential and a whole lifetime of love ahead of her. She just needs someone willing to help her become her best self!

Ready to meet Velvet? Come visit us!

Website: carolinehumane.org
Phone: 410-820-1600
Email: [email protected]

Caroline County Humane Society
407 W. Belle Street, Ridgely, MD 21660

11/02/2026

Ending the day with a little more community love! ❤️🐾

Earlier today, we kicked off National Animal Shelter Appreciation Week by celebrating the incredible community that supports our shelter. And what better way to end the day than with a perfect example of that kindness in action!

A huge thank you to ArchiesBlanketsAcrossAmerica for stopping by last week with a wonderful donation of warm, cozy blankets and enrichment toys for our animals!

Those blankets will bring comfort to animals waiting for their new homes, while the toys will help keep curious minds busy and tails wagging!

It’s thoughtful gestures like these that remind us just how lucky we are to have such a caring community behind us.

Thank you, Archie’s Blankets, for helping make our animals’ days a little warmer, brighter, and happier! ❤️

11/02/2026

🐾 National Animal Shelter Appreciation Week: It Starts With YOU! ❤️

This week, we’re celebrating National Animal Shelter Appreciation Week, and throughout the week, we want to shine a light on the people who make the work we do possible.

Today, we’re starting with the heart of it all. Our community.

Every single day, animals come through our doors in need of safety, compassion, medical care, and a second chance. And while our shelter is here to provide those things, we could never do it alone.

It’s the families who open their homes to adopt or foster. The people who donate food, blankets, supplies, or a few dollars when they can. The local businesses that sponsor our events, the neighbors who share our posts, and the individuals who show up when we put out a call for help.

It’s the children who collect donations for their birthdays, the people who advocate for animals who have no voice, and the countless acts of kindness, both big and small, that remind us just how special this community truly is.

You are part of every second chance we give.

So today, as we begin this week of appreciation, we want to say thank you. Thank you for believing in our mission, for standing beside us through the difficult days, and for celebrating every happy ending with us.

This may be Animal Shelter Appreciation Week, but the truth is, we appreciate YOU every single day. ❤️

Stay tuned throughout the week as we celebrate the volunteers, staff, and other incredible people who make Caroline County Humane Society what it is.

11/02/2026

Meet Munchie! 🐾💙

With a name like Munchie, how could you not fall in love?!

This handsome 9-year-old Lab mix is one of our newest arrivals, and he’s already making a wonderful first impression! Munchie has been nothing but sweet and friendly with everyone he’s met, and we’re pretty sure he’s going to steal a few hearts around here.

We’re still getting to know this distinguished gentleman, but here’s what we know so far! Munchie previously lived with another dog, although he hasn’t had a chance to join our playgroups just yet. So far, he’s showing us all the makings of a wonderful senior companion.

At 9 years young, Munchie deserves all the love, comfort, and happiness that comes with having a family of his own. And we’d love nothing more than to see his next chapter begin in a home instead of a kennel. ❤️

Come meet Munchie and see for yourself just how sweet this handsome older gentleman is!

📍 Caroline County Humane Society
407 W. Belle Street, Ridgely, MD
📞 410-820-1600
🌐 carolinehumane.org

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407 W Belle Street
Ridgely, MD
21660

Opening Hours

Tuesday	11am - 7pm
Wednesday	11am - 7pm
Thursday	11am - 5pm
Friday	11am - 5pm
Saturday	11am - 3pm

Website

http://www.carolinehumane.org/

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