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Maryland Department of Agriculture

Help for Pets Displaced by Eviction

Welcome to the new MDA website!

We have launched our new website and are actively monitoring it. If you notice any issues, please submit feedback. Search results may take a few days to update while search engines index the new website.

​​You may have more resources than you know, don't wait to ask for help! 

Reach out to family, friends, and social networks to locate temporary or permanent housing for your pet as soon as possible.

Your local animal shelters may be able to assist you as well, by providing additional resources or temporary foster caretaking while you get back on your feet. If no other solution can be found, they may be able to take your pet into their program to find appropriate placement. Contact your shelter(s) as soon as you think you will need their services! The sooner you contact them, the sooner they can try to help you and find options. Please note that each shelter follows their own policies and procedures, and services may vary from shelter to shelter.