Please note that you must fill out an application in advance online or once you arrive at the Rescue in order to meet any animals.

Complete a Dog Application  or  Complete a Cat Application

Adoption Policies

Thank you for your interest in adopting from Animal Rescue, Inc.  Please take a moment to read our adoption policies below. If you have any questions, e-mail This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or call 717-993-3232x224.

1. We do not do same day adoptions.
2. We adopt to areas that are north of Baltimore, south of Harrisburg, east of Gettysburg and west of Lancaster.
3. We do not ship our animals.
4. All animals in the applicant's household must be spayed/neutered.
5. Puppies and kittens must be at least six months old to be adopted into a family with children under six years old.
6. No application will be processed until you have met with the animal. All family members must meet.
7.  All applications received will be processed with the best interests of the animal in mind, and to ensure a successful adoption for your family.
8.  After your application has been received, it will be sent to our committee for processing. Your application will then be reviewed with you by the adoption coordinator.
9. It is a requirement of the rescue for all current dogs in the household to meet with the selected dog. If you are applying for a dog at an off-site location during an adoption event, you must be willing to travel to the main rescue in New Freedom, PA with your current dog (if applicable) to meet as well as for the adoption day.
10. There will be a home visit for dog adoptions. There may be a home visit for cat adoptions.
11. Our animals have not been trained as therapy companions and cannot be adopted for this purpose. 
12.  We do not allow our cats to be declawed. You must sign a "no declaw" agreement. 
13.  You must be at least 21 years of age to adopt.
14.  Animal Rescue, Inc. reserves the right to refuse an adoption to anyone for any reason. All adoption decisions are confidential and final. 

Adoption Locations

Main Rescue at the Maryland Line (dogs and cats)
2 Heritage Farm Drive, New Freedom, PA 17349
Phone: (717) 993-3232
Fax: (717) 993-9645
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Office Hours: Monday – Saturday 10 am – 4 pm, Closed Sunday
Visiting Hours: Mon, Wed, Fri 1-3 & Sat 12:30-3:30
Children 5 years or younger cannot enter our dog yard. If you have a young child,
please bring another adult with you to watch the child while you tour our facility.

The Cattery (cats only)
Putty Hill, MD
(410) 661-7626
By appointment only

Towson PetSmart Luv-a-Pet Center (cats in center, dogs during events)
1238 Putty Hill Ave, Towson, MD 21286

Bel Air PetSmart Luv-a-Pet Center (cats in center, dogs during events)
Harford Mall, 602 Boulton St, Bel Air, MD 21014

Adoption Fees

Puppy (6mos. or less): $350
Dog: $220
Dog 8+ years old: $110
Kitten/Cat: $95
FIV/FeLV+ Cat: Fee Waived
Feral Barn Cat: Fee Waived

What your fee includes:

Dog: Spay/Neuter, Vaccines (Rabies, Distemper [initial vaccine and booster] and Bordetella  [initial vaccine and booster]), testing for Heartworm, Lyme and ehrlichiosis, first dose of Heartworm, flea and tick preventative, deworming, microchip, ID tag = a value of ~$500.

Cat: Spay/Neuter, Vaccines (Rabies and Distemper [initial vaccine and booster]), testing for FIV and FeLV, flea and tick preventative, deworming, microchip, ID tag = a value of ~$370