About Us
Mission: Talbot Humane provides a safe and healthy environment for unwanted companion animals in its care; places adoptable companion animals in good homes; protects all animals from cruelty and neglect; and reduces the unwanted companion animal population through spay/neuter and educational services in Talbot County, Maryland.
Talbot Humane has been helping animals in Talbot County, Maryland, since 1932. For over 75 years our goals have been:
- To rescue companion animals from neglect;
- To place them into loving homes;
- To reunite lost pets with their owners; and
- To reduce pet overpopulation through aggressive spay and neuter programs.
Our compassionate staff and dedicated volunteers are making a difference every day, offering crucial services to our community. Talbot Humane’s adoption program is highly successful. We provide low cost spay/neuter surgery, and a food pantry that provides more than 2,500 pounds of pet food annually to residents in need. Our educational programs offer information on a wide variety of animal care topics.
Talbot Humane’s contract to provide animal control services to Talbot County funds only a portion of our operating budget. As a nonprofit, 501 (c)(3) organization, we rely heavily on the support of our county residents and other friends for our year‐round fundraising efforts.
Our facility at 7894 Ocean Gateway in Easton has expanded over the years to keep up with the needs of a growing animal population in the community. Caring for an average of 1,200 animals each year requires a significant commitment of funds for services and a small staff, even with the outstanding dedication of more than 200 volunteers.
Those volunteers and staff bring a wide variety of interests, talents, and skills to our efforts. What they all share is extraordinary compassion and commitment to the welfare of the homeless animals in Talbot Humane’s care.
