Dog Rescue Near Hunt Valley, Maryland

For Hunt Valley, Cockeysville and Timonium, Petey’s Promise is the small rescue across northern Baltimore County in Upperco. We take in the dogs who have nowhere else to go.

How rescue works for Hunt Valley dogs

The path is the same for every dog. Intake and immediate needs come first, then a veterinary evaluation, then a behavioral evaluation after the dog settles. Rehabilitation follows, ending in adoption to the right family or a lasting place in sanctuary.

All of it happens in Upperco, so a dog from the I-83 corridor trades traffic noise for open space and a quiet routine, which is often the first thing a stressed dog needs.

Capacity is limited, so we can’t promise intake for every dog. We always reply honestly.

Found a stray in Hunt Valley?

Hunt Valley is in Baltimore County. Contact Baltimore County Animal Services, which handles stray and lost dogs countywide and can check for a microchip.

If a dog needs more than a shelter stay, contact us with photos and anything you know about them.

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Help the next dog get out

Before a dog is ever adoptable there’s vet intake, transport, food and bedding to pay for.

FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Petey’s Promise?

Petey’s Promise is a dog rescue and sanctuary effort growing out of Lyndsey Morgan’s rescue work with Obedient BLUE. It helps homeless, abandoned, medically or behaviorally challenged, senior and sanctuary dogs get food, veterinary care, rehabilitation, training, shelter and long-term support. Read our mission.

Can I surrender a dog?

We can’t promise intake. Space, resources and each dog’s needs determine what we can take on. Please contact us with details about the dog and your situation, or call (443) 377-6919, and we’ll respond as soon as we can.

Can I adopt a dog?

Only dogs specifically listed as adoptable are available for adoption. Sanctuary residents are not.

Where does my sponsorship money go?

Sponsorships support Petey’s Promise’s overall rescue and sanctuary work: veterinary care, food, medication, training and rehabilitation, safe housing, transportation, enrichment and emergency treatment. Funds may be used where the need is greatest.

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