DEFENDERS OF ANIMAL RIGHTS, INC.

14412 Old York Road Phoenix, MD 21131

About Us

What Defenders Is About

Your Kindness Matters

Sad Puppies

A Man And His Dog

Who We Are

Identifying Our Goals

Our Strategy & Capacity

Making Progress

Driving Directions

Adoptions

Available Animals

Donations

Wish List

A Legacy of Kindness

Cruelty Cases

Humane Education

Lost & Found Services

Pet Therapy

Employment

Financial Information

Policies

2009 Annual Report

        Defenders of Animal Rights, Inc., is a 501 (c)(3) nonprofit organization dedicated to eliminating cruelty to all animals.  Founded in 1975, we celebrate our 35th Anniversary this year!
    
        In 1988, our shelter opened in the middle of a 35.8 acre wildlife sanctuary in Northern Baltimore County.
  
What makes Defenders so unique is that we hold adoptable animals for as long as it takes to find each and every one a forever home.  We have adopted out almost 26,000 animals!  Our adoption rate is about 97%.
Defenders of Animal Rights offers a variety of programs to benefit both the animals and the community.  Below is a directory of services:
       
                   
     
~  Pet Adoption Center
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Wildlife and Farm Animal Sanctuary
      ~  Animal Rescues and Veterinary Care
      ~  Rehabilitation of abused, neglected,
                & abandoned animals
      ~  Low-Cost Spay/Neuter Program
 
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Lost and Found service
      ~  Grief Counseling
      ~  Youth Work/Community Service
      ~  Humane Education


         All our programs rely solely on public donations.  We do not receive any federal, state, or local aid.  Nor, do we employ any professional fundraiser organization.  We would rather spend your donated dollars directly on services that benefit our homeless animals.   WE DO NOT SELL, GIVE, OR LEASE Donors' NAMES!

         Our rescue work depends on kind people like you to help STOP animal cruelty and strive for a kinder tomorrow.
                        

             
Please, can you help us?  
There is no greater reward than saving lives.
   

Visitors are always welcomed! 
It is a great way to see your kind generosity at work! 

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"The scales of justice must be equal for all God's creatures."