The Animal Care Shelter for Kent County

09/05/2026

We had something important to tell you today.

Unfortunately, we got distracted by the toe beans.

Ghastly and Silent Bob are available for adoption at ACSKC.

09/04/2026

Maverick has been waiting for someone to pick him for a while now.

He was surrendered to a shelter in Georgia alongside a small dog. His buddy was adopted pretty quickly.

Maverick was not.
So he waited. And waited.

Eventually, a certain shelter in Maryland saw the three-legged guy still sitting there and decided he deserved a change of scenery.

So Maverick packed his imaginary suitcase and hopped his way north.
Not literally. We had transportation.

Now that he's here, we're having a hard time figuring out why this delightful guy was overlooked in the first place.

Maverick is only a year old, but he's surprisingly easygoing. He's sweet, affectionate, great with kids, and, as the photographic evidence shows, very happy to make dog friends of all sizes. Cats are a little more exciting because he'd really like them to play with him, so a confident, dog-savvy cat or a cat-free home would be best.

And yes, Maverick has three legs. He gets around beautifully and doesn't seem particularly interested in making a big deal about it. He takes Dasuquin long-term to support his joints, but otherwise he's busy doing regular dog things on slightly less equipment.

Honestly, the only things Maverick seems to be missing are a leg and a family. We can help with one of those.

09/03/2026

09/03/2026

WE DID IT, MARYLAND!

Throughout August, shelters and rescues across the state came together with one big goal: 3,000 adoptions.

The final count? 3,008 animals found homes.

We are incredibly proud that ACSKC — and every adopter who walked through our doors last month — played a part in making that number possible.

To everyone who adopted, shared a post, told a friend, or helped an animal find their way home: thank you.

3,008 animals are starting September exactly where they belong.

09/01/2026

It’s Ginger Cat Appreciation Day, and conveniently, we have TWO available for appreciating.

Please note: neither came with the standard package.

BUBBLE BOY
Bubble Boy is allergic to approximately everything. He has four medications, a monthly allergy injection, and a special diet to keep his severe allergies under control.

He also looks vaguely like a puppet and makes noises that sound suspiciously like a grown man hiding behind a curtain doing a cat impression. We cannot explain this.

PRINCE
Prince has magical crystals in his p*e, which means His Royal Highness requires a special urinary diet.

The name fits. Prince prefers drinking fresh running water directly from the sink and has very specific opinions about who is permitted to pick him up. Those opinions are final.

Neither is exactly low-maintenance.

Bubble Boy comes with a medication schedule. Prince comes with demands.

But both come with a whole lot of personality—and both are looking for someone willing to appreciate them permanently.

Happy Ginger Cat Appreciation Day to two very special orange boys, in every possible meaning of the word. 🧡

09/01/2026

Cheyenne, a 10-year-old female collie, is missing from Big Stone Road in Millington, MD. She has been missing since Saturday, August 29th. She is very friendly and will come when called.

She is wearing a pink camo collar. She is not spayed or microchipped.

Please contact us at 410-778-3648 if you have any information!

09/01/2026

MISSING PET
Baby, the female orange, tabby, and white cat, has been missing since August 25th from 5479 Crosby Road in Rock Hall, Maryland. Baby is spayed and ear-tipped. She is shy until she warms up to you.

Please call ACSKC at 410-778-3648 if you have any sightings of Baby!

08/31/2026

41 adoptions in August!

Thanks to Clear the Shelters, the Maryland 3,000, and our incredible adopters, 23 dogs and puppies and 18 cats and kittens found homes last month.

Thank you to everyone who adopted, shared, and helped make these 41 fresh starts possible!

*Not all adopted animals are pictured.

08/29/2026

Get your furry friends ready for a splash day!