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Ways To Donate!
There are many ways to support the mission of the Caroline County Humane Society and help care for animals in need throughout our community.
Financial contributions of any size make an immediate impact, and supporters can also give through corporate, event, and kennel sponsorships that provide both recognition and meaningful support for our programs.
Annual giving allows donors to make a lasting commitment to animal welfare, while donations of needed supplies help us care for animals every day.
For those looking to leave a legacy of compassion, planned giving offers an opportunity to support CCHS well into the future.
Every gift, large or small, helps us continue our lifesaving work for animals and the people who love them.
How Your Donation Goes To Work:
Your donation goes to work immediately to support the animals and people who rely on the Caroline County Humane Society. Contributions help provide daily care for animals in our shelter, including food, medical treatment, enrichment, and safe housing while they wait for their new homes.
Donations also sustain critical community programs such as low-cost spay and neuter services, the pet pantry, humane population control efforts, and compassionate end-of-life services. Every gift helps ensure that animals receive the care they deserve while keeping pets with the families who love them whenever possible.
Did you know your donation is tax deductible?
The Caroline County Humane Society is a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, which means that donations are tax-deductible to the fullest extent allowed by law. When you make a contribution, you will receive a receipt that can be used for your tax records.
Your generosity not only helps provide vital care and services for animals and families in our community, but it may also offer you a valuable tax benefit. We recommend consulting with a tax professional for guidance on how your specific donation may apply to your individual tax situation.
Looking to send something directly to the shelter? Donation can be mailed to:
407 W Belle Street
Ridgely, MD 21660
Checks can be made out to The Caroline County Humane Society.
Other ways you can give...
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As an animal shelter, we are always in need of help! Volunteers, special events, and fund-raisers always need an extra hand. All contributions are tax deductible, and we will gladly submit a receipt to you. On behalf of all of the pets, thank you!
Planned Giving to CCHS
Legacy giving offers ideas as to how you can be a partner in helping us protect animals in our county and maintain an active adoption program for the homeless dogs and cats and other domestic animals that come under our care at the Caroline County Humane Society. Legacy giving provides the resources necessary to sustain excellence and preserve the future of Caroline County Humane Society.

There are as many different ways to support Caroline County Humane Society as there are needs for your support. Planning a gift is more than just finding a need. There are a lot of factors to consider.
The best way to proceed is to call the shelter and ask to speak with Leanne Gower, our Executive Director, who can identify what is your most efficient way to support us.
If you have already included Caroline County Humane Society in your estate plans, please let us know by calling us. We would like to assist you in making certain your intentions will be carried out. If you have not written a will yet, regardless of your charitable intent, please consider it for it is a gift to your loved ones.
Individual circumstances will vary as with all tax and estate planning, please consult your attorney or estate specialist. Some of the gift arrangements are revocable and others cannot be changed once established. Some work better with cash and others with appreciated assets. There are many variations, enough so that a giving plan can be tailored to your needs, desires and capabilities. We will be glad to answer questions and offer suggestions confidentially based on your personal circumstances.
For more information or a confidential discussion of your charitable options,
please call or email info@carolinehumane.org.
Legal Name
Caroline County Humane Society, Inc.
Tax ID Number
52-1528421
