Rescue & Transport
All Animals Deserve a Chance
From 2003 to 2019, HART worked with the Garrett County Animal Shelter to rescue the animals that arrived at the shelter and were not adopted. Unfortunately, due to the shelter's space limitations and scarce resources, many of the incoming animals had to be euthanized. By working cooperatively with the shelter and with Rescue Groups, HART was able to rescue and transport 9,306 animals and find adopting homes for 1,385.
HART for Animals has been working cooperatively with the Garrett County Animal Shelter since 2003 to rescue animals and transport them to regional rescue groups for adoption.
Rescues begin when HART's Rescue Coordinator visits the shelter, evaluates the animals, and contacts various rescue groups throughout the region to find out where they would have the greatest chance of being adopted. Once a commitment is obtained from a Rescue Group, HART administers tests and vaccinations, and recruits volunteers to drive the animals to specific locations. The Rescues ensure the suitability of the eventual adopters and spay and neuter all animals prior to adoption.
Even with the new Adoption Wing, HART continues its Rescue and Transport operations. These involve evaluating animals relinquished or brought as strays to the Garrett County Animals Shelter or other local shelters. Those found to be adoptable are transported to rescue groups in surrounding metropolitan areas, where they have a greater chance of being adopted.