Whiskers is a nonprofit 501(c)3 no-kill volunteer animal rescue, serving Allegany County MD and the surrounding areas in nearby Maryland and West Virginia. We rescue animals who are abandoned, homeless, sick, injured/and or neglected. Animals in our care are spayed or neutered, socialized and receive all appropriate veterinary care and treatment while awaiting adoption. Some are placed in foster homes while they await placement in their permanent homes.

We do not adopt on a first- come, first-serve basis. We place animals in loving, responsible, committed permanent homes, while taking considerable care to find good matches and educating prospective adopters about the responsibilities and costs of bringing a pet into their homes and lives. Any animal that does not find a home, or is not suitable for adoption, due to health issues or lack of socialization, etc., will remain at the rescue, safe and loved, for the rest of his or her life. We also strive to work with area shelters and other rescue organizations to develop a network in order to create a better world for homeless pets.