NEW EMAIL! Contact by email here - cindy@maprescue.org

Phone calls accepted on the Rescue line between 9AM and 4PM Eastern time - 410.963.0079

Please limit phone calls to essential conversations. We are so very busy. Thank you.

We are extending our adoption distance to include most of PA, eastern Ohio, NY, NJ. but keep in mind that we do not ship dogs; you must come see the dog in person.

Please note: Most but not all dogs are posted on the website. We ask people to submit an application. And fill it out COMPLETELY. Tell us what you are looking for in a dog, specifically what size dog. Tell us about your house and your yard. If you have children, please tell us how old your children are. We will place puppies under 5 months old (puppy teeth) in homes with younger children.

Like many other rescue groups, MAPR is staggering under the overwhelming number of dogs being surrendered. We are not closed to intake, but we are having to schedule intake. If you need to surrender your dog, please contact us and we will work with you as best as we can. We want to help as many dogs and their people as is possible.

If you have requested an application and have not heard back, CHECK YOUR SPAM FOLDER! The applications are attachments and some seem to be going to SPAM. We are going through applications as quickly as possible. We want our dogs to go home!

If you have already applied, send an email stating your interest to cindy@maprescue.org

A word about the puppymill/dog farm dogs: these dogs were NEVER anyone’s beloved pets. They were treated like livestock; they produced puppies for the farms where they lived. And when the farmer was finished with them, they were given away. So these are the dogs that need the most time and patience. But they come around. And they love you. Fenced yards help. Another dog in the house helps.

Things to consider BEFORE you adopt:

1) Make sure your house is ready for a dog. Put away precious breakable objects.

2) Check your fence line for any holes or broken sections from which a dog could escape. (Hopefully you have a fenced yard!)

3) Collect the necessities - baby gates, crates, food dishes, dog bed

Remember - No adult dog can be placed in a home with children under the age of 6.

There are ALWAYS dogs waiting to come in BUT WE NEED TO GET WHAT WE HAVE OUT AND INTO FOREVER HOMES.

If you have sent an application in the past, and are still interested in adopting, please send an email to cindy@maprescue.org and let us know.

The volume of dogs needing help these days is simply overwhelming.

SCROLL ALL THE WAY DOWN TO SEE AVAILABLE DOGS!

Gizmo was surrendered to a local shelter. The family who owned him said they had no time for him. He is a darling little dog. With those blue eyes, he is a Poodle-mixed breed dog, but his hair is very poodle-y. He is current on all vaccines, HW negative, has been treated for fleas, ticks and worms. His paperwork states that he is 6 years old but his behavior is that of a much younger dog. He loves people and other dogs. He lived with children. He needs to be neutered.

Adoption fee $650 with a $150 refund when neutered.

Inquiry to cindy@maprscue.org

HAPPY NEW YEAR 2026

MAPR had a backlog of Standard Poodles that have now come in. We have Poodles still looking for homes (scroll down).

Please consider fostering. Foster-to-adopt is ALWAYS an option as we will ALWAYS take one of our dogs back.

As I am currently chef, waitress and dishwasher of this organization, - one person doing a lot of jobs - I get back to inquiries etc as quickly as possible, but feel free to nudge me by email. Cindy

Black Standard Poodle puppies coming in late May. 3F, 2M.

Adoption fee $1000 with a $250 refund when the puppy is spayed/neutered to be done in the Summer of 2027.

Inquiries to cindy@maprescue.org

Steffan - one year old phantom-marked SP. Current on all vaccines. Microchipped. After spending the past 6 months with us, he is coming out of his shell with loving care. He walks on lead and is learning to go potty on lead. He will need to be neutered in the next 3-4 months. Adoption fee $750 with a $250 refund after neuter. Inquiries to cindy@maprescue.org

Steffan got the Christmas treatment from Tina, our fantastic groomer! Look at this handsome boy! Doesn’t he look happy?!

Freddie - DOB 1/24. Freddie has been very shy but has recently shown interest in loving handling. He is current on all vaccinations. Microchipped. He will do best in a home with a fenced yard as he does not go potty consistently on lead, but he is learning to walk nicely outside on lead. He can be neutered at any time. Adoption fee $750 with a $250 refund after neuter. Inquiries to cindy@maprescue.org

Ben! Look at what a good groomer can do! Scroll down to see more about this handsome, charming, fun young SP boy.

Arthur - age 7(brown). Mini boy. Currently in foster and doing very well. Arthur has been neutered, microchipped and is current on all vaccines. Adoption fee $450

Inquiries to cindy@maprescue.org

  • Ziva - Portuguese Podengo Pequeno

    Ziva has been in VA with friends, waiting for a home. but so far, no one has come for her. This darling little sweetheart has been spayed and is current on all vaccines. Her adoption fee is $750. Transportation to MD is possible. Inquiries to cindy@maprescue.org

  • Daisy

    Standard Poodle Daisy has been newly groomed. She will do well with any male dog of her size. She will require a fenced yard. She turned a year old in June but has not had her first estrus cycle, so we have not spayed her yet. Adoption fee $650 with a $150 refund after spay. Inquiries to cindy@maprescue.org

  • Andy - Cockapoo

    Fresh from his professional groom today. He is SO happy! Andy has been in a foster home since December and has done very well. He is great on lead, good with other (polite) dogs. He has been neutered, is microchipped and current on vaccines. He will do best as an only dog in a quiet house. Adoption fee $400. Inquiries to cindy@maprescue.org

  • Gypsy

    ADOPTED!

  • Butch - Labradoodle

    Butch is a 5 year old labradoodle. He is neutered, current on all vaccines and microchipped. He weighs 60+ pounds. Walks great on lead. He loves people and other dogs. He does shed, but he sheds less when his coat is kept short (he is due for a haircut!). Butch is ready for a forever home. Adoption fee $500. Inquiries to cindy@maprescue.org

  • Mario

    Mario is one of the TN 4. He is a sweet, happy, slightly shy boy. He is good on leash. He is pretty clean in his crate. Adoption fee is $650 with a $150 refund after neuter. Inquiries to cindy@maprescue.org

  • Eastern Shore Boy - Willie

    ADOPTED

  • Luigi

    Standard Poodle Luigi has been newly groomed and is fantastic for grooming. A fenced yard is required for him. He will do well with any female dog of his size but probably not small dogs. . Adoption fee $650 with a $150 refund after neuter. Inquiries to cindy@maprescue.org

  • Ralphie

    Ralphie is a 2 year old Mini male. A complete sweetheart. Good with other dogs. He is current on all vaccines, HW normal and microchipped. He needs to be neutered. Adoption fee $650 with a $150 refund after neuter. Inquiries to cindy@maprescue.org

  • Atticus

    This very handsome and sweet boy is 2 years old. He weighs 62 pounds, is current on all vaccines and heartworm negative. On a recent walk/ meet and greet, he met several neighborhood dogs and did very well with them. He was great meeting new people too. Adoption fee is $750 with a $250 refund when he is neutered. Inquiries to cindy@maprescue.org

  • Ben

    Ben is a phantom-marked Standard Poodle. He is very friendly, quite lively and bouncy and so will do well in an active family with a fenced yard. He is current on all vaccines and heartworm negative. Adoption fee $750 with a $250 refund after he is neutered. Inquiries to cindy@maprescue.org

Forever in our hearts.

  • Apollo

    It is with a heavy heart that we report that our dear sweet boy, Apollo, lost his struggle with kidney failure. Apollo was a Standard Poodle - Great Pyranees cross that had been purchased for a child as a birthday gift. He was diagnosed as having been born with underdeveloped kidneys before his first birthday. The family decided to give Apollo up to Rescue because they did not want to see him die. We took very good care of Apollo. He lacked for nothing. And at the end of his life, he found a wonderful person to see him over the Bridge. A truly wonderful woman took him and gave him really good time before his huge heart gave out. Run free and well, sweet boy. Until we meet again.

  • Maybelle, sleeping at home

    Maybelle found her angel. She is doing well at this time. We are so happy for her. Such a sweet precious little dog that was dealt a bad hand. But now, she is loved and warm and happy.

  • Bear

    Rest well dear boy. Until we meet again.

  • Baxter

    Baxter found his angel. We wish him well.

  • Barry

    We took Barry from one of the local shelters, but unbeknownst to us or the shelter, Barry was a very sick little dog. We rushed him to the vet and discovered, to our horror, that Barry was dying. We quietly and gently helped him across the Bridge. Run free and well now little man.

  • Abby

    Abby came to MAPR in the Fall of 2023. Much like Baxter, she has end stage heart disease. But she is doing very well! She is in foster with Cindy.

  • Mocha

    Mocha was a dear little dog who had a devastating health problem. We hope to see him again some day, running healthy and free at the Bridge.

Above is a partial list of available dogs. If you are interested in any particular dog, please mention the dog’s name in your inquiry and we will send you an application.

Please note: we CANNOT and WILL NOT adopt adult dogs into a home with children under the age of 6. We are FIRM on this point.