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Animal Welfare League of Frederick County

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The Animal Welfare League of Frederick County is an all-volunteer, non-profit organization dedicated

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The AWLFC was established as a 501 (c) 3 nonprofit organization in 2001. What began as a grassroots group of concerned animal lovers has grown into the county’s largest all-volunteer, no-kill animal rescue and welfare organization. In October 2009, the AWLFC opened our first adoption center and office at 1202 East Patrick Street, Suite 13A, in Frederick, MD. This office serves as the headquarters for all AWLFC activities, including cat and dog adoptions, our monthly spay/neuter clinic, education and training sessions, and fund-raising events. Founded on the philosophy that every animal deserves a loving home, and that euthanasia is neither an acceptable nor humane form of managing animal populations, the AWLFC has four core programs designed to reduce pet homelessness and euthanasia rates in the region. In collaboration with local shelters, other rescue organizations, and concerned citizens, the AWLFC provides foster care for cats and dogs and then places them in a permanent home via our adoption process. Working with property owners and concerned citizens, the AWLFC coordinates the only formal Trap/Neuter/Release (TNR) program in Frederick County, Fixing Frederick’s Felines (FFF). TNR involves the humane trapping of feral and free-roaming cats, sterilization, and vaccination, followed by release back to a committed care-giver who provides food, shelter, and necessary medical care. TNR is the only humane way to manage feral and free-roaming cat populations. The AWLFC offers a monthly spay/neuter clinic designed to help low-income families and individuals access affordable spay/neuter and vaccinations for their pets. In addition to the monthly clinic, AWLFC provides financial assistance to pet owners who need help getting needed veterinary treatment for their cat or dog. AWLFC subsidizes both the monthly spay/neuter clinic and financial assistance for people facing financial hardship. The Friends Helping Felines (FHF) Program was created to help give people the means to spay and neuter homeless cats and kittens and place them in forever homes at those times when the Animal Welfare League's foster program is filled to capacity. FHF participants will have access to reduced rates for routine veterinary care, including spay or neuter and rabies vaccination. And, AWLFC helps people get the cats adopted into forever homes.

10/31/2026

Here’s a flashback to Yam’s first Halloween! 🎃

10/31/2026

Trick-or-Treat 🎃🐈‍⬛🎃

To day is the day to get your feline 🐈‍⬛ a Halloween Catnip Kicker, made with love by an AWLFC Volunteer 🐈‍⬛

AWLFC
1202 East Patrick street
Suit # 13A
Frederick, MD 21701

10/30/2026

Piper and Penelope are patiently waiting on their forever family. They’ve been with us for over a year now. 🤍🖤🤍

Piper (white with tabby tail) is much shyer than her sister Penelope (cow cat). Piper does enjoy being brushed and under the chin scratches. She gives the softest meows when it's time to eat.

Penelope is shy but is a curious gal that will watch supervise you while you're moving around. If she gets scared, she'll go to her sister for comfort. Penelope is a bit more vocal than Piper when it's dinner time.

Both gals are about 3 years of age. They love to eat, enjoy treats and would do well in a calmer home with folks that will give them time to adjust to the change. They will definitely reward you with love. They have been known to love string/ wand toys.

Let's get these girls a forever home 🤍🖤🤍

Stop by the center this weekend to meet your new family members!

10/30/2026

🥜 Peanut is the last kitten from her litter and she is ready for her furever home! She will be at the adoption center Sunday 11/1 from 12-2pm for meet and greets. She is 5 months old, playful, and ready to meet her family.

1202 East Patrick Street
Unit 13A
Frederick, MD

10/29/2026

The Cotton Ball Kittens Poppy, Oliver, Grace and Sofia will be at the Adoption Center this coming Saturday 10/31/26 from 12 noon until 2:00 PM.
For more information you can contact the foster mom via email.
[email protected]

10/28/2026

🎭 The Maryland Ensemble Theatre graciously selected AWLFC as its community partner for their production of “Into the Woods”. At the end of each show, donations were accepted and 50% was gifted to AWLFC. This amazing opportunity supported a wonderful local theater and help animals in need at the same time! 🐾

Thank you so much! We couldn’t do what we do without your generosity. 💜

10/28/2026

Tova and Franklin are ready to be picked for pumpkin season! 🎃

Tova is spunky, curious and fun. Franklin is playful, affectionate and soft. They'd love to stay together, but it's not required.

Both will be at AWLFC on Saturday October 31st, 12-4pm. For more information, please contact [email protected]

10/27/2026

🍯 Meet Honey at Animal Welfare League this Saturday, October 31 from 12 to 4!

She is easy going and would love a house with another cat or two. She loves attention and playtime!

1202 East Patrick Street
Unit 13A
Frederick, MD

Address

1202 East Patrick Street, 13A
Frederick, MD
21701

Opening Hours

Saturday	12pm - 4pm
Sunday	12pm - 4pm

Telephone

+13016635855

Website

http://www.awlfc.org/, https://a.co/3co5kdY, https://www.chewy.com/g/animal-welfare-league-of-frederick-county_b81211628

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