The Baltimore Humane Society (BHS) is a nonprofit organization dedicated to providing compassionate care to animals in need. Located in Reisterstown, Maryland, it operates a no-kill shelter and offers various services to support both animals and their communities. These services include pet adoption, spay/neuter programs, and animal wellness clinics[1][3]. ## History The Baltimore Humane Society was founded in 1927 by Elsie Seeger Barton, a pioneering socialite who dedicated her life to animal welfare after experiencing the companionship of pets during her illness[2][3]. ## Services and Programs - Adoption Programs: BHS offers a structured adoption process that includes submitting an application, meeting with shelter pets, and speaking with adoption counselors. They also have special programs like Pets for Patriots and First Responders Free Adoption[4][5]. - Community Programs: These include a Pet Food Bank for families in financial stress and Humane Education programs for schools and youth groups[5]. - Facilities: BHS manages a 343-acre protected wildlife sanctuary and the Nicodemus Memorial Park pet cemetery, which offers free bereavement services[3]. ## Partnerships BHS is a partner of Best Friends Animal Society, working together to save the lives of dogs and cats across the country[3].