Needful Souls Dog Rescue is a privately funded animal rescue rescuing dogs from imminent shelter euthanasia.

Our mission is to save dogs, rescuing dogs, from imminent shelter euthanasia. that have been abandoned to shelters and are scheduled to be euthanized. We also rescue dogs that have been abandoned on the streets by their owners to fend for themselves.

Once at Needful Souls Dog Rescue, our dogs go through a full medical exam and receive treatment, they are spayed and neutered if necessary, and they are then provided a safe, cage-free environment so that they may be rehabilitated, `socialized and prepared for adoption.

The Gift of Rescue

My job is to assist God's creatures
I was born with the need to fulfill their needs
I take in new family members without plan, thought or selection
I have bought dog food with my last dime
I have patted a mangy head with a bare hand
I have hugged someone vicious and afraid
I have fallen in love a thousand times
And I have cried into the fur of a lifeless body
I have animal friends and friends who have animal friends
I don't often use the word "pet"
I notice those lost at the road side
And my heart aches
I will hand raise a field mouse
And make friends with a vulture
I know of no creature unworthy of my time
I want to live forever if there aren't animals in Heaven
But I believe there are.

Why would God make something so perfect and leave it behind?
We may be master of the animals,
But the animals have mastered themselves
Something people still haven't learned
War and abuse make me hurt for the world
But a rescue that makes the news gives me hope for humankind
We are a quiet but determined army
And making a difference every day
There is nothing more necessary than warming an orphan
Nothing more rewarding than saving a life
No higher recognition than watching them thrive
There is no greater joy than seeing a baby play
When only days ago, was too weak to eat
I Am An Animal Rescuer
My work is never done
My home is never quiet
My wallet is always empty
But my heart is always full
In the game of life, I have already won.

Dedicated to our local hero rescuers

February 2010 Issue of the City+Country Pets magazine

About Us
Needful Souls Dog Rescue, Inc is a non-profit, (tax exempt 501 (c) 3 pending) in Baltimore, MD, is privately funded, no-kill dog rescue, rescuing dogs from imminent shelter euthanasia. We rehabilitate these needful souls, have them vetted while in foster care, and make them available for adoption for their most loving forever homes they deserved all along.

We believe every animal has a right to live with compassion and dignity, and we provide hope until they find their forever home.

Until the last Needful Soul is placed in a loving home!

Adoption Policy