About Us

The Calvert Animal Adoption & Education Center is open every
Friday - Sunday, from 11am - 3pm for adoption and open house

The center is located at
1040 Prince Frederick Blvd in Prince Frederick (across from the Maryland VEIP station)


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We are an all volunteer, non-profit rescue group Through telephone and email networking, we help to solve problems to keep more pets in their homes. Advice, referrals to breed rescue and other humane organizations, list of lost and found pets, wanted and give up pet requests form much of the community service our volunteers do.

Call 410-535-9300 or e-mail for more information.

Our Mission Statement

Our mission is to serve the pets and people of Calvert County by operating a state of the art animal adoption and education center. Our goal is to provide a friendly, caring environment to promote the adoption of unwanted, homeless animals and to be able to support these animals until they are adopted. Our vision is to develop resources that allow us to offer educational programs that clearly define responsible pet care and respect for all animals.

Calvert County Licensing

The Calvert Animal Welfare League is a distributor of Calvert County dog and cat licenses. To find out the cost, our hours, and what you must bring to show as proof of a rabies vaccination, please call 410-535-9300 or e-mail CAWL.

Board Members

The officers serve as directors and the number of directors shall be no less than five nor more than fifteen.

  • Jannette Petersen - President
  • VACANT - Vice President
  • Lois Flesner - Treasurer
  • Andrea McClung - Secretary, Volunteer coordinator
  • Barbara Scanlan - Canine Manager, Behavioral Help
  • Lucy Robertson - Assistant Feline Manager
  • Bonnie Riley - Assistant Feline Manager
  • Katrina Pruitt - Public Relations Co-ordinator
  • Lori Peck
  • Angela Muncy
  • Brooke Westby
  • Jo Moorer - Director Emeritus
  • Carol Crane - Director Emeritus


Non-Board Positions

  • Feline Manager - Jodie Watts
  • Website - Jennifer Duran

The Calvert Animal Welfare League is a nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization. Members must be nominated and are elected for a two-year term. Three positions on the board are currently open to volunteers under special nomination.