I am here, alive and all around you
I have no voice
In your trees, your air, your fields, your oceans, your world
I have no voice
I am a mother, a father, a protector, a soul
I have no voice
I can walk, crawl, sing, fear
I have no voice
You must be my voice
Small Miracles Cat & Dog Rescue - Ellicott City, MD
The website is here
You can donate here
How to adopt here
SMALL MIRACLES IN A NUTSHELL
Small Miracles Cat & Dog Rescue is a private, nonprofit, no-kill shelter dedicated to providing the best possible care and finding forever homes for as many homeless cats and dogs as we are able. We have found homes for more than 6,500 cats since our founding in 2006 and more than 1,100 dogs since we expanded to serve dogs in late 2011.
More than 40 volunteers keep operations going, with a robust fostering program and animals offered for adoption at the shelter, Petco stores in Ellicott City and Columbia, and Today's Pet in Elkridge.
As a no-kill shelter, Small Miracles accepts animals that other shelters often euthanize, including pregnant cats and dogs. Injured and sick animals can get the medical care they need to address broken bones, wounds and other medical needs.
As a 501(c)(3) organization, Small Miracles relies on adoptions and donations to fund its operations. Grant support is provided by the Petco Foundation.
OUR MISSION
We advocate the rescue of abandoned, abused and homeless cats and dogs. We place these animals in loving forever homes. We believe if you're rescued, it's for life!
OUR VETS
Dr. Amanda Stump
Dr. Amanda Stump graduated from Virginia-Maryland Regional College of Veterinary Medicine at Virginia Tech in 2009.
In addition to providing veterinary care at Small Miracles, she also works at a small animal hospital in the Baltimore area. She finds shelter medicine, soft tissue surgery, internal medicine and preventative care both compelling and challenging. Dr. Stump looks forward to always providing the best possible care that each and every pet deserves.
Dr. Stump shares her home with three spoiled dogs and a cat.
OUR PRESIDENT
Shelter President Moira Liskovec Small Miracles was founded by President Moira Liskovec in 2006. Moira moved to Howard County from England with her husband and nine pets. Her husband suggested she get a job to help with the vet bills.
After becoming a veterinary technician, Moira had her "a-ha" moment when a man brought a pregnant cat to be euthanized at the veterinary office where she worked. She began to work with Petco stores to offer cats for adoption. By December 2009, Small Miracles opened its shelter on U.S. 40.
For her tireless animal rescue work, Moira was named a Howard County Volunteer of the Year in 2011.
Small Miracles in the news
WBALTV
Californian Chihuahuas in Baltimore for salvation
Dogs flown in to Howard County from high-kill shelters out west
UPDATED 2:50 PM EDT May 01, 2013
BALTIMORE —Pet lovers can help save more than a dozen Chihuahuas facing euthanasia in California.
Officials with Small Miracles Cat & Dog Rescue said Chihuahuas are in danger out there because they make up more than 30 percent of dogs in the shelters.
Often seen as a novelty, they're treated as disposable when those shelters become overcrowded.
The rescue center is now actively working to find each dog an adoptive home with someone in the Baltimore area.
Read more here
Featured Cat
Trixie, adult female tortoiseshell
Trixie is a lovely, sweet girl who came to us from a North Carolina kill shelter. She is a special needs kitty looking for a loving home where she can be the only cat. Trixie has FIV, which is not contagious to humans or dogs but can be transmitted to other cats (although only through rare bites). Cats with FIV have a weakened immune system, but they can live normal lives if they are kept indoors and stress-free. It's important to provide FIV+ cats good nutrition and annual veterinary check-ups.
Read more about Trixie here
More adoptable cats here
Featured Dog
Sheila, Australian Shepherd
and Cattle Dog Mix
Sheila is a sweet girl who was brought to the shelter as an owner surrender when she got pregnant. She was a loving mom to her pups, and now she's spayed and ready to find a forever home. This beautiful dog is very sweet and loved the pool at her foster home! Read more about Sheila hereand watch a video of Sheila swimming!
More adoptable dogs here