Introducing the Mid-Shore Pet Pantries Coalition

In late 2011 Pet Pantries of Talbot, Dorchester and Caroline Counties opened their organization in order to help fill local shelters public pantry shelves. Mary Kramer and Barbara Mulready joined forces in an effort to ensure pets in need had full bellies across the Mid-shore.

For the past 5 years the support offered by Pet Pantries has been an important part of outreach programs to residents in need in Talbot, Caroline and Dorchester Counties. Providing thousands of pounds of dry dog and cat food to the shelters annually they have helped these shelters feed more pets in need.

Earlier this year, the team at Pet Pantries decided to close the organization. They generously provided their last funds to their beneficiaries- Talbot Humane, Caroline County Humane Society and Baywater Animal Rescue. These organizations are continuing the spirit and teamwork of Pet Pantries going forward.

Talbot Humane, Caroline County Humane Society, Animal Welfare League of Queen Anne’s County, Humane Society of Kent County and Baywater Animal Rescue have created the Mid-Shore Pet Pantries Coalition in order to continue the mission of helping the pets and pet owners of our communities. “I think I speak for all of the organizations when I say this is an exciting partnership which will benefit the pets and pet owners on mid-shore,” shares Patty Quimby, Executive Director of Talbot Humane.

Each organization will be collecting food in their respective counties for their pantry with the help of local businesses and volunteers. Each organization is looking for businesses willing to be a drop off location as well as volunteers to monitor and transport food. For more information on how you can get involved contact Patty Quimby at 410-822-0107 or [email protected].

For assistance with feeding your pets the contact information is as follows:

Talbot County: 410-822-0107
Caroline County: 410-820-1600
Dorchester County: 410-228-3090
QA County: 410-827-7178
Kent County: 410-778-3648