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National Best Friends Day: 
Life wouldn’t be the same without best friends. They’re the friends that can be counted on to be there at a moment’s notice. The ones who love, laugh, support, and cherish – in both good and bad times. Some Best Friends are furry; others are not!  Best Friends are gifts that keep on giving! 

Truly best friends are hard to find, difficult to leave, and impossible to forget.  
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Celebrate your Best Friend today!

Please click here to make a general donation or one In Honor Of or In Memory of your Best Friend.  

Cat + YOU = Best Friends  
​5 Ways To Show Your Cats Love That They Can Understand By Mike Clark

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  1. Nose to Tail Rubs
  2. Slow Blinks and Head Bonks
  3. Take Cat Naps
  4. Try some Training
  5. Learn Their Language
      Read the whole article!

Show your dogs the devotion you feel, in a language they understand
5 Ways To Tell Your Dogs You Love Them In Their Own Language by Dina Fantegrossi

  1. Gaze deeply into their eyes
  2. Raise your eyebrows
  3. Lean on them
  4. Let them sleep with you
  5. Just be yourself
        Read the whole article!​
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Having a furry Best Friend helps YOU!
7 Health Benefits of Owning a Pet by Emily Holland

  1. Relieves Stress
  2. Encourages Physical Activity & Being Outdoors
  3. Boosts heart Health
  4. Fights Allergies
  5. Promotes Social Interaction
  6. Improves Emotional Health
  7. Keeps Us Present
​      Read the whole article!

Celebrate your non-furry Best Friend and send a text or note TODAY
Dear Best Friend, Thank You For Making Everything Better By Lady Vinia Feliciano

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  • Thank you for always understanding.  You never judged me.  You accepted me.  And your open mindedness and compassionate heart always comfort me.
  • Thank you for giving me your time. I believe a person’s most precious gift that can give to anyone is his/her time because you can never take it back. And you always give me that. I’m deeply thankful for it.
      Read the whole letter!
35 Thank-You Messages For Your True Best Friends by Lexi Herrick 
“Friends are the family you choose.” - Jess C. Scott

  1. Thank you for being there for me when I call you and need someone to just listen. It doesn’t matter where we are in this world or in our lives, I know you will always pick up.
  2. Thank you for always being my best supporter.
  3. Thank you for not judging me for my sometimes poor decision-making skills.
  4. Thank you for late-night conversations.
     Click here for the complete list!
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Baywater Animal Rescue
​Previously Known As: The Humane Society of Dorchester County

4930 Bucktown Rd, Cambridge, MD 21613

Contact Us:
410-228-3090
​[email protected]

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Hours: 
TUESDAY - SATURDAY 11AM-4PM
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EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR: Steffanie Malkus
OPERATIONS MANAGER: Rhonda Fleming

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  • Adopt
    • Dogs
    • Cats
    • Barn Cats >
      • Community Cats
    • Adoption Application
  • Volunteer
    • About Volunteering
    • Foster >
      • Dog Foster Packet
    • Foster App & Waiver Liability
    • Rescue Pet Sleepover
  • Donate
    • Save An Animal General Donation
    • Annual Sponsorships
    • Brick Fundraiser
    • In Memory Of Tribute Donation
    • In Honor Of Tribute Donation
    • Planned Giving
    • Wish Lists
  • Capital Campaign
  • About Us
    • Connect with Us
    • Mission Statement
    • Vision Statement
    • Board of Directors & Staff
    • Best Friends Network Partner
    • Careers
  • Our Work
    • Community Spay & Neuter Program
    • MD Spay & Neuter Grant Program 2025
    • Adoption Love Stories
    • Animal Intake
    • Barn Cats
    • Pet Food Bank
    • Animal Statistics
    • Luke & Sydney
  • Wags, Wings & Wheels
  • Run Fur Their Lives 5K 2025 Highlights