"Dogs are not our whole lives, but they make our lives whole."

About Us

We are a small non-profit 501(c)3 organization, dedicated to animal care and protection. We assist shelters and other rescues (both in our local community and beyond) by finding loving forever homes for neglected, abandoned and homeless animals. Our goal is to promote responsible animal ownership by educating the wider public on the importance of spay/neuter, positive training and pet health care.

Knine Rescue was originally founded in 2004 by Chris Biscardi, and officially registered as a non profit in June 2007. Chris passed away unexpectedly in 2012. Since then friends and adopters have come together to keep her dream alive. She believed that every dog deserves a loving home. “Dogs are not our whole lives, but they make our lives whole” was her favorite quote.

With an amazing team of volunteers, fosters, local veterinarians, trainers, and boarding facilities, we are able to rescue hundreds of animals and provide them with loving temporary care, then find well-matched, carefully screened forever homes.

If we can assist you in selecting the right pet, please reach out today!

Our Newest Friends

Sabrina
Sabrina

Sabrina is an absolute sweetheart! Despite being in a TX shelter for almost three months, this sweet girl has the... View full description »

Adult, Female, Medium
Henry
HenryHenryHenryHenryHenryHenry

Henry is a sweet boy who was in the shelter for almost a month. He's a bit skittish at first... View full description »

Baby, Male, Small
Amber
Amber
Baby, Female, Small
Bill
Bill
Baby, Male, Small
Penne
Penne
Baby, Female, Small
Smokey
Smokey
Adult, Male, Small
Ziti
Ziti
Baby, Female, Small
Pip
Pip

Pip is a friendly beagle mix, perfect size, neutered, up to date on shots, loves other dogs. Very cuddly! View full description »

Young, Male, Small
Batty
Batty

Batty thinks he's a lap dog! He adores people and wants all the petting he can get. He is great... View full description »

Baby, Male, Small
Autumn
Autumn

Autumn is sweet yellow lab mix. She loves other dogs and is playful and fun. Good with kids, too, View full description »

Baby, Female, Small
Lucy
Lucy

Lucy is an adorable little pup, good-natured, snuggly, sweet. Loves everyone View full description »

Baby, Female, Small
Buzz
Buzz
Baby, Male, Small
Adult, Female, Small
Pippa
PippaPippaPippaPippaPippaPippa

Pippa was in a rural shelter in TX for 9 months before coming to Maryland to join our Knine Family.... View full description »

Adult, Female, Medium
Taylor
TaylorTaylorTaylor

Taylor is a suspected Beagle/Chihuahua mix. Here's what her foster says: "Taylor is a very sweet girl but still very... View full description »

Young, Female, Medium
Tegan
TeganTegan

Tegan is a sweet, loving girl who is about 1 year old. Here's what her foster says about her "Tegan... View full description »

Young, Female, Medium
Bolo
BoloBoloBoloBolo

Bolo is AMAZING! He loves dogs and kids. He's a happy go lucky teenager that loves tennis balls and all... View full description »

Adult, Male, Medium
Skip
SkipSkip

Skip is great with other dogs. He is 10 lbs and 3 years old. Once he feels safe, he's happy... View full description »

Adult, Male, Small
Adult, Female, Small
Adult, Female, Small
Tito
Tito
Baby, Male, Small
Scooby
Scooby
Adult, Male, Small
Davey
DaveyDavey

Davey is sweet, lovable and loyal boy! He loves being with his people. He is very smart and a quick... View full description »

Adult, Male, Medium
Willow
WillowWillowWillowWillowWillowWillow

Willow is a super sweet, gorgeous dog who adores people. She's great with other dogs (but could also be on... View full description »

Adult, Female, Medium
Tyler
TylerTylerTylerTylerTylerTyler

Tyler is an amazing pup! He LOVES people and dogs and has been fine with cats. He spends his days... View full description »

Young, Male, Medium
Sara
SaraSaraSaraSaraSaraSara

"Sara is the happiest dog there is, with a wagging tail and a big puppy smile. She loves cuddling on... View full description »

Adult, Female, Medium
Wally
Wally

Wally is a calm, lovely 8 year old guy that weighs @45 lbs. He is a total sweetheart. He was... View full description »

Senior, Male, Small
Mia
Mia
Young, Female, Small
Lettie
Lettie
Adult, Female, Medium
Jenny
JennyJenny
Young, Female, Medium
Yoda
YodaYoda
Adult, Male, Extra Large