"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

Casper
CasperCasperCasper

Casper is the only surviving pup of her litter. She will be ready for adoption the week of 10/31. She's... View full description »

Baby, Female, Small
Piggy
Piggy
Young, Female, Small
Herman
HermanHermanHerman
Young, Male, Small
Rocky
RockyRockyRockyRockyRocky
Young, Male, Small
Louis
Louis
Adult, Male, Small
Lena
LenaLena

Lena is an energetic little sweetheart that loves to play and then snuggle up in your lap for a snooze.... View full description »

Baby, Female, Small
Yam
Yam
Baby, Female, Small
Melon
MelonMelonMelonMelon
Adult, Female, Small
Fettucine
FettucineFettucineFettucine

Meet Fettuccine! He is a very handsome terrier mix. Fully vetted and microchipped. He is 11 weeks old (as of... View full description »

Baby, Male, Small
Nova
Nova
Young, Female, Medium
Harley
HarleyHarleyHarley
Adult, Female, Medium
June Bug
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Junie is a fun loving and outgoing 8 month old beagle mix and weighs about 35 lbs. She loves the... View full description »

Young, Female, Medium
Quinn
Quinn

Quinn is the sweetest little snuggle bug! He's about 6 months old and momma was a Beagle, unsure what dad... View full description »

Young, Male, Small
Maddie
MaddieMaddie

Maddie is currently nursing 6 babies but will be ready for adoption once everyone is weaned @Christmas View full description »

Young, Female, Small
Abby
AbbyAbby

Abby is a 2 yo, about 35-40 lbs, possible cattle dog/min pin mix. Abby has a lot of energy and... View full description »

Adult, Female, Small
Rico
Rico

This sweet boy was part of an extreme hoarding situation. Rico is a wonderful, 3 year old boy who likes... View full description »

Adult, Male, Small
Pancho
PanchoPanchoPancho

Poncho is slowly settling in, he is very sweet. He is initially shy with new people, but slowly comes around.... View full description »

Adult, Male, Small
Chico
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Chico is a cute little prancer - he walks and runs elegantly like a show horse around the house. He... View full description »

Adult, Male, Small
Coco
CocoCocoCocoCocoCocoCoco

Meet Coco, the sweetest, cuddliest, silliest two-year old Chihuahua! Coco was rescued from a hoarding situation and took some time... View full description »

Adult, Male, Small
Pippa
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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
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
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
Mia
MiaMia
Young, Female, Small
Lettie
Lettie
Adult, Female, Medium