1. Love the comical company of a ferret? Rocky’s Ferret Rescue has advice—and ferrets! http://www.rockysferrets.com
2. Being a leader in promoting humane care of stray and feral cats is the mission of Alley Cat Allies. www.alleycat.org
3. Jack Russell Terriers are high energy companions. See adoptable Jacks from all over the USA through Lutherville-based Russell Rescue. www.russellrescue.com
4. Baltimore Animal Rescue and Care Shelter (BARCS) believes a city animal shelter should be a resource for animals and people. Every year they work with over 11,000 homeless animals and 32,000 animal welfare enforcement cases. www.baltimoreanimalshelter.org
5. Nearly 400 ill or injured small mammals and birds receive care every year at All Creatures Great and Small Wildlife Center in Howard County. www.allcreaturesgreatandsmall.org
6. Opossum’s are, sadly, a common sight on roadways. But even if the mother opossum has been killed by a car the unborn baby opossums can be rescued from her pouch. Detailed information on all types of opossum care and rescue can be found on the National Opossum Society web site www.opossum.org