Prince Frederick, Md. — Nutter Butter, a young adult male dog at the Calvert County Animal Shelter, also known as the Linda L. Kelley Animal Shelter, awaits adoption after spending time in the facility without a permanent home.
The shelter, located at 5055 Hallowing Point Road in Prince Frederick, highlights Nutter Butter as a substantial, big-hearted dog described in official posts as silly, goofy, and full of personality. He particularly enjoys squeaky toys, with a preference for blue ones, and engages people through his sweet, entertaining behavior.
Meet Nutter Butter — the snack-sized name with a full-sized heart. This big, old, silly, goofy guy is serving up laughs, love and major personality. Nutter Butter is a substantial fella who lives for squeaky toys — bonus points if it’s blue — and he’ll happily entertain you with his sweet, funny antics.
Here’s the part that tugs the heartstrings: Nutter Butter has never had a home of his own. Not once. He’s still waiting for his first couch, his first family and his first chance to be someone’s everything.
He’s ready. He’s hopeful. He’s just missing you.
Can you be the one who finally gives Nutter Butter the forever he deserves?
Nutter Butter is listed among available dogs on the county’s official animal services site as a young adult male. Additional sources identify him as an American Bully mix, neutered, up to date on vaccines, and heartworm negative. He entered the shelter as a stray and remains available for adoption as of early February 2026.
The Calvert County Animal Shelter encourages potential adopters to start the process by completing the Dog Adoption Questionnaire. The form is available at https://www.calvertcountymd.gov/DocumentCenter/View/41338/Dog-Adoption-Questionnaire?bidId=. Once filled out, submit it via email to animalshelter@calvertcountymd.gov.
Adoption fees for dogs are $75, covering services such as spaying/neutering, vaccinations, and health testing where applicable. The shelter requires pre-screening applications before meeting animals outside kennels, and adopters must meet specific requirements. For more on the process, visit the county’s adoption page at https://www.calvertcountymd.gov/3168/Adoption.
Current available dogs, including Nutter Butter, can be viewed at https://www.calvertcountymd.gov/3413/Available-Dogs or through the shelter’s Shelter Manager portal link provided in announcements. The shelter notes that if no dogs appear listed, none are currently available, but Nutter Butter remains featured in recent promotions.
The Linda L. Kelley Animal Shelter serves Calvert County residents and beyond, handling stray intake, owner surrenders by appointment, and adoptions. Contact the shelter directly for viewing hours or to confirm Nutter Butter’s status, as availability can change. Phone: 410-535-7387. This featured dog represents ongoing efforts in Southern Maryland to find homes for animals in need, particularly larger breeds like bullies that often face longer waits.