October 12, 2020  |  Happy Tail

Ripken

Ripken is already loving his new home! We couldn’t be happier with this love bug! He is doing amazing. He loves laying out in the sun... Read more

September 28, 2020  |  Happy Tail

Zorp

Zorp came to the Maryland SPCA with a broken tail and two broken legs. We quickly brought him to Skylos Sports Medicine, where he had surgery to... Read more

September 21, 2020  |  Happy Tail

Cee Cee

"Cee Cee was in foster with me for three months. I knew I wanted her after one week though. She settled in for the most part in less than a... Read more

September 9, 2020  |  Happy Tail

Jack

"Jack seems happy in his new home. He immediately escaped the basement and hid a lot at first but quickly got comfortable in the new... Read more

July 27, 2020  |  Happy Tail

Eleanor

"We adopted Eleanor (then Sapphire) from the Maryland SPCA at 10 weeks old on February 10, 2020. We met a few dogs but the connection with her... Read more

July 13, 2020  |  Happy Tail

Rupert

"Rupert is doing great! He’s a ball of energy, sweetness, mischief, and cuddles! He and our 5-year-old cat Paul were introduced successfully... Read more

July 8, 2020  |  Training Tips

Puppy Socialization: Why It’s So Important

By Rachel Ash, CTC, CPDT-KA “Socialization” is a word you hear a lot. It can mean anything from a specific time in a puppy’s life to a... Read more

June 29, 2020  |  Happy Tail

Chico

"I just wanted to let you know that Chico is settling in nicely and demonstrating his smarts everyday." – Emily Miller Chico is quickly learning... Read more

June 18, 2020  |  News Update

CARES Act Helps Donor Dollars Go Further

Choosing to donate to the Maryland SPCA during challenging times like the COVID-19 crisis is an act of faith. Faith that the future, although unknown... Read more

June 15, 2020  |  Happy Tail

Hamilton

Ham was adopted July 18, 2016. "We moved to Germany with him in August 2019. He’s adjusted so well, is loving having more space and nature near... Read more

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