SPCA of Anne Arundel County

SPCA of Anne Arundel County The SPCA of Anne Arundel County provides humane care and adoption services for homeless animals in central Maryland. In 1934 civic leader Albert H.
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The SPCA of Anne Arundel County was founded in 1920. Originally a society created to deal with the problem of stray dogs overwhelming the Eastport section of Annapolis, the SPCA has grown through the years to become the modern animal welfare organization of today. McCarthyAlbert H. McCarthy was asked by the community to take over the presidency of the struggling, young organization. A strong force

for animal welfare, he laid the foundations for the SPCA that were to see it through the decades ahead. The SPCA handled dog licensing and enforcement from 1936 to 1966, operating a fleet of up to six ambulances that were dispatched throughout the county to retrieve injured animals. The first shelter building opened in 1947. The shelter in 1947It now houses our administrative offices, the spay and neuter clinic, and meeting spaces for activities such as volunteer orientation and dog obedience classes. In 1966 the county animal control division was established. Today Animal Control responds to calls in the county and picks up stray animals as well as investigating cruelty complaints. The SPCA takes in all voluntarily surrendered animals, providing shelter, medical care and adoption services. In 1974 the SPCA became one of the pioneers for low cost spay and neuter services. Peg Howard, a singular volunteer, donor, and board member, built and equipped our first spay and neuter clinic with her own money, making an extraordinary gift to the SPCA and the community. The current animal shelter, the Mary E. Parker Shelter, opened in 1986. Very modern for its time, the new shelter provided air conditioning, flexible runs, medical isolation rooms, and other updated facilities. Today the SPCA is a vibrant animal welfare organization. With our new online adoption application, starting the adoption process is easier than ever!

Stop by Naptown Flea’s event THIS Sunday, June 14th downtown by Market House! 🌞🐾The event is from 1-6 pm and we will be ...
06/08/2026

Stop by Naptown Flea’s event THIS Sunday, June 14th downtown by Market House! 🌞🐾

The event is from 1-6 pm and we will be there with a few of our adoptable pups, ready to meet you as you shop! 🐾🐶

06/07/2026

CAT ROOM CLOSED

Due to our air conditioning not functioning at full capacity we are closing the cat room today for their comfort.

We hope you can come back and visit them another day!🐱🐾💛

Meet Lily Bug Bella! 🐛💓This 5 year old pocket pittie has the most infectious smile, which is amazing because she is cons...
06/07/2026

Meet Lily Bug Bella! 🐛💓

This 5 year old pocket pittie has the most infectious smile, which is amazing because she is constantly smiling! Lily Bug the sweetest, happiest little love bug and is beloved loved by our volunteers and staff. She will truly sit there and listen to all commands from her handler but then get so excited that you’re talking to her that she will eventually leap up to give you alllll the kisses and tail wags! She’s always happy to show affection and receive allll the pets!

She’s also a very smart girl, she knows a multitude of commands, takes treats gently and is very well-behaved on a leash. She loves dressing up, specifically in her ducky pajamas or her rain jacket and is always happy to show off her outfits to those who pass by her kennel 🥰

One thing about Lily Bug is that she can be protective of her food and toys at times so she would do best as the only dog in a home for that reason.

This girl is filled to the brim with pure love and would love a forever person to give all that love too! She has been with us for awhile and we would love to see her find her forever home very soon 🤍

Apply today to meet the happiest little love bug 🐞

Link to her bio: https://aacspca.org/adoptable-animal-search/

Link to apply: https://aacspca.org/adopt-a-pet/

Meet sweet, sweet Petunia 🌸This gorgeous 9 year old girl was found as a stray before she came to us but you would never ...
06/06/2026

Meet sweet, sweet Petunia 🌸

This gorgeous 9 year old girl was found as a stray before she came to us but you would never know that she had a tough past, she is so affectionate with everyone she meets and clearly just filled to the brim with love and tenderness 💖

Petunia would love to have her very own person to snuggle up with each night.

Interested in this beautiful and loving girl? Apply today!

Link to bio: https://ws.petango.com/webservices/adoptablesearch/wsAdoptableAnimalDetails2.aspx?id=57898628&css=https://aacspca.org/apps/petango.css&authkey=m4cmunkw4t206jf0l7yd6fd0bg7rqyaao5evu15p4aruvaap5j&PopUp=true

Link to apply: https://aacspca.org/adopt-a-pet/

We’d like to introduce you to a very special guy….who deserves a very special forever home…Meet Zeke 🥰Zeke is a 4 year o...
06/05/2026

We’d like to introduce you to a very special guy….who deserves a very special forever home…Meet Zeke 🥰

Zeke is a 4 year old Great Pyrenees. He came to us because he has seizures so he requires an owner who can administer his very carefully timed daily seizures medication.

This boy has quickly become a volunteer favorite. He’s truly the whole package - affectionate, sweet, gentle, happy and entertaining. He epitomizes “gentle giant” and is a little clumsy with his big ole paws and legs. He will paw you when you haven’t sufficiently petted him, and nuzzle you to say thank you. He’s also fallen asleep on volunteers several times while being pet as well 🥰

Zeke is an extremely special guy who also needs a special, responsible and loving owner who can ensure that he’s well taken care, especially when it comes to his daily medications.

Could you be that special person for Zeke? He promises to provide you with so much love and happiness in return! 🐾🤍

Apply for Zeke today!

Link to his bio: https://aacspca.org/adoptable-animal-search/

Link to apply: https://aacspca.org/adopt-a-pet/


06/05/2026

🐱📚🐾 Read to our cats! This school year’s final Bedtime Book Buddies for readers ages 5-10 will be Thursday, June 11th from 6-7 PM. Join us in the Cat Room at our main shelter!

Spots are limited and registration is required. Sign up here:
https://signup.com/go/NXKkvVY

If you can’t make it this month, keep an eye out for our next session in September!

Selena has been seeming sad lately so we would love to find her forever person soon 💛Sweet Selena is a stunning black ca...
06/04/2026

Selena has been seeming sad lately so we would love to find her forever person soon 💛

Sweet Selena is a stunning black cat with mesmerizing golden eyes and a heart full of love. She first came to us pregnant and spent over two months in a foster home, where she proved to be an amazing, devoted mom to her four kittens. Now that her little ones have all found homes, she’s still waiting for her turn to be spoiled and adored by her forever person!

She loves playing with her toys and has such a silly little personality to her 🥺

Selena is FIV-positive (Feline Immunodeficiency Virus), which means she is more susceptible to infections but can live a very normal life with regular preventative care and veterinary visits (not much different than all cats :). FIV cannot be transmitted to humans or dogs.

If you're looking for a loyal, loving companion with a little extra sparkle, Selena might just be the perfect match.

Apply today for this sweet girl or come by our cat room to see just how special she truly is!

Link to her bio: https://ws.petango.com/webservices/adoptablesearch/wsAdoptableAnimalDetails2.aspx?id=57659825&css=https://aacspca.org/apps/petango.css&authkey=m4cmunkw4t206jf0l7yd6fd0bg7rqyaao5evu15p4aruvaap5j&PopUp=true

Link to apply: https://aacspca.org/adopt-a-pet/

Meet Kayla 🤍🎀This sweet 3 year old Boxer mix is getting a much needed break in a foster home for a few days! This is wha...
06/03/2026

Meet Kayla 🤍🎀

This sweet 3 year old Boxer mix is getting a much needed break in a foster home for a few days! This is what her foster mama had to share about her so far:

“Meet Kayla, our current foster baby. If she looks familiar, it is because this sweet girl has been at the shelter since before I even started volunteering in January. I have shared about how incredible she is before, and I will keep sharing until she finds her home.

Kayla is the perfect companion. She has the calmest, most loving demeanor, and if you sit anywhere near her there is a 95% chance she will gently crawl into your lap for cuddles. We have been fostering her for the past few days, and she has been the easiest addition to our home.

She is happiest just being near her people, whether that is lounging on a dog bed, curled up on the carpet, or fully committed to your lap. Even with how affectionate she is, she is not overly velcro. If you get up to cook, shower, or move around the house, she may follow you curiously at first, then simply settle back down and relax until you return. It is the perfect balance of loving companionship without interrupting daily life.

Kayla is potty trained, has no teething or nipping behaviors, and is very easy to leash up. She walks beautifully on a loose leash most of the time and genuinely enjoys getting outside for walks and yard time. Although she is super speedy and loves to run around in the yard, she is three years old and past the puppy stages. She is also very smart and already knows commands like sit, give paw and lay down. We also have not needed to crate her while fostering, and she has done great free in the home. That said, another family who fostered her has indicated she is crate trained as well!

Kayla does have dog reactivity and would do best as the only pet in the home. In the yard, she may bark at strangers at first, but once introduced she is incredibly gentle and sweet. Just make sure they are okay with her trying to politely climb into their lap for attention.

I truly cannot emphasize enough how special she is. Kayla has so much love to give and would be such an easy, seamless addition to a home. While many adoptions require big adjustments and training, she is already there. She has been overlooked for months, but the right person is going to realize very quickly just how perfect she is!”

Interested in Kayla? Apply today for this sweet girl!

Learn more about Kayla here: https://ws.petango.com/webservices/adoptablesearch/wsAdoptableAnimalDetails2.aspx?id=59904958&css=https://aacspca.org/apps/petango.css&authkey=m4cmunkw4t206jf0l7yd6fd0bg7rqyaao5evu15p4aruvaap5j

Link to apply: https://aacspca.org/adopt-a-pet/

Address

1815 Bay Ridge Avenue
Annapolis, MD
21403

Opening Hours

Tuesday 11am - 4pm
Wednesday 12pm - 7pm
Thursday 11am - 4pm
Friday 11am - 4pm
Saturday 11am - 4pm
Sunday 11am - 4pm

Telephone

+14102684388

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