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!
02/01/2025
Thank you to Nelly's family for this Happy Tale! We are so happy to hear you are all living the dog life to it's fullest and that Nelly is thriving and healthy 🐾❤️
"Hi team! We can’t believe it’s been almost 6 months since we adopted Nelly! I just thought I would send a check in for her! She really has come out of her shell! In November she finished her first training class, she’s been learning how to be social around other furry friends and absolutely loves to run around outside at our dog park! She’s such a snuggle bug and loves hanging with her paw-rents! She has officially reached a healthy weight again and is doing so well! Here are some photos for your enjoyment! 😁
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02/01/2025
Can you help spread the word ?!? Paws at the Mall is in the final days of their MEGA Moving Sale 😸🙀😺 Their new location in Annapolis Mall is smaller and they simply can't take it all. Stop in this weekend to support, shop and share the Paws at the Mall MEGA Moving Sale 🐹🐾🛍️
We are down to the final days of our MEGA Moving Sale!! Thanks to all those that have supported, shopped and saved as we prepare to move. As always, proceeds from your purchases support our rescue animals 😍 Help us spread the word that there are still many MEGA Deals and items we need to clear out!
Too many items to list but here are a few . . . kennels, carriers, bird cages, all things for Littles, pet clothing/costumes, leashes, tons of pet toys, pet themed home goods, T-shirts for humans and so much more.
We hope you can come by, shop, save and share the word on our MEGA Moving Sale 🛍️🐾🐹
01/31/2025
Here’s a Paws at the Mall spotlight for all the rat lovers out there ❤️🐀
01/31/2025
Only two more days left of the Paws at the Mall MEGA Moving Sale!! Today's spotlight is on all thing for your Littles 🐹🐰🐭 but there is still plenty of items for your dogs, cats and home. Visit Paws through Saturday 11am-5pm and Sunday 12pm-4pm. Be sure to follow Paws at the Mall on Facebook or Instagram () for the latest on Mega Deals and updates on their new location 🏠 🐾
01/31/2025
Puddin' Tiger Kitty has a new name and her purfect family! Here is her Happy Tale 😻
"Dear SPCA Team, I wanted to check in and let you know that Esme (Puddin Tiger Kitty) has adjusted amazingly! She's socializing well with her other furry family members and loves snuggling up against us in bed or on the couch. We couldn't be happier with her progress. Thanks for allowing us to add her to our family."
f you are looking for your forever friend's Happy Tale or would like to foster one of our rescues, visit our website any time of day or stop by one of our SPCA of Anne Arundel County locations!
Main Shelter viewing: Tuesday through Sunday 11am to 4pm
Paws at the Mall Retail and Viewing: Tuesday to Saturday 11am-5pm and Sundays 12pm-4pm.
Petco @ Waugh Chapel Towne Centre (Cats only) Daily 9am-9pm (Sundays 10am-9pm)
Adoptable Raj just returned to the Cat Room after being in a foster home for a few days and his foster mom had nothing but great things to say about this cuddly boy:
“I have been fostering Raj, one of our most popular and affectionate kitties ever. Sadly, he’s been at the shelter for a long time. Raj has been the perfect house guest! He’s an affectionate, loving and a very mellow fellow. Please visit Raj; he adores laps!!! But I think Raj has other plans, and wants to go on vacation with us instead!”
Raj is such a loving and sweet boy, could he a be a fit for your family? ❤️🐾 apply today!
Ellie Grace is a silly, loving and energetic 2 year old girl, looking for her forever home. She loves her people and just wants to be involved in whatever they’re doing. She’s always down for an adventure! Her favorite activity is chomping down on leaves as she walks by bushes 😂🍂
Although she’s spunky and confident on her walks, Ellie Grace can appear very timid in her kennel due to the loud noises in the dog room. She deserves a nice calm home environment where she can be her true self all the time!
While she absolutely loves humans, she would prefer to be the only dog in a home. To learn more about Ellie Grace, use the link to our website:
Check out SPCA alum Daisy sporting a hoodie from the Paws at the Mall Mega Moving Sale 🤩 You can find that and more at the Paws at the Mall MEGA Moving Sale!! Details below ⬇️
01/29/2025
Some photos of adoptable Paris, Darling and Nori enjoying some good head scratchies from one of our wonderful volunteers 🐾
All of these cuddly cats are available for adoption and located in our cat room at the shelter. Use the link to our website to learn more about them:
Here are just some of the items you will find at Paws at the Mall’s MEGA Moving Sale! There’s still time to catch some major deals on items for your home, pets, family and animal lovers 🛍️🐾
01/28/2025
Hop over to Paws at the Mall today for all those great items for your pets while they are still there at MEGA discount prices!! A partial list is below! The new space is smaller and the team at Paws simply can't take it all. Please stop by and share to get the MEGA Moving Sale word out 📢🐰
🐹 Stay tuned for updates on the reopening of Paws at the Mall in their new location next to Auntie Anne's 🥨 ( #170 in the mall directory) 🐱
The time has come!! The Paws at the Mall MEGA Moving Sale starts today and runs through Sunday or as long as there are products left to sell. Hours are Tuesday to Saturday, 11am to 5pm and Sunday, 12pm to 4pm 🛍️🐾🤩
Our new location ( #170 on the mall directory, next to Auntie Anne's 🥨) is smaller than our current space. We simply cannot take it all. We hope you will help us by shopping for your pet, yourself, your family, friends and animals lovers. As always, proceeds from your purchases at Paws at the Mall support our SPCA rescue animals 🐾❤️
We hope you shop the MEGA Moving Sale! Stay tuned for details on our opening at the new location 🐱🐭🐹🐰🦜
Here are just some of the items at the MEGA Sale . . .
🐾 Dog Crates
🐾 Cat Trees
🐾 Rabbit Hutch
🐾 Bird Cages
🐾 Rat Cages
🐾 Reptile Supplies
🐾 Fish Supplies
🐾 Pet Booties
🐾 Pet Clothes
🐾 Dog Coats
🐾 Bandanas
🐾 Thunder Vests
🐾 Food Storage
🐾 Portable Water Bowls
🐾 Feeders (slow and timed)
🐾 Playpens
🐾 Doggie Diapers
🐾 Cat Litter
🐾 Pet Carriers and inserts
🐾 Grooming Supplies
🐾 Homegoods
🐾 Supplies for Littles (cages, wheels, toys, water bottles)
01/27/2025
📣 Tomorrow is the MEGA Moving Sale at our Paws at the Mall location 📣 Stop in before they close the doors for good and move to a new location in Annapolis Mall. More details below 😺 Don’t miss out on MEGA DEALS for you, your pets and fellow animal lovers 🐾🛍️
🚨 🐾 We are closed today in preparation for our MEGA Moving Sale tomorrow, January 28th, 11am-5pm 🐾🚨
Be sure to shop before we close our doors and move to our new location next to Auntie Anne’s ( #170 on the mall directory). We don’t have an exact opening date yet but will post as soon as we do 📣🐹
You can still find us across from Discoveries: The Library at the Mall until we run out of things to sell. We will sell, sell, sell until it’s gone, gone, gone! Don’t miss out on MEGA DEALS for you, your pet and your home 😁🐾🏠
01/26/2025
📢 Exciting News, Paw Lovers! 🐾
Paws at the Mall is moving to a brand-new location at the Annapolis Mall! 🏠✨ While our new store won’t open until after February 6th, we have some special updates for you:
🐾 Our current store will reopen this Tuesday with a mega sale you won’t want to miss! 🎉
Thank you for your support and patience during this transition. Stay tuned for updates, sneak peeks of the new space, and all the pawsome details!
01/26/2025
🚨🐾 MEGA MOVING SALE at Paws at the Mall 🐾🚨
Paws at the Mall is moving to a new location in Annapolis Mall. We can truly use your support to help us minimize inventory while we navigate our big move!
As always, purchases at Paws support our rescue efforts ❤️ The MEGA Moving Sale begins Tuesday, January 28th. More details below! Shop till you Hop at Paws at the Mall 🛍️🐰
🚨 BIG NEWS 😸 MOVING SALE 🚨
We are moving to a new location in Annapolis Mall and need your help to reduce our retail inventory and lighten the moving load 🛍️ Starting Tuesday, January 28th our doors will open for our MEGA Moving Sale 11am-5pm. Products include leashes, toys, pet clothes, carries and more. The MEGA Moving Sale will last as long as we have products to sell so don’t delay and shop before our doors close for good at our current location 🐱🐭🐹🐰
⭐️ Stay tuned for the grand opening announcement of our new location ⭐️
01/25/2025
See you at Paws at the Mall to stock up on deals for you and your pets! It’s a great way to shop, save and support our rescue animals 🛍️🐾
Remember to stop by Paws at the Mall this weekend to shop and save on holiday items for you and your pet! All things holiday are 50% off 🛍️ 🐾 😺 We are open Tuesday to Saturday, 11am to 5pm and Sundays, 12pm to 4pm. See you soon!!
01/24/2025
Why do we have Change a Pet's Life Day? Aren't all pets loved and doted on by their humans? Sadly, they are not. Shelters are overcrowded with pets that someone thought was a good idea...until it wasn't. These homeless animals are well taken care of by shelter staff, fosters, and volunteers, but there's nothing like having your own bed, cat tree, favorite window or toy, and a loving human to call your own. Adopting a pet frees up space at the shelter, and gives you that one friend (or maybe two) who loves you unconditionally.
Take Milo. This 1.5 year old boy is deaf. He's very sweet, smart, and boisterous. He loves to be active and has learned to respond to hand signals and non-verbal communication. Milo knows sit, lie down, and place, and he's done well with agility, including jumps. He loves his outings and absolutely loves meeting new people. What Milo needs to truly thrive is consistency--a person to call his own--who can reinforce the training he's already had. Could that be you? Call our adoption counselors for more information and to set up a time to meet this love bug.
If you can't adopt, foster or volunteer. No time? You can donate to help with medical or other needs or help offset adoption fees. Each of these will enrich the life our shelter animals.
01/24/2025
Members of the Chesapeake Cougars Swim Team brought their "Cougar Pride" to the shelter recently along with donations collected for our rescue animals! Their generosity, smiles and kindness will go a long way. Thank you so very much 🩵🐾🩵
01/24/2025
Kalley has found the perfect way to get through the winter cold . . . cozy laps, belly rubs and blankets with her forever family! Here is Kalley's Happy Tale 🥰
"Dear Friends, Thank you for your help in adopting Kalley. She has adapted to our home fabulously. She greets people when they come to the door and enjoys sitting in our laps and getting rubs. She has already adopted several blankets and spots on the sofa as her own. Thank you for all you do. Many Blessings"
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These sweet faces are all still patiently waiting for their forever homes 💙 #adoptdontshop
Meet Levi - a 3 year old, Olde English Bulldog looking for his forever home! This sweet boy will steal your heart and have you drooling for him once you meet him! He loves his toys, is very treat motivated and SO handsome 😍 He’s still a younger dog and is just coming into his own. He listens well to commands and wants to bond with his people. He can guard his food and toys at times so it's best if he goes to an only adult home. He likely would get along with another dog, but he can be a bit rough at times while playing so he is case by case would need to meet his potential doggie sibling to ensure it’s a good match! Interested in Levi? Apply to adopt him today using the link to our website & come meet this handsome hunk in person! https://aacspca.org/adoptable-animal-search/ #AdoptDontShop #adoptme #fyp #annapolis #maryland #oldeenglishbulldogge #oldeenglishbulldog #bulldogs #adopt
A day well spent with some of our adoptable pups! And congrats to our sweet Cali for being adopted 🐾❤️ #adoptdontshop
We have so many amazing ‘Pitopotamus’s’ looking for their forever homes to spend the Holidays in ❤️🎄 Want to learn more about any of these cuties? Use the link below to check out some of their bios: https://aacspca.org/adoptable-animal-search/
Presenting our bundle of puppy joy and happiness, Dapper 🖤 This 9 month old little guy is about 6 pounds and is just ready to share his exuberance for life with his forever family. Dapper plays hard and naps hard. He enjoys fetch, loves his toys, chases squirrels but still enjoys settling in the arms of a human. He is listed as a "Terrier Mix" and has the personality and coat of a Yorkshire Terrier. Dapper is in the care of a foster so please submit an application for a meet and greet. He has so much happiness to share 🖤
Meet&Greet/Adoption Process 🐾 https://aacspca.org/adopt-a-pet/
#aacspca #adoptdontshop #rescuedogsrule #rescueyorkie
Come on out to Barktober Fest in the Annapolis Towne Centre this Saturday from 11 am - 7 pm for fun, games, a pet costume show, beer, food and our adoptable dogs! 🎃🍻
The SPCA of Anne Arundel County (AACSPCA) is the largest and oldest animal welfare organization in Anne Arundel County. We provide shelter and humane care for homeless animals in need and work as advocates for animal welfare in our community. At the AACSPCA, there is no time limit placed on how long an animal is available for adoption. We embrace animals in need – regardless of age, breed, or physical condition – and provide them with the care they deserve for as long as it takes us to find them a home. As a result of our efforts, and your support, in 2014, we achieved a record high life-saving rate of 98 percent – one of the highest in this country – a remarkable achievement as we accept animals others turn away.
Our History
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 it is today.
In 1934, civic leader Albert 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. It now houses our administrative offices, the spay and neuter clinic, and meeting spaces for activities such as our volunteer orientations.
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, then provides 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.
Our Mission
The mission of the AACSPCA shall be to serve as the leading private nonprofit organization within Anne Arundel County which exists to protect companion animals from acts of cruelty and neglect.
To promote humane care and concern for the animals by educating the public and by working to end pet overpopulation.
To provide shelter and rehabilitation to companion animals in need.
To work for the passage and enforcement of laws which promote and provide for the humane treatment of companion animals.
