Maryland SPCA

Maryland SPCA Helping animals since 1869! The MD SPCA improves pets' and people's lives in Baltimore and beyond.
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The Maryland SPCA adopts out more than 3,000 needy and unwanted pets each year. There is no time limit for an animal to stay in our care until they're adopted. Our staff and volunteers provide excellent care to the dogs and cats. Each pet receives medical care including neuter surgery, vaccinations, treatments, as well as TLC. Enrichment is also provided so that the animals have positive activitie

s to reduce stress. Our state-of-the art adoption center provides warmth and comfort while the pets await new homes. Our Spay and Neuter Clinic performs approximately 9,000 surgeries each year, making the Maryland SPCA the state leader in providing this crucial life-saving service. The Maryland SPCA also acts as a referral resource for residents throughout Maryland searching for neuter services. Surgeries are provided to animals in our adoption program, other shelters and rescue groups, low-income pet owners, and feral cats all with the aim to reduce pet overpopulation in our community. In addition to our adoption and spay/neuter services, we also transport pets in need from other area shelters. Each year, we bring in more than 1,300 animals from other shelters to help save more lives in the community. Other lifesaving programs include a foster program that cares for young and injured pets who need time to grow and heal in a home setting. Our Wellness Clinic provides care for over 5,000 pets in the community every year. Training classes are offered to help keep pets in homes and out of shelters. Volunteers and staff also visit area schools each year to teach kindness to animals to children. Thanks to the support of the community, we are able to provide these programs that help pets and people and save animals’ lives.

Meet Shayla! 😸🧶 6 Years old ✨ $25 Adoption fee 🏡 Adult home preferred 🐈 Sole cat 🌸 Forget-Me-Not Shayla is a curious gi...
01/08/2025

Meet Shayla! 😸

🧶 6 Years old
✨ $25 Adoption fee
🏡 Adult home preferred
🐈 Sole cat
🌸 Forget-Me-Not

Shayla is a curious girl looking for a family that values their independence just as much as she does! She can be a bit feisty at first, but after gaining her trust she’s as sweet as they come. Her favorite thing to do is curl up by a window for a cat nap.

❤️ If you’re interested in adopting/learning more about Shayla. click the following link: tinyurl.com/MDSPCA-Shayla ❤️

❄️ We will be closed today, January 7th, due to inclement weather ❄️
01/07/2025

❄️ We will be closed today, January 7th, due to inclement weather ❄️

We will be closed tomorrow, January 6th, due to inclement weather. Stay safe Maryland!
01/06/2025

We will be closed tomorrow, January 6th, due to inclement weather. Stay safe Maryland!

Our annual Gala is quickly approaching! Have you gotten your ticket yet? 🕺 Show off your Maryland pride and join us in c...
01/05/2025

Our annual Gala is quickly approaching! Have you gotten your ticket yet? 🕺

Show off your Maryland pride and join us in celebrating our wonderful state at the MD SPCA’s 3rd annual gala! A night full of live music, local food, auctions, and more awaits you! All proceeds go towards benefiting the lives of the animals at the MD SPCA 🥰

⏰ February 22nd, 6-10PM
📍B&O Railroad Museum (901 W Pratt St)

Ticket options begin at $175 for individual entry, $300 for a pair.
Get your ticket here: tinyurl.com/MDSPCA-NPLH25

Thank you to our wonderful sponsor Enterprise for making this event possible!

Join us next Saturday, January 11th at Movement Gym in Timonium 🏋️ From 11AM-2PM we’ll have a variety of feline friends ...
01/04/2025

Join us next Saturday, January 11th at Movement Gym in Timonium 🏋️ From 11AM-2PM we’ll have a variety of feline friends ready to find their families 🐈

What better way to fight the freeze than getting cozy in your PJs with your pet! ❄️ Our annual pajama day is January 2nd...
01/03/2025

What better way to fight the freeze than getting cozy in your PJs with your pet! ❄️

Our annual pajama day is January 2nd so of course our animals also had to get in on the fun 😉

In this very special adoption recap, we’re reflecting on all the animals who successfully found their families in 2024 🥳...
01/02/2025

In this very special adoption recap, we’re reflecting on all the animals who successfully found their families in 2024 🥳

We saw a total of 2,619 adoptions! 705 dogs and 1,914 cats found their homes ❤️

We can’t wait to continue bringing pets together with their people in 2025!

Did you adopt from us this year? We’d love to see how your furry friend has been doing in the comments below 😊

Happy New Year! 🥳 See you in 2025!
12/31/2024

Happy New Year! 🥳 See you in 2025!

🎁 Only 1 more day to vote for Gifting Back to Baltimore! Vote here: tinyurl.com/MDSPCA-GBTB Cross Keys Baltimore has pr...
12/30/2024

🎁 Only 1 more day to vote for Gifting Back to Baltimore! Vote here: tinyurl.com/MDSPCA-GBTB

Cross Keys Baltimore has presented participating schools with gift boxes to decorate in honor of their chosen nonprofit. They will be on display at the Village Shops throughout Cross Keys Baltimore until December 31st!

We are so grateful to Roland Park Country School for selecting the Maryland SPCA as their partner nonprofit️. If RPCS’s box receives the most votes, the MD SPCA will be generously gifted $5,000 ❤️

Happy Holidays! 🎁 We hope everyone is spending time with their loved ones and staying warm! ☃️ Were your furry friends o...
12/25/2024

Happy Holidays! 🎁 We hope everyone is spending time with their loved ones and staying warm! ☃️

Were your furry friends on the naughty or nice list this year? Regardless, we'd love to see what presents your pets received 🥰 Comment below!

Meet Alson! 🥰 🐾 2 Years old ✨️ $0 Adoption fee until December 31st 🏡 Older children preferred 🐕 Positive interactions wi...
12/24/2024

Meet Alson! 🥰

🐾 2 Years old
✨️ $0 Adoption fee until December 31st
🏡 Older children preferred
🐕 Positive interactions with dogs
🐈‍⬛ ️ Positive interactions with cats

Alson is a calm and gentle giant full of love. He isn’t quite aware of his size, so he’ll often try to curl up with you because he’s a lap dog at heart. If you’re looking for a sweet, quirky companion who’s big on cuddles, Alson is ready to be your new best friend!

❤️ If you’re interested in adopting/learning more about Alson click the following link: tinyurl.com/MDSPCA-Alson ❤️

Happy holidays! 🎁
12/24/2024

Happy holidays! 🎁

Meet Nila! 💙 🧶 7 Years old ✨ $0 Adoption fee until December 31st 🏡 Litter box trained Nila is a whole lotta cat to love!...
12/21/2024

Meet Nila! 💙

🧶 7 Years old
✨ $0 Adoption fee until December 31st
🏡 Litter box trained

Nila is a whole lotta cat to love! She’s a friendly gal who greets everyone she meets with a head butt and a purr. She is looking for a family who can support her on her weight loss journey 💪

❤️ If you’re interested in adopting/learning more about Nila click the following link: tinyurl.com/MDSPCA-Nila ❤️

Meet Jake! 💝 🧶 1 Year old ✨ $0 Adoption fee until December 31st 🏡 Older children preferred 🐈 Recommended home WITH other...
12/19/2024

Meet Jake! 💝

🧶 1 Year old
✨ $0 Adoption fee until December 31st
🏡 Older children preferred
🐈 Recommended home WITH other cats

Jake is a young and spirited cat looking for a family just as spunky! His favorite activities include batting around toy mice, chasing feather wands, and scratching on a good rope scratcher.

❤️ If you’re interested in adopting/learning more about Jake click the following link: tinyurl.com/MDSPCA-Jake ❤️

Meet Milo! 🎄🐾 2 Years old ✨️ $0 Adoption fee until December 31st 🐕 Positive interactions with dogs Note from his foster:...
12/18/2024

Meet Milo! 🎄

🐾 2 Years old
✨️ $0 Adoption fee until December 31st
🐕 Positive interactions with dogs

Note from his foster:
Milo is a big hearted, affectionate boy. He seems well adapted to home life and is the consummate couch potato companion. He is also up for adventure which makes him a perfectly versatile pet. He is eager to learn (and impress!) and would do well with an owner who is willing to teach this young dog a few new tricks. Milo is friendly and gets heads turning wherever he goes! All Milo wants for Christmas is to find his family. Do you have room in your heart and your home for this lovely boy?

❤️ If you’re interested in adopting/learning more about Milo click the following link: tinyurl.com/MDSPCA-Milo ❤️

Bring home a new family member for the holidays! 🎁 Now until the 31st, fees are waived on all our adult animals 🥳
12/16/2024

Bring home a new family member for the holidays! 🎁 Now until the 31st, fees are waived on all our adult animals 🥳

Join us for a special reading of My Journal by Summer McKinny with author Clare Hutton! 🦮🚶‍♀️ The 2025 American Girl Do...
12/13/2024

Join us for a special reading of My Journal by Summer McKinny with author Clare Hutton! 🦮🚶‍♀️

The 2025 American Girl Doll of the Year is Summer McKinny, a dog lover from Columbia, MD. She is a talented craft maker, baker, and aspiring entrepreneur. She started her own dog-walking business, bakes the cutest dog cookies, supports animal shelters, and participates in business fairs. She’s also a self-proclaimed cranky cat lover! 😽

🗓️December 27th, 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM and 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM
📍3300 Falls Rd, Baltimore, MD 21211

The reading by Clare Hutton will be followed by a fun dog treat-making activity and an opportunity to read to our shelter pets. Each ticket includes a signed copy of Summer's journal. Don’t miss out on this heartwarming event! 💞

Get your tickets here: TinyURL.com/TalesandTreats

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3300 Falls Road
Baltimore, MD
21211

Opening Hours

Monday 1pm - 7pm
Tuesday 1pm - 7pm
Wednesday 1pm - 7pm
Thursday 1pm - 7pm
Friday 1pm - 7pm
Saturday 12pm - 5pm

Telephone

+14102358826

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Who wants a pittopotamus for Christmas!?! ✋ Fees are WAIVED for adult animals until December 31st! You can see who's available at mdspca.org/adopt ❤️ #animalshelter #spca #adoptdontshop #shelterdog #sheltercat #baltimore #maryland #givingseason

Our animals are ready to go home for the holidays! 🎁 Can't adopt? you can still help by donating Presents to Pets at tinyurl.com/mdspca-giftlist ❤️ #animalshelter #adoptdontshop #shelterdog #sheltercat #baltimore #givingseason

Couch Crashers
Couch Crashers

Still not convinced to join Couch Crashers? 🛋️ 🐕 Here’s everything you need to know! Visit mdspca.org/couchcrashers to sign up today! ❤️ Couch Crashers is a short-term fostering program for adult dogs who could benefit from some time outside of the shelter. Participants can expect to host an adoptable dog for 1 to 3 days, with all the necessary food and supplies provided by the Maryland SPCA. Here are some reasons to become a Couch Crashers host: 🐾 Provides the dog with a much-needed break from the stressful shelter environment 🐾 Discover if you are ready for a dog without the commitment 🐾 Animal gets to experience a proper home life 🐾 You gain a temporary best friend and snuggle buddy 🐾 Boosts the animal’s chances of being adopted due to collected home-life experience

Let's foreshadow finding a home for this girl! Adopt Satin Jackets today at mdspca.org/adopt ❤️

Happy Halloween! 😱 Did our pup's costumes scare you? 😉 You can view all our current adoptable animals at mdspca.org/adopt 🖤 #dogs #halloween #animalshelter #adoptdontshop #baltimore #maryland

We have plenty of black cats waiting for their forever home at mdspca.org/adopt 🐈‍⬛🎃

Visit mdspca.org/adopt to bring home your new feline friend 😽 #cats #adoptdontshop

Mari Gold is still looking for a home! 🥺 You can learn more about Mari Gold and all of our adoptable animals at mdspca.org/adopt ❤️

Caesar wants nothing more than a family of his own 💔 Being one of our longest residents at the shelter currently, we have no idea how this guy hasn’t gotten adopted yet when he has so much love to give! If you’re interested in making Caesar’s dreams come true, you can visit mdspca.org/adopt 🐾

National Dog Day
National Dog Day

Here's a very special message from Governor Wes Moore and Tucker 🐶 Celebrate National Dog Day with us at The Rotunda this Saturday, 11am to 4pm! We will be holding doggie contests with prizes going to each category winner! They include: 🐾 Longest tongue 🐾 Best trick 🐾 Best dressed 🐾 Cutest butt 🐾 Best owner and pet matching outfits 🐕 See you there!

Our dogs are super photogenic... most of the time 🤷‍♀️ You can view all our adoptable animals at mdspca.org/adopt ❤️

Purrfest 😻 Thank you to everyone who came out last Saturday to help us celebrate all things cats! 😽 We had so much fun doing kitten yoga, playing cat trivia, feeding the bottle babies, and more! A total of 14 cats went to their furrever homes during Purrfest! Be sure to join us next year for another day full of feline fun 😸

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