SPCA of Anne Arundel County

The SPCA of Anne Arundel County provides humane care and adoption services for homeless animals in central Maryland.

The mission of the SPCA shall be to serve as the leading private nonprofit organization within Anne Arundel County which exists to protect animals from acts of cruelty and neglect.

To promote humane care and concern for animals by educating the public and by working to end pet overpopulation.

To provide shelter and rehabilitation to animals in need.

To work for the passage and enforcement of laws which promote and provide for the humane treatment of animals.

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.

In 1934 civic leader Albert H. 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.

Peg HowardIn 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.

Adoption Policy

Street Address

SPCA of Anne Arundel County

1815 Bay Ridge Ave.

Annapolis, MD 21403

Telephone

(410) 268-4388 - Main

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Katie Sail

Brooke

Brayden

Emerald

Morrison

Morrison is a handsome cat. He's very outgoing and affectionate. He lived with another cat before (Bose) but is not...

Bose

Bose is a beautiful cat. She's very sweet and gentle. Bose really enjoys attention and will roll around making air...

Jack

Bunny

Bunny is a beautiful young cat who came to the SPCA with a litter of kittens. We are still getting...

Basket

Peep

Jelly Bean

Riley

Jumper

Lena (with Poly)

Poly (with Lena)

Peanut

Peanut is a beautiful 4 year old tabby. She is described as a "great, loving, and playful cat". They also...

Steve

Holly

Ivy

Luna June

Bingo

Godzilla

Mothra

Prairie Dawn

Betty Lou

Ghost

Layla

Wallaby

Dingo

Naur

Brisbane

Wombat

Darwin

Joey

Melbourne

Roo

Koala

Sydney

Barnabas

Cali Mia

Cali Mia came to the SPCA when her family had a military move. She's been described as very sweet and...

Cheddar

Cheddar is a handsome young cat. He is full of zest and energy! Cheddar came to the shelter because he...

Cali

Cali is a beautiful young calico cat. She came to the shelter after her owner became too ill to care...

Cassandra

Cassandra is a beautiful brown tabby cat. She came to the shelter after her owner died and the other family...

Chicka

Princess Pea

Assistant

Supervisor

Raven

Raven is a cute young cat. She is new to our shelter but seems to be very sweet and we...

Sushi

Oscar

Forest

Sage

Misifu

Wynonna

Wynonna is a senior siamese cat. She has stunning blue eyes and a beautiful coat. Wynonna found herself homeless after...

Lunar Moon

Winny

Jenny

Chad

Chad is a dashing young orange tabby. He is a new arrival but has quickly won over our staff with...

Ravenn

Midnight (with Twilight)

Midnight and her sister Twilight came to the shelter after their family had to move. They are both sweet, friendly...

Twilight (with Midnight)

Twilight and her sister Midnight are a bonded pair and must go home together. Twilight is described as affectionate and...

Abby

Abby is just as cute as a button. She found herself here at the SPCA after being abandoned. We don't...

Kitty Girl

Kitty Girl is eight years young. She has striking grey stripes and very soft fur. Kitty Girl has never lived...

Szechuan

Cookie Cat

Cookie Cat was a young mama who raised her babies in a foster home. She did a wonderful job and...

Joy

Chelsea

Windy

Saturday

Friday

Thursday

Wednesday

Tuesday

Monday

Sunday

Sleepy

Happy

Grumpy

Sneezy

Bashful

Venus

Olive 2

1yr old

Rocco Man

I am 9.5 yrs old

Sweep

I am 2 yrs old

Can (with Chester)

Chester (with Can)

Chirpy

Toasty (with Walnut)

Walnut (with Toasty)

Chloe

Poppy

Surfer

Boston Washington

Boston Washington Found himself here when a child at home developed allergies. He lived with his family for the past...

Mazikeen

Buddy Love

Camille (w/ Giselle)

Camille is bonded with Giselle and they must be adopted together.

Giselle (w/ Camille)

2.5 yrs old. Giselle is bonded with Camille and they must be adopted together.

Alex

Alex is a head strong lady and would need to be the only bunny in the home and does not...

Jasper

Jasper is 3 yrs old.

Chocolate

Chocolate is 6 months old