The Maryland SPCA connects wonderful pets to loving owners. We are not affiliated with any national animal organization, and we do not receive any government or United Way funding. Our mission is to prevent cruelty and neglect of animals through fostering the humane relationship between animals and people. We operate primarily in the Greater Baltimore Metropolitan area.
To make sure that our dogs and cats do not contribute to the pet overpopulation problem, every one is spayed or neutered before going into a new home. The cost is included in the adoption fee, as are the costs of shots and other necessary care. In addition, a free Positive Pooch class is available to our dog adopters.
There is no set time limit for how long an animal can remain in our adoption program. As long as an animal maintains general good health and a sound temperament, we keep him or her until adopted. We pride ourselves on providing premium care to the animals in a clean, pleasant environment. Our adoption staff works diligently to pair up adopters with the best animal match for their homes and lifestyles.
We transport animals from other shelters to our adoption center to help more animals get adopted. We also help pet owners find new homes for their pets so their animals don’t need to enter shelter care.
Create an alert, and we'll notify you every time a new pet comes in who meets your criteria.
3300 Falls Road
Baltimore, MD 21211
Create an alert, and we'll notify you every time a new pet comes in who meets your criteria.
Baltimore City & Baltimore County
Additional adoption info
Before you Arrive:
Make sure your apartment is pet-friendly. Check with your landlord about pet policies.
To make the adoption process go a little quicker, here's a list of what to bring:
- Vet records, if you currently own pets
- Lease, if you currently rent
- Any family members or roommates to meet the animals
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Owings Mills, MD 21117
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