SPCA of Anne Arundel County
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Annapolis, MD 21403
baltimoreMarylandUS
I first started volunteering with the SPCA of Anne Arundel County in 2016. A year later I began fostering puppies and dogs. The staff does an amazing job finding the right home for each puppy and dog. Of the 50+ dogs I have fostered and have been adopted, only one has been returned. That is something the adoption specialists should be proud of. The staff and volunteers are such a caring group of people and I can see myself staying involved with this organization for many more years.Cheryl G
The SPCA of Anne Arundel County is the oldest and largest animal welfare organization in the county.
Mission and Vision
The mission of the SPCA shall be to serve as the leading private nonprofit organization within Anne Arundel County which exists to protect all animals from acts of cruelty or 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 enforce of laws which promote and provide for the humane treatment of animals.
Adoption Policy
We seek to find the best fit between the animal and new family.
https://www.aacspca.org
Testimonials
See all testimonials"I first started volunteering with the SPCA of Anne Arundel County in 2016. A year later I began fostering puppies and dogs. The staff does an amazing job finding the right home for each puppy and dog. Of the 50+ dogs I have fostered and have been adopted, only one has been returned. That is something the adoption specialists should be proud of. The staff and volunteers are such a caring group of people and I can see myself staying involved with this organization for many more years."
— cheryl g.
Adoptee, Volunteer / foster
"I have been a volunteer for more than ten years with the SPCA of Anne Arundel County because of their unwavering commitment to the welfare of their animals. They are extremely dedicated and do everything they can to get animals adopted out to the most suitable homes. They also were more welcoming and responsive to me regarding volunteering than other rescues that I had reached out to. The other rescues were in a different county than Anne Arundel and happened to be located closer to where I lived, yet the SPCA of Anne Arundel County was the rescue that was most thankful for my interest in volunteering. I look forward to many more years of their amazing work for animals."
— cheryl s.
Volunteer / foster
"The president, Kelly Brown, does not give up on animals. The staff is vested in the positive outcomes we have. We keep going, when it is hard, because of the “wins”! The whole team works to make sure every animal is loved and as happy as can be until they find their furever family."
— mary w.
Adoptee, Volunteer / foster, Supporter
"SPCA does everything they can to get these animals in the perfect home for them. They take the best care of them & hold awesome events to support the animals."
— kelly c.
Supporter, Fan
"Most amazing, caring, knowledgeable staff at a welcoming shelter willing to help all animals anyway possible! They will make sure each and every animal finds the purfect fit and their furever homes!"
— kaelan l.
Volunteer / foster
"My son and I have been volunteering for over 1.5 years. We love it! One of the few places you can volunteer with a teenager. He has learned a lot about animals, we have met wonder, inspiring and caring people. People dedicated to the health, wellness and finding the right match for the fur babies in their care."
— lee f.
Volunteer / foster
"The Anne arundel Spca is very welcoming and has the best volunteers. I’ve met so many nice people that would do anything for the animals."
— ashley r.
Volunteer / foster
"I have volunteered at and adopted from the Anne Arundel County SPCA in Annapolis, Maryland. I've been a volunteer for 8 years now. I am in the Enrichment Program so I've had extra training and work with the dogs that need a little extra help getting adopted. The progress I've seen these dogs make is beyond belief. Some are scared, have no confidence, need a lot of leash manners, are reactive and the list goes on. I've worked with a good number of dogs that have been at our shelter for 4+ years. They never lose hope of finding their forever family and greet me with happy tail wags and goofy grins. Two of our 4+ years at the shwlree dogs have been adopted and i will be forever grateful to their families foe taking the time to create a bond with them foe their successful adoption. Some of the dogs I work with may spend the rest of their lives at our shelter but I know I will do everything I can to make their days as bright as possible. My wonderful Sammy was pulled from a kill shelter and was on that shelter's euthanasia list. I thank AACSPCA all the time for bringing Sammy into my life. AACSPCA is a non-profit no kill shelter. It relies entirely on donations to run the facility. Some times are leaner than others but the staff always makes the best of whatever they have."
— karen b.
Adoptee, Volunteer / foster
"I started to volunteer at the shelter in March 2021 and soon after met an adorable pug mix named Nash who was in need of a foster family. Nash was transported to AAC SPCA along with several other dogs after being rescued from a horrible hoarding situation in North Carolina. He was in need of a foster home while awaiting surgery to repair his injured right hind leg. We were so lucky to have been chosen to foster Nash but the first few weeks were tough. It was obvious that he had not been socialized around people. He was incredibly skittish, would run from us and hide, and was VERY mouthy! But with patience and lots of tasty treats we started to gain his trust and his lovable personality really started to shine. In December 2021 Nash underwent an FHO surgery followed by 14 weeks of recovery and rehab (all paid for by the AAC SPCA). There were many vet appointments, including underwater treadmill sessions, plus lots of at home exercises to ensure that Nash (who was only a year and a half old) would have full range of motion and normal use of his hind leg. Throughout this time, it became clear that he was meant to be a part of our family and in February 2022, we signed the adoption paperwork! Nash is a ball of energy whose favorite thing to do is run zoomies around the house while being chased by our other dogs. He also loves to cuddle and is super mischievous, often stealing articles of clothing and hiding them in another dogs crate (never his own). We are incredibly grateful to the SPCA for the care and treatment they provided Nash and for allowing us to become his furever home!"
— shanna m.
Adoptee, Volunteer / foster
"I have been a volunteer at AACSPCA for over 3 years. The adoption team at SPCA do a great job finding the right home situation for each animal. The shelter is a no kill shelter, and keeps working with and training dogs to help them become more adoptable. We have had many dogs (and cats) who spent 4 years + in the shelter waiting for their people to find them. The volunteers receive the benefit of unconditional love from the animals they work with. I am rescued every time I spend time with an animal who just wants love and acceptance."
— cindy l.
Volunteer / foster
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