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Sugar’s weight loss journey: the director’s cut

On MD SPCA Giving Day, we shared the story of Sugar’s weight loss journey. But we left a lot of great moments on the cutting-room floor. So we made a director’s cut of Sugar’s story just for you—our most generous supporters!

Special dog makes impression on live TV

Aardvark was born with a very unique face. His small lower jaw is a genetic deformity. But it doesn’t stop him from being a loving, affectionate dog who makes friends with everyone he meets. After several adoption applications fell through, we took Aardvark to Good Day Baltimore on Fox45 to get some attention. They certainly loved this good boy at the studio! Now he’s waiting to find his forever home.

An exclusive interview with Lisa Radov, president of Maryland Votes for Animals

Lisa Radov is president of Maryland Votes for Animals and a devoted animal advocate. She’s helped pass critical legislation to ban puppy mills, make animal killing contests illegal, and create the Maryland Spay/Neuter Fund. Lisa is also an MD SPCA volunteer. In January, she received our William Woodward Award in recognition of her incredible advocacy.

Precious Pup Beats Parvo

Aiden arrived at the MD SPCA suffering from the deadly parvo virus. With medical and foster care, as well as love and patience, Aiden overcame the virus. His new forever friend was overjoyed when she came to pick him up.

New Cat Mom’s Lucky Clover

When this eight-month-old kitty arrived at the MD SPCA, no one could predict she’d need so much medical care. But the MD SPCA’s expert veterinarians and a loving foster home made for a lucky Clover.

MD SPCA’s Maria Montgomery Interviewed on WYPR

On May 21, MD SPCA Lead Trainer Maria Montgomery appeared on WYPR’s On the Record. She discussed separation anxiety in pets, explaining how people can prepare their animals to be alone again once they return to work.

Coach, a stray cat transferred to the Maryland SPCA from a partner shelter.

Happy Tail: Coach

Coach was a stray kitty transferred to the Maryland SPCA from a partner shelter. Gooey-eyed and mite-eared, staff worried Coach would need weeks of tender, loving, expert care before he was cleared to find a forever home.

The veterinary team confirmed a corneal ulcer in Coach’s right eye in addition to an upper respiratory infection (URI). After treatment for the mites, removal of his right eye, and recovery from his URI, our staff sent Coach for his neuter surgery. He bounced back so quickly that he didn’t even need foster care before he was ready for adoption.

He was originally a bit hand-shy (the poor guy started to think every pat came with medication!). But Coach warmed up and won the hearts of his new family with headbutts, purrs, and snuggles. With your help, the MD SPCA creates rescue stories like Coach’s every day. Thank you!

Meet the new Lifesavers co-chairs!

We’re pleased to introduce Jennifer Viglucci and Kevin “Rock” Rochlitz, our 2021-2022 Lifesavers Club co-chairs! Watch this video to learn what inspires them to support pets and people in our community.

Our Lifesavers

The Lifesavers Club is made up of dedicated supporters like you who donate $1,000 or more in a calendar year. Your support provides care for thousands of animals annually and preserves families by keeping pets in their loving homes. A special thank you to our 2019-2020 Lifesavers Club Chair, Dr. Estelle Ward, for her unwavering support during times of crises and calm.

Founders’ Circle

Peter and Anne Askew^
William P. Baker
Robin and Toby Bozzuto
Caves Farm
Dave Imre and Tom Crusse
Joanne and Mark Pollak^
Cindy and Frederick Thompson

1869 Circle

David and Eric Beard-Sackett
Tina and Andrew Beliveau
Rebecca Besson and Stuart Cooper
Bonnie and David Bonn^
Barbara Boudreau and Donna Arbuthnot^
Gina Campbell
The Campbell Foundation
Evelyn Johnson Charitable Foundation Inc.
Judith Golding and Robert Brager
Sharon Kroupa^
Carin and Brian Lazarus
Amy and Charles Lester^
Ginna Naylor and Jim Potter^
Charlotte and Randall Robinson^
Richard M. Ruane^
Anne L. Stone
Susan Tonascia^

Humane Heroes Circle

Ted Alban^
Stephanie Beall
Edward and Ellen Bernard
The Besson’s Landing Foundation, Inc.
Mr. and Mrs. Perry J. Bolton^
Randy Brinton and Hillary Michaud^
Jeffrey Burch and Lou M. Ghitman
Cathy Cahnmann
Charlotte Palmer Phillips Foundation
Ann Clapp^
Lacie and Eric DeCosta
Nancy Dorman and Stan Mazaroff^
Dorothy Wagner Wallis Charitable Trust^
Elizabeth Drigotas^
Eliza and David Dunn
Spaulding and Cynthia Goetze
Anne A. Jamison
Lois and Philip Macht Family Philanthropic Fund
Peter and Diane Nachtwey
Jonathan Ruckdeschel and Jane O’Leary
Joan and Bob Ottenritter
Alan Penczek^
Joan S. and Rajeev Ranadive^
Kera Ritter
Karen Schaefer^
Mark and Robin Schermerhorn
Linda Schneidereith^
Peter S. Tinsley
Susan and Robert Waldman
Drs. Estelle and Jeffrey Ward
Anne and Chris West^
Anonymous (4)

Evergreen on the Falls Circle

Jeanne and Kurt Aarsand
Renee Agnew
Brenda Ashworth and Donald Welch
Day and Ray Bank^
Drs. Katie and Eric Bass^
Chara R. Bauer
Cheri Belski
Cheryl Bernard-Smith and Chip Smith
Bessie Shields Foundation
Jeanne and Michael Biemer
William M. Blackstone
Anne and Toby Broadus^
Judith Campbell McKennis^
Janice L. Checket
John and Tracey Chessare
Charles and Kathleen Clark
Sibley and Ward Classen
David L. Donabedian
Bruce and Lindsay Fleming
Gail & James Riepe Family Foundation^
Patricia A. Gallagher
Tom and Amy Geddes
Martha and Tad Glenn
Donna Grauel
Donna and Steve Hill
Tricia and Steve Hinkel
Kelly and Richard Hupfeld^
Marta D.V. and Alfred D. Johnson
Rodica I. Johnson^
Pam M. Kaplan
Stephen Leaderman^
Jody and Jim Lemken^
Bill Magruder^
Patricia A. Metz
John and Kris Meyer
Edward and Katherine Mitzel
Carrie and Alex Montague
James C. Murray
Dr. Lisa Murray
Mildred E. Murray
Nina and David Noble
Linda Lee Panlilio
Jim Peirce and Jeremy Sugarman
Michael Pesa
Kevin and Melissa Rochlitz

Dorothy and David Sawyer
Thomas W. Shields Jr.
Barbara and Albert Simmons
Rona and Norman Smith^
Jamie Mason and Paul Stagg
Jodi Taylor
Kathleen N. Thomas
Richard and Diane Thornton
Jennifer and Tony Viglucci
Carol Warren
Mark and Wendy Warren^
Susan G. Waxter
Marie and John Wells
Sandra Wighton
Chris and Jim Wright^
Anonymous (2)

President’s Circle

Dr. Mahmood and Linda Alikhan
Mr. Kenneth S. Aneckstein
Katie Applefeld
Pam Arnett
Ilene Asner and Rick Kramer^
Sarah Atas
Gina Atwood
Rebecca Barney and Chad Pfrommer
John Bennett Jr.
Lois Berg and Curt Dobbs
Brian, Heidi, and Anna Berghuis
Jules J. Berman
Bobbie and Glen Bjorklund
Sandra and Neal Black
Dr. John and Cheryl Blenko^
Paula J. Bogert and Dennis Lynch
John and Carolyn Boitnott^
Bonnie and John Boland, Ph.D.s^
Dr. Brenda M. Brandon
Laetitia M. Brooks
Christopher G. Brown
Holly Burkett
Gertrude A. Cannady
Linda Carter
Christine Chin
Judy and Walter Chrysam
Barb Clapp
Kathleen Coakley
Laura and David Cole
Jesse Collins
Karen and the late John Colvin^
Christopher and Rebecca Corbett
Sandra L. Crockett
Barry Daly and Jane Dowling
Deborah Davis
Dina and George Davis^
Helen Davis^
Ann Marie Debiase
Dr. Ross Donehower
Sharon and Gary Dorsch
Jephta and Daniel Drachman
Craig A. Duftler
Jennifer L. Dunworth
Susan Eckenrode
Dr. John B. Egger
Hartley C. Etheridge^
Mark Faggert
Michael Fall
Brian Ferguson
Roger and Cheryl Fiery^
John and Anne Finegan
Dr. John Fioramonti
Betty E. Fisher
Kevin Fitzpatrick
Ruth M. and Bernard Fleishman
Catherine Frederick*
Susan Furr
Diane R. Gassaway
Amy Geis
Maura Gilday
Gregg and Cathy Gorman
John Guckert
Suneal and Raina Guptaa
Parice Halbert
Edward and Cindy Halle
Elizabeth Hamberry
Mary and John Hammond
Victoria and James Handa
Mr. Kat Hart
Nan Hayworth
Georgia C. Heckler
Paul Hemme
Mary and Charles Hesdorffer
Jane E. Hill
Heather Holland
Heather Holt
Robert and Jenny Hopkins
Kathleen Travers Horner
Joseph F. Hradsky
Lita Hughes
Eric and Shannon Huston
Cornelia M. Ives
Terri E. Jones
Bonna Walker and Mark Kaiser
Louise Keelty^
Dr. Gabor Kelen
Townsend and Bob Kent
Jack Kent
Patricia and Timothy Kinlock
Deborah Knecht
Regina M. Kotowski
Diane Lane
Jessica Lanzillotti

Julie Laslett
John Lawrence^
Jim Lekin and Katie Ryan Lekin
Ryan and Melissa Lenet
Michelle M. Levender
Louis and Phyllis Friedman Foundation, Inc.
Debra J. Macey
Susie Macfarlane^
Carolyn Mack
Jean S. Mahoney
Joann and William Marchi
Mr. and Mrs. Kevin Margolis
Jeffrey L. Martin
Drs. Ciro R. Martins and Thomas W. Koenig
Mrs. Rand R. Mason^
Joan C. Matthews
Robert R. McCrae
Claire M. McDonough
Amy and Hugh McGuirk
Louise Y. Meledin
Lucy Melvin
Thea J. Misher
Yvonne Molotsi
Carla and John Moose
Kimberly Morton
Joe and Dina Moxey
Barbara L. Mueller
Amy Mullen
The Muller Foundation
Patricia A. Mulligan
Mark Allan Myers
Celeste Nader
Nancy Glazer Dickman Family Foundation^
Naylor Family Foundation
Terry S. Nelson
Sylvia Gerston*
Barry W. Nishikawa
Alice Sherman*
The Ochs Family Foundation, Inc.
Carole and Bill Oliver^
Sheila M. O’Neill
Jen Osborn
Glynn I. Owens
Harry and Anna Page
Betty and Rodger Parker^
Mary Charlotte Parr
Paul and Emily Singer Family Foundation
Thomas A. Payne
Marilyn Phelps
Naudane and Jay Phillips
Judith S. Phillips
Frank, Emma, and Scott McBride*
Mary-Ann and Wally Pinkard^
Duffey and Angela Pitzer
Julie and Tim Polanowski
Gregory and Donna Prott
Jennie and Jake Rasmussen
The Reading Family
Pauline Reznicek and Eric Hindman
Susannah and William Rienhoff
Lucy Robins and Kevin Robins
Rogers Wilbur Foundation Inc.
Patrick J. Rooney
Michele and Andrew Rosenstein
Cynthia and Peter Rosenwald
Robert and Patricia Rubino
Ingo Ruczinski
Claudia and Steve Salzberg
Laura R. Sapp
Dr. Thomas M. Scalea
Bob and Elaine Schaefer
Barry Schapiro^
Debra Schubert and Byron Olson
Diane and Joe Seeger
The Seyler Family
Alyssa Shedlosky
Michael A. Sicher
Sandra Skidmore
Lynda L. Slyder and Julia E. Eason
Hon. Carol E. Smith
Barbara L. Solomon
Josh Spiegel
Susan R. Steinberg
Phyllis A. Steiner
Lee Stevens
Anne G. Sunderland
Doris Sweet
Martha and Rich Thayer
Laura and George Thomas
Charles and Cecilia Thompson
Jennifer L. Tittsworth
Robert and Arden Travers
Mark and Peggy Tribett
Linda D. Valle
Tony VanBrackle
Barry Vaughan
Joseph Verbalis
Ann D. and Charles Walker
Dr. Marjorie Warden
Alison Wells
Brian Wesner
Linda J. Wessells
Linda D. Whippo
Barbara M. Wilson^
Richard Wong
Andi and Dan Worthington^
Gary and Janet Yankanich
Carol Younts
Dan Zeller
Anonymous (13)

* in tribute.
^ Silver Lifesaver, a Lifesaver for a decade or more.

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