Pet Resources

Planning For The Future: Caring For Your Pet

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Fearful / Shy Dogs

Small brown dog in halloween costume

Halloween Pet Tips

Gray and white pitbull looking startled

Fireworks

Dog running towards camera with ball in it's mouth

High Energy Dogs

Foster parent with black and white kittens on shoulder

Mega Kitten Transports

Chihuahua wearing cone

Caring For Dogs Recovering From Medical Issues

Home made wand toy for shelter cat

 How to make a Cat Charmer Wand Toy 

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How to Brush Your Dog’s Teeth

Foster parent on phone with Foster department holding white and gray cat

Foster Contact & Emergency Hour Protocol

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Grandma’s Law

Gray and white pitbull in shelter kennel

Isolation Distress

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Scratching Furniture

Volunteer walking small Chihuahua.

Volunteer FAQs

Black and white shelter pitbull waiting for a treat

High Arousal / Frisky Behavior

Two veterinarians examining white cat

Affordable Vet Care Providers

Maryland SPCA staff member holding Spayed Neutered puppy

Benefits of Spaying/Neutering Your Pet

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Confinement & Crate Training

Maryland SPCA staff member petting orange cat with green eyes

How to set up Kitty Basecamp

Dog pulling on it's own leash with owner

Leash Biting

Volunteer snuggling with white pitbull

Foster Animal Adoptions FAQ

Tan emotional support pug with older gentleman looking at phone on the couch

Emotional Support Resources

Enrichment for Dogs

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High Energy Cat

young black and white puppy

Fearful / Shy Puppies

Cat standing on butcher block kitchen counter.

Food Stealing Cats

Tabby shelter cat playing with blue wand toy

How to Fix Cat Bad Behavior

Small white and tan long haired dog

How to Greet a Dog

Maryland SPCA staff member holding Spayed Neutered puppy

Spay / Neuter Day Of Appointment Instructions

Maryland SPCA veterinarian using stethoscope with white terrier dog

Cat Exam Handling Intolerance

Black and white shelter cat in toy tunnel

Cat Enrichment Guide

Veterinarian advising customer over the phone

Vidaah Vet

Senior citizen with dog in lap

Deferred Gift Information Form

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Teach Your Dog “Go to Place”

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Play biting in Puppies

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Cat Behavior Correction

Rottweiler playing with smaller dog

Dog to Dog Introductions

Prepping Dogs for the Vet

french bulldog playing with ball

Resource Guarding Management

retriever dog taking treat from owner in field

Maryland Area Trainers

Your Pet was Microchipped by a Previous Owner

Foster parent on phone with Foster department holding white and gray cat

Rehome a Pet on your own

white and tan pit bull mixed breed with yellow harness

Teaching Recall

Cat Carrier Issues

Volunteer petting shelter dog outside

Bonding with your dog

Tan dog sniffing gray cat.

Introducing Cats & Dogs

husky with blue harness

Why Harnesses are Better than Choke & Prong collars

Pet Food Pantries by County

Dog howling

Reactivity

Tan dog with cute eyes.

Lost & Found Pets

Volunteer holding brown shelter cat

Bringing Home a New Cat

Dog looking startled

Stranger Danger

Community Fostering Kittens

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Car Ride Anxiety

Dog with paws on kitchen counter

Counter Surfing

White cat with green eyes wearing cone

Cat Post-Op Instructions

Young girl with tan dog on leash

Supervising Dogs & Kids

two cats sniffing inside of a litter box

Litterbox Problems

Maryland SPCA staff member holding Spayed Neutered puppy

Dog Post-Op Instructions

Vet tech administering a shot to an orange cat

Fear Free Vet Visits

Mixing bowl with ingredients for yogurt dog treats

Yogurt Pumpkin Dog Treats

Black and white shelter pitbull waiting for a treat

Sniff Walk and The Engage Disengage Game

Santa Claus posing with 5 small dogs

Holiday Pet Safety

An orange and brown tabby cat sitting next to eachother.

How to Introduce 2 Cats

Person with red comb grooming husky

Dog Grooming Tips

Veterinarian holding tan hound puppy

Spay / Neuter Resource List

Volunteer petting shelter dog outside

Adoption Guide

Black cat licking milk out of stainless steel bowl

Mealtime Intensity

Dog running towards camera with ball in it's mouth

Fun Activities for Your Dog

Black and white hound dog pooping in field

House Training Dogs

two cats sniffing inside of a litter box

Litterbox Training

Homemade snuggle blanket for animal shelter

 How to make a Snuggle Blanket 

MD SPCA staff member with treat filled kongs for shelter dogs

Kong Stuffing

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Fun Activities for Your Cat

Santa Claus posing with 5 small dogs

Holidays & Dogs

Black and tan dogs enjoying homemade pumpkin and oat dog treats

Pumpkin and Oat Ball Dog Treats

Dog jumping up onto person in field

Jumpy / Mouthy Dogs

Person giving pill to dog

Medicating Your Dog

Dog Body Language

Blonde hound dog with homemade octopus dog toy

How to make an Octopus Dog Toy

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Play Aggression

MD SPCA vet tech holding newborn puppy

Managing Puppy’s Behavior

Maryland SPCA Volunteer holding brown tabby cat

Maryland Shelter Directory

Emergency vet technician petting tabby cat

Emergency Vet Care Providers

Maryland SPCA staff member petting orange cat with green eyes

Foster Appointment Protocol 2024

Multi Colored home made snuffle mat for pet treats

How to Make a Snuffle Mat

DIY Toys for Pets

white and tabby shelter cat in yellow room

How to Approach a New Cat

Vet tech examining hound dog's teeth

Dog Exam Intolerance

Foster parent snuggling with foster dog

Foster FAQs

How to Make a Cat Scratchboard

Bags of pet food from donation drive

Steps to a Successful DonationDrive!

Help Your New Dog Adjust

brown shepherd dog behind fence

Barrier Frustration

Black and white shelter pitbull waiting for a treat

Impulse Control for Your Dog

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We will be opening late today 2/23. Our Resource & Intake Center will open at 12pm & the Adoption Center will open at 2pm.