Pet Resources

How to Make a Cat Scratchboard

Rottweiler playing with smaller dog

Dog to Dog Introductions

Santa Claus posing with 5 small dogs

Holiday Pet Safety

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Vidaah Vet

Maryland SPCA staff member petting orange cat with green eyes

Foster Appointment Protocol 2024

Chihuahua wearing cone

Caring For Dogs Recovering From Medical Issues

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Fearful / Shy Dogs

Tan dog sniffing gray cat.

Introducing Cats & Dogs

two cats sniffing inside of a litter box

Litterbox Problems

Foster parent with black and white kittens on shoulder

Mega Kitten Transports

Gray and white pitbull looking startled

Fireworks

Dog howling

Reactivity

Santa Claus posing with 5 small dogs

Holidays & Dogs

Maryland SPCA staff member holding Spayed Neutered puppy

Spay / Neuter Day Of Appointment Instructions

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Fearful / Shy Puppies

Homemade snuggle blanket for animal shelter

 How to make a Snuggle Blanket 

white and tabby shelter cat in yellow room

How to Approach a New Cat

DIY Toys for Pets

Small white and tan long haired dog

How to Greet a Dog

Dog looking startled

Stranger Danger

MD SPCA vet tech holding newborn puppy

Managing Puppy’s Behavior

Gray and white pitbull in shelter kennel

Isolation Distress

Tan dog with cute eyes.

Lost & Found Pets

Maryland SPCA Volunteer holding brown tabby cat

Maryland Shelter Directory

two cats sniffing inside of a litter box

Litterbox Training

Black and white shelter pitbull waiting for a treat

Sniff Walk and The Engage Disengage Game

Emergency vet technician petting tabby cat

Emergency Vet Care Providers

two dogs in the backseat of a car

Car Ride Anxiety

Black and white shelter pitbull waiting for a treat

Impulse Control for Your Dog

Two veterinarians examining white cat

Affordable Vet Care Providers

Person with red comb grooming husky

Dog Grooming Tips

Cat Carrier Issues

White cat with green eyes wearing cone

Cat Post-Op Instructions

white and tan pit bull mixed breed with yellow harness

Teaching Recall

Vet tech administering a shot to an orange cat

Fear Free Vet Visits

Volunteer petting shelter dog outside

Adoption Guide

Community Fostering Kittens

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Confinement & Crate Training

Dog running towards camera with ball in it's mouth

Fun Activities for Your Dog

brown dog laying in crate

Teach Your Dog “Go to Place”

Prepping Dogs for the Vet

Vet tech examining hound dog's teeth

Dog Exam Intolerance

Dog with paws on kitchen counter

Counter Surfing

Help Your New Dog Adjust

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Medicating Your Dog

Young girl with tan dog on leash

Supervising Dogs & Kids

Black and white shelter pitbull waiting for a treat

High Arousal / Frisky Behavior

Dog jumping up onto person in field

Jumpy / Mouthy Dogs

cat playing with plush toy

Fun Activities for Your Cat

french bulldog playing with ball

Resource Guarding Management

Dog pulling on it's own leash with owner

Leash Biting

Your Pet was Microchipped by a Previous Owner

Volunteer walking small Chihuahua.

Volunteer FAQs

husky with blue harness

Why Harnesses are Better than Choke & Prong collars

Small brown dog in halloween costume

Halloween Pet Tips

Senior citizen with dog in lap

Deferred Gift Information Form

cat playing with plush toy

Play Aggression

Planning For The Future: Caring For Your Pet

Veterinarian holding tan hound puppy

Spay / Neuter Resource List

Maryland SPCA staff member petting orange cat with green eyes

How to set up Kitty Basecamp

Multi Colored home made snuffle mat for pet treats

How to Make a Snuffle Mat

cat taking treat from hand

Cat Behavior Correction

Volunteer petting shelter dog outside

Bonding with your dog

Pet Food Pantries by County

Dog Body Language

Enrichment for Dogs

Person playing with puppy

Play biting in Puppies

Black and tan dogs enjoying homemade pumpkin and oat dog treats

Pumpkin and Oat Ball Dog Treats

Maryland SPCA staff member holding Spayed Neutered puppy

Dog Post-Op Instructions

Black and white shelter cat in toy tunnel

Cat Enrichment Guide

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

Rehome a Pet on your own

person with gloves holding toothpaste and toothbrush with shelter shepherd dog in background

How to Brush Your Dog’s Teeth

Tabby shelter cat playing with blue wand toy

How to Fix Cat Bad Behavior

Volunteer holding brown shelter cat

Bringing Home a New Cat

MD SPCA staff member with treat filled kongs for shelter dogs

Kong Stuffing

brown shepherd dog behind fence

Barrier Frustration

Volunteer snuggling with white pitbull

Foster Animal Adoptions FAQ

An orange and brown tabby cat sitting next to eachother.

How to Introduce 2 Cats

Cat playing with ball next to toy tunnel

High Energy Cat

Maryland SPCA staff member holding Spayed Neutered puppy

Benefits of Spaying/Neutering Your Pet

Dog running towards camera with ball in it's mouth

Grandma’s Law

Bags of pet food from donation drive

Steps to a Successful DonationDrive!

Foster parent snuggling with foster dog

Foster FAQs

Home made wand toy for shelter cat

 How to make a Cat Charmer Wand Toy 

Blonde hound dog with homemade octopus dog toy

How to make an Octopus Dog Toy

Black cat licking milk out of stainless steel bowl

Mealtime Intensity

orange cat scratching rope post

Scratching Furniture

Dog running towards camera with ball in it's mouth

High Energy Dogs

Black and white hound dog pooping in field

House Training Dogs

Maryland SPCA veterinarian using stethoscope with white terrier dog

Cat Exam Handling Intolerance

retriever dog taking treat from owner in field

Maryland Area Trainers

Cat standing on butcher block kitchen counter.

Food Stealing Cats

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

Foster Contact & Emergency Hour Protocol

Mixing bowl with ingredients for yogurt dog treats

Yogurt Pumpkin Dog Treats

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