I could never say in words just how pleased I am with Maryland SPCA. But I will try!!…read moreAfter my husband and I had to put our beloved cat Bret to sleep recently, we were looking to adopt again -- our house is not a home without a cat. I went to the SPCA's White Marsh location where they have cats and kittens available for adoption. I saw a bonded pair of year old cats as soon as I walked in and I knew I had found our babies. I met them and knew I wanted to bring them home as soon as I could. Stephanie was the adoption coordinator who worked most with us and she could not have been more helpful and friendly. The next day I brought in my husband as well as the necessary paperwork and we were ready to bring our boys home. Conan and Stephen are our precious sweethearts, making every day an absolute joy for us -- and they seem to enjoy watching their late night namesakes with us too. :D Stephanie and everyone at SPCA are fabulous and I cannot thank them enough for taking care of our boys until we took them home. If you are looking for a pet to make your life complete and your house a home, please make sure you head to MD SPCA -- they are the best!! :D

I adopted my best friend here in December of 2009 when he was six months old. Shadow celebrated…read morehis Barkmitzvah combined with a fun Superbowl Party in Feb. of 2023, where guests brought birthday gift donations. He's doggone charitable. Taking the donations to the MDSPCA, I was able to see just how awesome the staff still is, how clean and organized the kennels are, and just how beautiful the building is. The dogs awaiting adoption were clean and looked comfortable in their cozy kennels with toys, blankets, cots, etc. Of course, I wanted to take them all home with me, but Shadow's my bestest boy and being 13 1/2, he's my one and only for now.

We had one of those nightmare days when you take someone you love to the vet, and leave without…read morethem... I couldn't stop crying. So I started perusing the Barc's website, looking for someone new to sidetrack me, and to love. Once we were at the shelter, I let Jeremy pick out our new family members. He wanted an orange moron, since we've never had one of those, and a kitten... you go back and check out the three rooms of cages, write down who you want to meet, and they call you back to open the cages so you can handle the cat... see how it reacts, see how you react. First cage, first room, this skinny little tortie, with giant ears locked eyes with Jeremy and it was love at first sight. We named her Mazikeen Star... she's been with us for a week now and she's living up to her demon name in the best way possible. She's a snuggler, under the blankets, purring her ass off, happy as can be, lovebug. She's also already earned the name MaziQueen, because her two pound ass thinks she's in charge and isn't afraid to let our other two cats know it. Then, to complete the set, Jeremy also decided on the last cat, in the last cage. He's a orange and white fluffy loveable sweetheart. He was also sick. They tried to talk us out of taking him because he was being medicated and needed eye drops, but Jeremy started pouting and they relented. We still had to wait until the next day to pick them up because they needed to be spayed and neutered. Yesterday we took Cooper Sharp (our Creamsicle boy) to the vet and ran up a $500+ bill because he was still so congested it was clearly difficult for him to breathe and the medicine the shelter gave us had run out several days before. He sneezed bloody mucus all over Jeremy and so we took him in for an emergency appointment. They sent us home with nose drops, two different meds, and a bunch of other stuff. He has a respiratory infection, which is highly contagious. So much so that the vet and tech wore disposable gowns while handling him so they wouldn't infect the other patients. And they instructed us to wait outside until they had an exam room ready so we wouldn't be in the waiting room. When we left, we went through a side door. He's doing better today, and I hope by the time he finishes this round of meds, he'll be better than he ever was. I'm looking forward to spoiling these guys and giving them the best lives ever.

I began fostering a young dog from BARCS back in January…read more Had her for nearly 2 months before she was adopted. She was adopted by a family in mid March. I was instructed to bring her in for spaying before handing her over to the adopter family. Dropped off the dog early on the appointed morning for spaying and was told to return at 4pm to pick her up. Arrived to pick her up and she was brought out by an attendant, handed over to me and I was told she had already been spayed. It was obvious she had been sedated and was groggy and whimpering. Now, I had asked BARCS after I got her in January if she had already been spayed because it was obvious she had been shaved for surgery. Poor girl, they almost cut on her again for no reason. It gets better. The adopter family had her for less than 2 days before they contacted me wanting to get rid of her. She could be a handful and I knew how to handle her and had instructed them not to return her to BARCS or any other shelter. I took her back into my home and intended to keep her permanently. After she was adopted, she was no longer property of BARCS. A week ago, BARCS blows up my phone and email and wants her returned so they can do an intake on her. I question them about why and told them they had no rights to ownership any longer. Stupidly, I took her back to BARCS and was told she would be returned to me in 3 days. 3 days goes by and they tell me she has been adopted by another family. Monday evening (04/20) I look at their site and there she is available for fostering or adoption. Apparently, the family that adopted her could not have a pet where they lived. Was this true? I have my doubts. I reach out and tell them I will be down Tuesday morning to adopt her. Before leaving to go get her, I see an email from Veronika Graham informing me this animal has been placed in a "rescue shelter" and is not available to be adopted. Well, I smelled bullshit and told Veronika Graham as much. I questioned her how none of this adds up, but she has not and I do not expect a response from her. BARCS lied and removed an animal from a good home. Mine. On one hand, I respect an organization that does good things for animals in need. On the other, it is quite apparent one hand does not know what the other hand is doing there in their offices. I never should have returned this animal to these people. Now, I will most likely never see her again.

If you're on the fence about visiting this small business, just go. Unlike some small businesses,…read moreMutt Mart offers reasonable prices, if not better than the big stores. We were there today because we adopted a dog from MAS Rescue and MM allows them to use their store as a meet and greet location. The owner was extremely nice!! We were able to get a dog tag printed on the spot before we left, along with some other goodies. There is also an upstairs sales floor. Parking is available behind the store if you turn on Hampnett Ave. You can either enter the store through the back or walk around the block to the front entrance (we did this due to the rain and mud). I highly recommend this pet store!

OK....this place is small! However what it lacks in size, it makes up for in customer service,…read moreand obvious support of the local rescues. This is a local neighborhood store, where the staff know a lot of the customers by first name. When was the last time THAT happened when you bought dog food. The local vibe is whata makes this place special. There is a patio area out back, and a porch out front.....just in case you want to relax a bit. Welll worth the trip!! I loved the pitty rescue support!!! Pibbles....are SOOOOO scary......lol (not).

From a new volunteer:…read more I'll start with the sad news of having recently lost my Toby (my dog) to bone cancer. While on a bike ride, we rode past the Baltimore Humane Society that I had not known existed. I got home, Googled BHS, and found that they also had volunteer opportunities. *insert smile here* You can complete an application online to volunteer, and they will quickly get back to you with instructions on what to do next. Fast forward, and I'm at BHS for my first training (DogTown1). You'll have to attend various trainings for whichever tasks you would like to volunteer for. Let me also state that their property is VAST. They even have a pool for the dogs to swim in. *insert smile here* After the training, we were given a tour of the facility. Those pets are LOVED! The volunteers really take care of them, from walking to cleaning and just learning the characteristics of each pet; it's an amazing thing to see. We were also notified of five of the dogs who were going home that day. I look forward to the rest of my volunteer experience.

I adopted my two cats from here and the service was extremely helpful. They made the adoption…read moreprocess simple and straightforward. I also got my dog neutered here for $175. They do tend to be booked so make sure you call ahead of time. They also offer vaccines when I got my dog neutered ($43 for a canine influenza vaccine). They charged $20 for a 2 week supply of trazodone (sedative), which was worth it. I fully support the Baltimore Humane Society!

Loving, caring and so professional. Lovely, caring people. If you are considering a pet adoption…read moreplease check here. You will have a pet who was cared for by a fantastic couple, just waiting for you!

We went to Sunshine friends cats & Dogs Rescue and adopted two adorable kittens. The staff were…read moreincredibly friendly, professional, and clearly dedicated to giving back to the community. Our kittens were well-cared for, healthy, and had received all their necessary vaccinations. We are so grateful for the new additions to our family! Thank you, Sunshine Friends, for making the process smooth and for your commitment to animal welfare."

I don't come to this mall often, but when I do, I make this a stop. If not for anything else but…read moreserotonin. Boy, do you get a major dose of it when you enter in here. I have to get this out of the way first. I find it funny that they just took over the space vacated by Quiksilver. You first notice it as you go to open the door and their logo is still on it. I really like that they used the space to fit their need as well. Using the windows that face out to the mall as a display and relaxation area for some of the cats in the store. When you walk in, it's like a mini zoo. They got cats aplenty, but you will also notice a mixture of birds, rabbits, gerbils, rats, and maybe a reptile or two. It's going to be a bit overwhelming and overstimulating, but you will acclimate fast and be happy with it all. All animals within are adoptable and adorable. But don't just come here to find your next pet, they do offer a wide array of pet related items. Need a collar, they got you covered, need a shirt for your dog, they got you covered.

This is an awesome place to stop in and visit at the Annapolis Mall. The AACSPCA is such an…read moreimportant local nonprofit. This shop has adoptable cats, rabbits, guinea pigs, and other small animals. They also carry a full line of animal logo clothing for people, plus items for your pets. This would be a great place to go gift shopping for your favorite animal or animal lover.

I was extremely happy with their service and attention to detail. My daughter, who is a…read moreprofessional dog trainer, helped me through the process. After multiple attempts, and visits to sites in MD, VA, DE we finally found a great dog for our live style and his!

If i could give zero stars on here i would.. for starters i came to this place 3x wanting to adopt…read morea kitten for my home.. the 1st time i came in they only had a few amount of cats. upon my 2nd trip there, an old lady with short curly hair was denying me of a cat by making multiple excuses saying that i have to take 2 kittens home, and every cat i looked at it " had a home". upon the 3rd visit i was able to adopt 2 kittens and the same cats that "had a home" were still there so i was lied to. i paid my $50 deposit for 2 kittens that were to be ready in 2 weeks. the day i was supposed to pick them up i called before going i was told by the owner that the kittens had died, mind you no one contacted me to make me aware of this. i still proceeded to go into the facility to retrieve my deposit refund. they played a lot of games saying that they couldn't find my transaction from that day when i have bank statements from my exact purchase. i ended up getting my money back in cash. it was a lot of back and forth for no reason. DONT EVER SHOP HERE AT ALL. i made a video about this horrible experience by being racially profiled and dealing with prejudice people. i am victim and to hear more about my story im on tiktok @Nyyrenia

I recently adopted a dog from Tara's House rescue, and I am very happy with both the dog and the…read moreprocess. I'm surprised that there are negative reviews on this site, since everything went very well in my experience. I saw the dog I was interested in on PetFinder, and completed the adoption application for him located on the Tara's House site. I was contacted nearly immediately by the dog's foster mother, and we arranged a time to speak later in the evening. We had a great conversation about him, and I felt like there was complete disclosure about his previous situation, his medical condition (since resolved), and his minor behavioral issues. We arranged that I would meet the dog once my references were checked and there was good communication about the logistics of that. I've had the dog for about 4 weeks now, and he is wonderful and settling in well. Of course, every dog is going to take some time with a new situation, but I think he is doing great. I don't feel like there were any surprises or unrealistic expectations. I'm looking forward to a long and happy relationship with this boy, and I wouldn't hesitate to adopt from Tara's House again.

I can't say more positive things about this organization and what it does for dogs. I have…read moresuccessfully adopted three wonderful dogs from them, and have been totally happy. Roxie, Chico and Casper. Thanks for all you do rescuing these wonderful dogs!The adoption process was smooth and what you would expect from a rescue and we are very happy!

I had a good experience…read more The staff were great. I was greeted as soon as I entered, despite the fact that the facility was very busy. The application process was "long" but very clear. I was able to visit the dog in which I had an interest with no delay. Although I did not have the fortune to adopt that dog, the process was very straight forward and simple. I love the fact that the adoption process is "first come first serve". Masks are required. There is a decent amount of free parking The location is a bit tucked away, but not hidden

Front desk was nice I assume she was Hispanic but everyone else could've used some attitude…read moreadjustment. It's about the wellness of the animal & nothing else, if you hate your job I advise you to quit and find something much suited for your attitude. I hope this review finds management & changes are made.

Nice place to visit when planing your aquarium. The young people here know their stuff about the…read morefish and animals here. Their advice is really good. They have all the popular fish here and a few exotic ones. A lot of fresh bait is here for decent prices. Many family pets are here those who are more interest in not just being cat and dog owners! Lol They have turtles, birds, gerbils, snakes, and lizards. They have some of the cutest fish! My fave is the heart fish! Come browse a local Aquarium/Pet store!

Well if the smell doesn't make you turn right around then the well being of the animals will make…read moreyou. If there was a place I would call animal control on, this would be it. No heaters in tanks, poor living quality on animals, truly isn't proud of owning a business in America. My wife wanted to buy all the fish just to save them all from death. There is a cemetery next to it for a reason and now I know why. If I could put zero stars I would. Save your gas as that shit is too expensive to waste on smelling what we just did. Trust me, I'm still tasting it.