To Benefit SPCA of Anne Arundel County

NOV. 24TH THROUGH JAN. 1ST 5-10 PM NIGHTLY S A N D Y P O I N T S T A T E P A R K

Staff in the Administration offices are always supervised by several curious cats! Jimmy, Ray, and CatWoman brighten the days of all who meet them.

Each animal at the shelter has a story, and the Administration

cats are no exception. We wanted to highlight CatWoman in this issue of

PawPrints. She came into the shelter with a litter of kittens, timid and underweight. She was a loving and gentle mother, but hid from all people who tried to meet her. After her kittens were adopted, this sweet and shy cat tugged at the heartstrings of the President of the Board of Directors, Kelly Brown. She took CatWoman into her office to give her the opportunity to come out of her shell.

And boy did she! No staff member, volunteer or visitor to the office can make it out without CatWoman greeting them. She is affectionately referred to as the Boss Lady because she is so interested and involved with our everyday tasks.

If you ever visit the shelter, you are sure to see CatWoman lounging on Kelly’s desk. What a success story!

MEET CATWOMAN

Visitors to the shelter over the summer may remember the adoption special, where all animals with special needs had their adoption fees covered by an anonymous donor. A member of the March

family wanted to honor the memory of Michael and Anne March with a unique tribute. In their memory, the adoption fees of pets with special needs were funded by the anonymous donor. It

brings a tear to our eye to see so many families open up their homes and hearts to these animals.

Adoption Special in loving memory of Michael and Anne March

W I N T E R 2 0 1 9 | S P CA O F A N N E A R U N D E L CO U N TY

All the love you will ever need!

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DEAR FRIENDS,I must offer a big thank you to all who joined us at the Walk for the Animals. I know that this is one of my favorite events and many of you have mentioned that you share this sentiment. As one of our longest running fundraising traditions, we love growing this event every year! With thousands of our supporters in attendance, it was a rousing success.

But there is no time to rest; we have so much more to do! From

expanding our community outreach to include “Petiquette” classes that teach the youngest members of our community animal care, to our monthly vaccine clinics that make preventative veterinary care affordable, to giving a second chance to homeless animals, we are so very busy … and we love it.

I know that you all share our passion for animals and I am so grateful for your support of our shelter, making all of this possible. You have my sincerest gratitude and appreciation.

Be sure to visit us at Lights on the Bay, the holiday light show at Sandy Park State Park, and give your pet some love from the SPCA!

Kindest Regards,

Kelly BrownPresident, Board of Directors

PRESIDENT Kelly BrownADMINISTRATIVE COORDINATOR Kristen RyggANIMAL OPERATIONS MANAGER Christopher JimenezSTAFF VETERINARIAN Dr. Bill EhrigCLINIC MANAGER Annette DavisFOSTER COORDINATOR Lindsey LongmireCAT COORDINATOR Jamie HashINCOMING COORDINATOR Melanie Hundley

OFFICE MANAGER Nick CrawfordVOLUNTEER COORDINATOR Lynnette GillRESCUE COORDINATOR Tina HughesDOG ROOM COORDINATOR Shayne CarrollKENNEL COORDINATOR Karen MeekBOARD OF DIRECTORS Kelly Brown, President Peter Axelrad Lou Sullivan Carter, Emeritus Rita Hope Counts Don Dilks Fred Graul Julie Henderson Karri Mann Lesly Sajak Donna Shuman Melissa Wade Phyllis Wright

THE ANNAPOLIS HOMEBREW CLUB DID IT AGAINPints for Paws is such an amazing fundraiser. We love working with Mike and the Annapolis Homebrew Club. The 5th annual Pints for Paws, a dog friendly beer tasting event is so popular that tickets sold out well in advance of the June 15 event. And why not? Bringing your dog to hang out with so many other animal lovers and enjoy the incredible variety of beers is a great way to spend a summer afternoon.

This year was our best yet, raising almost $30,000 for the shelter!

Our Generous Pints for Paws 2019 Sponsors

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Kosovo Dog ReunionThese dogs have come such a long way!

From living on the streets across the world in Kosova and ending up in loving homes in

Annapolis, MD. Quite a journey!

The adopters of the dogs and the dedicated volunteers who worked tirelessly to transport these dogs to their new lives joined together

at Quiet Waters Park to celebrate their adopted dogs. A good time was had by all the dogs, families and rescue group members as they celebrated all those who helped their dogs

find their new homes. Argjenta Dociqi, director of the Kosova Rescue responsible for saving

hundreds of dogs from the streets joined the party. Our partnership with the Kosova

Rescue has brought so much joy both to the rescued dogs and their new families who

adore them so very much.

Are you ready for Yappy Hour? Twice a month Tito’s, their many partners and WRNR host Yappy Hour for the SPCA! The venues have created their own special Tito’s drinks for the promotion and have all been dog friendly.  The mobile unit attends with adoptable animals and a raffle basket that the winner will be chosen at the last Yappy Hour in September.

We want to offer special thanks to WRNR, Tito’s, Annapolis Smokehouse, Fat Boy’s Crab Shack, Davis’s Pub, Stan and Joe’s, Dock Street, Chuy’s and Ram’s Head Tavern. 

Don’t miss Kelly Brown’s Tito’s and Tails segment every Wednesday afternoon on WRNR. 

Tito’s Yappy Hours

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Everyone is talking about the Dog Room here at the SPCA. This makeover has made the dog’s area so much brighter and more inviting to all who visit. This project was enacted to celebrate the memory of Kelsey Kathleen McGill and Tinkerbell McGill, so the renovated Dog Room was naturally named after them. We so appreciate the support shown by Kelsey’s friends and family as they raised the funds to make this update possible.

The dog room is inspired by and dedicated to the example Kelsey McGill displayed in her love and passion for animals. A long time friend to the SPCA, Kelsey was honored by the Capital Gazette at only 8 years of age for her giving spirit. She and her family continued to support the shelter through

its acclaimed Parent-Teen program. The McGill family now cherishes the memories created here at the SPCA, sharing our collective vision for a home for every animal and a love as special as the relationship between Kelsey and Tinkerbell. May all that walk through these halls embrace that special bond.

To further touch the lives of animals in need, on July 16, all adoption fees were covered by the McGill family in loving tribute to Kelsey and Tinkerbell. Three dogs, two guinea pigs, and one kitten were adopted that day!

THE DOG ROOM GOT A MAKEOVER

Before After

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Special Thoughts...• Lori Andersen, by Corrine Potter Marilyn Evans Deborah Fialkowski Joan Marshall Vonda and Ian Livingston Margaret Seddon Marilyn Evans• Rebecca Bailey, by Paul and

Jennifer Dunkle• Catherine McGrath Beck, by

Kelly Brown• Alan Bernstein, by Harriet

Bernstein• Ashlyn Bertam, by Mike and Diane Reynolds Your brother’s teacher, Ms. D. Melissa Davis Deb Miller Geraldine Taylor Ray Kenney Mindy Grossman• Cheryl Bowen, by Kelly Brown Judith McKenna Brooks Broome Charles and Patricia Goodie The Fulton Family Mary Louise and Jim O’Brien• Himeko Bradshaw, by AnonymousEdward Postek• Enrique Camacho, Jr., by GSFC Engineering and

Technology Jessica Hamill Friends at ETD Jennifer Bracken Mr. and Mrs. Richard Leonard• Patricia F. Carroll, by John

Moller and Ellen Carroll• Nick Cassidy, by the Cassidy

Family• Elizabeth Chaney, by the

Jacobs Family• George Charlsen, Sr., by Timothy and Margie Birdsong George and Marlene Kinlin Julie Chronister• Deborah Ann Christhilf, by Chris Keener Michael and Amy Malone• Roland Coffin, by Deborah

Klopp• Elizabeth (Liz) Collins, by

Elinor Cecil• Maya Cool, by Linda, Rich

and Julia Harrison• Gerald Cotton, by Jayashree

Gokahle

• Ann N. Dagenais, by Sandra Brown

• Arden deBrun, by Bette Ann Kennedy

• Anna Haala Dennis, by Dale DuPont

• Sandy Desell, by Sylvana• Gabby Djawdan, by Wendy

Gargano• Doris Dunker, by Steven and Barbara Wachs Susan Kimmel Mary Tatter The Lorraine Family• Ann Farrell, by Kevin and

Sue Robison• Sharon Gaffney, by Friends at District Court John and Pamela Myers• James D. Groninger, by Teresa Perez Kevin Trently Sharon Serio and Ken Lyons Team 5• Phelissa Gwynn Hailey, by

Pamela Kimbrell• Helen Hannon, by Piney

Orchard Elementary School• Joyce Yvonne Harbin, by

Cynthia Hegge• John Hartnett, by Bruce Whalen Kelli Murphy• Anne Hallett, by Frederick

Hallett• Nancy Woodruff Hartwell,

by Erika Ellerbe Marie and Thomas Lamm• Sue D. Heathcote, by Dorothy and Henry Sherry Rosemary Welch Anne Bowen and Edmund

Mason• Eleanor Holland, by Anna,

Jeff and Louise Holland• Kevin Tilyard Hoshall, by

Bette Ann Kennedy

• Teresa Hutzel, by Friends at SAMD

• Tiffany Jantelle, by Caitlin Reiss

• Dianne Franzak Jimmink, by Sandy Palmer

• Stephen Kennedy, by Fedra Witting and Team Dana Newton Constance Cadwell Lois and Bill Ross• Dennis Knickman, by Susan and Steve Bowman Cindy CutsailMargaret Miller Edward and Mary Ann Sattler Dolly Drew Lawrie and Keith Gardner William and Valerie King Ryan Shaefer Cynthia Hefferin Ken and Elizabeth Lundeen Laura Benson Kristin Liao Brenda and Clayton Stephens Friends at Bowl America• Stanley Kubaryk, by Carol

Lazio Van Lee, by Judy Palmer• Cindy Liskowski, by the

Banachoski Family• Anne and Michael March,

by a member of the March Family

• Reilly Matthews, by Paws and Possibilities

• Molly Meyer, by Susan Noble• Faye LaFone Liming, by

Doreen LaFone• Stacey Mack, by Paul and

Sue Wineke• Michael and Anne March,

by a member of the March Family

• Hugh McDonald, by Dwight Cumberland The Hood Family• Kelsey Kathleen McGill, by Julia, Linda and Rich Harrison Jim and Gale Reed Kathleen McGill Goddard Carolyn Exhakis The Garden Family Judy Taylor The MWA Team Sonya Sauls• Carlyn McCabe, by June

Powell• Shirley Jean Miller, by Jean

and George Vaeth• Deborah Lynn Miller-Martin,

by Kelly Brown

• David Mirabella, by Uganda Mirabella

• Eleanor Burwell Morris, by Doris Phibbons Owen and Sue Gwathmey John and Wanda Stricker• John Muller, by Stacy and Angie Lisa and John Crossen Your Urology Family• Kasse Jake Muller, by Bonnie

Dausch• Carol Munson, by Ellen Ward

and Linda Stritehoff• Patricia Nash, by the Nord

Family• Wayne Nield III, by Van Nield• Robert Ostrowski, by Earl

and Charlotte Crouse• Diane Pace, by Linea Horine• Margaret Perry, by Susan,

Fred and Ripple• Stanton Phelps, by Sharon Cook Norman McLeod Robert and Marion Urban Kelly Brown Priscilla Burroughs Patricia Cecil Julie and Jon Hummer Harry and Patricia Bowman Robert Stevenson and

Elizabeth Hammer• Dory, Paddles and Harry

Pettis, by Russ and Norma Pettis

• Janet Praprota, by Ralph and Maria Liguori Berry and Joyce Jonker• Christian Price, by Kim Price• Katharine Rice, by Patricia Duca C. Larry Fisher and Lynne

Murphy• Janice D. Richards, by Ollie

and Carole Haines• Stephanie Robaczyski, by

Bonnie Dausch• Stanley Rodenhauser, by

Debra Brown• Rusty Rubin, by Donna

Gotsch• Mr. Scott, Carole

McCullough• Josie Seven, by the Include

Team (Ashley, Lisa and Wendy)

• Donald and JoAnn Sharpe, by John and Muriel Kratz

Neil and Beverly Dilloff

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This page is dedicated to the memory of very special people and pets. We would like to thank the family members and friends who have made a donation in honor/memory of their loved ones. These gifts serve as a lasting tribute by helping our shelter animals. Special Thoughts...

Caren and Mike Kelman Carole Swinski• Dennis Shipley, by the Board of Directors of the

South River Youth Association Mark’s SunTrust Family Mitchell Dental Care LLC• Abby Skogen, by Joel

Messer• Christopher Smelser, by Sherry Weber Caroline and Tom Howard Steven and Krista Geddes• Ann Smith, by Phyllis Naditch• Carl Smith, by Joseph and Valerie Smith Rebecca Wrotny Deborah Hutchinson The Andrea Family William and Theresa Timme Tom and Kathy Syran Wayne Nusbaum• James J. Smith, by Everett

and Virginia Bell• Chantal Snavely, by Kelli and Kyle Cali Koons Ford• Maryanne Spencer, by

Robert and Pamela Henel• Peggy Strickland, by The Tober Family Catherine Green Robert and Bethany Bronner Dave Sanders• Betty Lou Stuhmer, by Ethan, Kelly, Vicki and Michele Friends at DRC Lisa Gilligan Paul and Tracy Laber Sue Ricciardi• Brad Sulima, by Wendy

Kohorst• Gary Wayne Taylor, by the

Sabol Family• Magaret (Peg) Thompson,

by Susan Hart E. Frank Hart Lois and Bill Ross• Liz Tierney, by Ted and Mary

Edmunds• Faith Tolson, by Anne, Todd,

Lily and Tulip• Miriam Pearl Troff, by Jane

Johnston• Harold Baker Vinson, by

Duke and Dale Doeller• Robert Stephens Watkins,

by The Beach Babes Shirley Tyndall Virginia Lowe

Joe Sergi Helena Lawrence Rick Watson Ed Weaver Jeremy Hendon Rick Ward Charles Duffy Amy Matchinson Jen Auchterlonie Frank de Leon Hank Durmstedter• Miriam Wolff, by the

Kushner Family• Jefferson Yaeger, by

Melissa James• Dennis Younger, by Melanie Satterfield and Family Susan Brown John and Barbara Pellegrin Joseph and Rose Cardamone Blanche Bakke John and Brenda Corcoran James and Kathryn Bogle Susan Mae Kimmel Jenny Ann and Anthony

Camele Sue Owens Joseph Candiello Angela and Randy Gallo Thomas Rhoades William and Ann Scott

In memory of ….(Pets)• The Allen Family’s beloved

pet Bella, by Deane, Nikki and Issy

• Janice Atwood’s beloved pets Bailey and Boots

• The Baldecchi Family’s beloved pet Casey, by Phyllis Watson

• The Baradel Family’s beloved dog Tula the talking dog, by Susie Schreiner

• Antonelle Bartolia’s beloved dog Sparky, by Carole McCullough

• Miriam Barton’s beloved pet Cinnamon

• Barbara Beck’s beloved pet Tommy

• Peyton Behling’s beloved pet Coco, by Annapolis Dog Walkers

• Steven and Renee Bisciotti’s beloved pet, by Donna Riley

• Jane Boiles’s beloved beautiful Ragdoll Savannah, by Martha Breed

• The Boyd Family’s beloved dog James, by

The Spina Family• Sherri and David Broughton’s

beloved pets Oscar and Eva, by Angela Reynolds

• Kelly Brown’s beloved Yorkshire Terrier Gracie, by John Martin

• The Buchman Family’s beloved pet Bailey, by Mimi Burmeister-Davis

• Merritt Butt’s beloved dog Poodie, by Kelly Brown

• Scott Byerly’s beloved pet Panther, by Robert and Dorothy Byerly

• Ward and Carrie Carroll’s beloved dog Anne, by CDR and Mrs. Carl Tamulevich

• Lou Carter and Joe Holley’s beloved cat Miss Lucy Brown, by Kelly Brown

Joe Holley and Lou Carter• Charles Caudle’s beloved pet

Princess• Sylvia and Steve Chandler’s

beloved dog Tyler (Hot Rod)• Michael and Ellen Ciok’s

beloved pet Annie• Dan and Amy Clements

beloved dog Monty, by Karen and Chuck Walsh

• The Coen Family’s beloved min pin Diogi

• Steven Conn’s beloved pet Boudin Squishy von Pugglesworth, by Robyn and Matt Palmer

• Elena Corbett’s beloved pet Paulie

• The Creighton Family’s beloved dog Brutus, by Nancy Vetter

• The Deitrick Family’s beloved adopted dog Jay

• The Denton Family’s beloved dog Duke, by Kacky, Tyler, Haines, Austin and Clara

• The Devlin Family’s beloved dog Nela, by Phyllis Naditch

• Nicole Duran’s beloved cat Buster, by Donna Bazinet and Mark Ortwein

• Jill Dutton’s beloved dog Ayre, by Emily Joyce

• Brenda Duvall’s beloved dog Sophie Mae

• Diane Ebbert’s beloved pet Zoey

• Noelle and Paul Elsberry’s beloved dog Mikko (Cupid)

• Becky and Stephen Fox’s beloved dog Grady, by Carol and Mo

• Gerald and Barbara Garbacz’s beloved pet Lily

• Jane (Cricket) Geis’s beloved horses Hemi and Cloudy

• John and Mary Alice Giordano’s beloved dog Emmie, by Carol and Mo

• Mike Golden’s beloved cat Petey, by Mary Cleave

• Kristen and Jake Haley’s beloved dog Gilbert, by Jerry and Elyce Milette

• Pauline Hall’s beloved pets Willy and Trinkette

• Patricia Halloran’s beloved pet Emily, by Michele Doyel and Family

• Ria Hartlein’s beloved pet Harriet, by Katylee

• Scott Hatch’s beloved pet Gipper, by the Seleski Family

• Louise Hayman’s beloved pet Winnie, by Sidney Hayman

• Janet Henderson’s beloved pet Mollie

• Eloise Hendrixson’s beloved cats

• The Herscott Family’s beloved cat Mulie, by Karen, Eric and Sara

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Special Thoughts...• Nan and Steve Hills’s beloved

cats Tom and Gray, by Dierdre Keane

• Paul Hiskey and Lori Flanders’s beloved dog Gizzy, by Michelle Hiskey

• Dottie Hunter’s beloved dog Tobee

• Michael Hupp’s beloved pet Desi, by Vernon and Marcy Roberts, and Rosie

• The Hutchinson Family’s beloved dog Captain, by Jamie and Abbey Hutchinson

• Robert Johnston’s beloved three great dogs Ginger, Little Orphan Annie and Sandy

• John Kanarcuk’s beloved pet Dolly, by Vernon and Marcy Roberts, and Rosie

• The Kellstrom Family’s beloved pet Ricky, by Carrye Massey

• Robert and Carol Kendrick’s beloved pet Taz

• The Kerr Family’s beloved dog Nellie, by Nancy Vetter

• Kittens in Cups’s beloved cat Wink, by Kelly Brown

• Matthew Kreiner’s beloved pet Noodle

• The Laurent Family’s beloved pet Luna, by Janet, Gary and Dory

• Paul and Christine Lash’s beloved dog Romeo, by Susan and Joe Noble

• Kathleen and Charles Leisher’s beloved dog Missy, by Nancy Vetter

• Ralph and Maria Liguori’s beloved pet Molly, by

Oliver and Sheila Perry Ralph and Maria Liguori• Jessica Lloyd’s beloved cat

Oreo, by Kelly Brown• Sharon Loss’s beloved pet

Minnie• Robin Lyate’s beloved pet Ali• Melissa Machinski’s beloved

dogs Dart and Dante• Margaret and Peter

McChesney’s beloved pet Lily, by Paula and Brian Regan

• The McDonald Family’s beloved pet Sadie, by George and Barbara Davis

• Martha and Robert McDowell’s beloved dog Tucker, by Jerry and Elyce Milette

• The McEvoy Family’s beloved pet Chaz, by Mel, Brian, Jake and Liam

• Cynthia and Denny McKelvey’s beloved cat Jack, by Sharon and Ralph MacMilian

• Kent and Sue McNew’s beloved dog Jazz, by Laurie Neomany

• Bollie and Maggie Melson’s beloved pet Truman, by Kent and Sue McNew

• Rita Melvin’s beloved dog Emma

• Sarah Miers beloved cat Athena, by Olivia Sparer

• The Miller Family’s beloved pet Max, by Pete and Ruth Ellen Sheldon

• Bob Mohr’s beloved cat Buddy Love, by Donna Riley

• Sandy Morgan’s beloved dog Sara, by John and Linda

• Ted and Marilyn Moyer’s beloved dog Pixie, by Rachel Hoffman and Ed Hausknecht

• The Myers Family’s beloved pet Betty, by Nancy Vetter

• The Neuman Family’s beloved pet Milo, by the Matthews Family

• Jeannette Pakenham’s beloved pet Daisy, by Valerie and Carlos Larraz

• Al and Lee Anne Passori’s beloved dog Max, by

Kelly Brown Casey, Rex and Daisy

• The Parker Family’s beloved pet Ludy, by Roderick and Janice Buchan

• The Paret Family’s beloved dog Chief, by Nikki, Deanne and Isabelle

• The Pringle Family’s beloved dog Lilly, by Peggy and Simon Long

• Margaret and Bob Radford’s beloved pet Smokey, by Allen and Judith Cohen

• Cindy Radulovich and Patrick Smiley’s beloved dog Maggie, by

Rachel Hoffman and Ed Hausknecht

• Nancy Rando and Ron Aten’s beloved dog Peanut, by Darlene and Rob Schuyler

• Rod Reddish’s beloved dog Sunday, by Taylor Jones

• Laurie Reinhardt-Plotnik’s beloved pet Daisy, by Annapolis Dog Walkers

• Sharon Roller’s beloved pet Dash

• Stephanie and Alan Ruskin’s beloved dog Porter, by John and Karen Ebley

• The Shuey Family’s beloved pet Farlowe, by Rose Mary Burke

• The Shlint Family’s beloved pet Otis, by Jess and Jamie

• The Smith Family’s beloved dog Maggie, by Abby Hutchinson

• Stacey Smoak’s beloved cat Rex, by David Bennett

• Sherrill St. Clair’s beloved pet Smidge, by Kelly Brown

• Blaise Stanicic’s beloved dog Erre

• The Stern Family’s beloved cat Koko, by Nancy Kling

• Carolyn Stutt’s beloved dog LD, by Laurie Neomany

• The Sunderland Family’s beloved pug Lilly, by Richard and Nancy Brill

• The Tidgewell Family’s beloved pet Chessie, by Robert and Diane Mairs

• The Turner Family’s beloved pet Maggie, by Paul and Rebecca Dhyse

• Kim Walls’s beloved pet Ellie, by Annapolis Dog Walkers

• Roxanne Ward’s beloved pets Dakota and Sashi, by Belinda Connor

• Letitia Ways’s beloved pets Dizney and Denim

• The Winter Family’s beloved dog Clue, by Cindi and Rich Stone

• The Younger Family’s beloved pet Molly, by Susan Kimmel

• Laura Zellinhofer’s beloved pets Sam, Duke and Lily

• Romolo Zaffaroni’s beloved dog Bacon, by Peggy and Simon Lont

In honor of ….(People)• Kelly Brown, by Al and Lee

Anne Passori• Richard Boehm, by Bruce Gaesser Donald Tallmadge Valentina Chegai William Wroten• Terrance A. Bradingon Jr.,

by Elizabeth Sullivan• John K. Brian Jr (Windchime

Foundation), by Norman Greenwald

• Sheila Brooks and Nay Maung, by Charlie Barkley

• Caroline, by Kayleigh Arslan

• Kim Cooper’s birthday, by Brian Cooper

• Penelope Dart, by Dixie and Cinnamon

• Robert Dart, by Dixie and Cinnamon

• Annette Davis, by Al and Lee Anne Passori

• Jim Ehrig, by Melanie and Scott Sucevic

• William Ehrig, by Al and Lee Anne Passori

• Emersyn, by Libby Bingham• Arthur Ferrell, by Katharine

Orlwoski• Chelsea and Nick Goodman,

by the Cosentino Family• Carter and Ellie Gramiccioni,

by Mom and Dad• Rachel Hanauer, by Mama

and Daddy• Justin Hodges, by Diane

Hodges• Lucy Iliff, by Charles Iliff• Linda Johnson, by Valerie

Hall• Liz Johnson, by Dillon• Sharon Larkin, by Evelyn

Kaiser• Elise Leckson, by Audrey• Riggin Lonegan, by the

Czajkowski Family• Brandy Martin, by an

anonymous donor• AJ Mason, by Hagan• Linda Mazer, by Adrien,

Jenny, Rory, Riley, Gully and Chelsea

• Kathy McCann’s pet Buddy, by Teddy Tedore

• Claire McCord’s 10th birthday, by Keith Ellis

• Karen Meek, by Carol Bell• Rita Ormasa, by Barb,

Connie, MD and Alisa• Molly and Mitch Owens, by

Bary and Vicki Gately• Peter Pohlot and Fran

Cartwright, by Peter, Jackson and Dean

• Kerri Reilly, by Colleen Connors

• Steve and Jackie Ritzel, by Theresa Bronakosi

• Weston Rumney, by Kim Mitzel

• Kelly Ryan, by Paula Schisler• John Savercool, by Karen

Beck• Kim Schmidt, by Diane Corio• Barb Smalley, by Judy Allen• Marianne Smalley, by Reptar• Marla Somerville’s

Retirement, by Friends at the IRS Information Technology Organization

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• Magalie Torres, by Myrna Buddemeyer

• Julie and Jessica Van Horn, by Caroline Randall

• Kerri Reilly Wallace, by Brian and Donna Wiggins

• Betty Woolford, by Martha Christo

(Pets)• John Bowers’s pet Tahoe, by

Margie and Casey• Louanne Cline’s pet Leo• Elena Corbett’s pet Paulie• Donna Darling’s adopted pet

Lincoln• The Dhyse Family’s pets

Penny, Mattie, Wiggles, Darbie and Rudy

• Diane Evans’s pet Relentless• Margot Farris’s pet Lillie• Joseph Goodin’s adopted

dog Maddie• Bob Johnston’s adopted

border collie Little Nellie

Kellie, by Katie Blottenberger• Jason Kammerdiener’s

adopted pets Wafer and Simba

• Ernie Morton’s pet Karl• Denise Thompson’s pet

Whisky

Special Thoughts...

If you are in need of help, just turn to Ann N’Gadi or Julie Western.

Our monthly vaccine clinics run without a hitch thanks to Julie’s organization. Julie always helps at events and is the raffle selling queen.  She is always there when we are in a bind and is just a wonderful person to work with. 

If you are a volunteer at the shelter, you are sure to have encountered Ann N’Gadi. She keeps on top of all of our volunteer applications and is such an important part of the volunteer training sessions. Ann is always ready to lend a hand, and has plenty of jokes to share.

We are so fortunate to have such wonderful friends of the shelter!

Volunteer Spotlight

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The SPCA was proud to honor one of its most devoted employees, Melanie Hundley. She celebrated her 30th year with the shelter in 2019! She has dedicated her entire life to animal welfare and has given thousands of homeless animals loving and compassionate care. Melanie, we are so fortunate to have you on the team. We don’t know what we would do without you.

THANK YOU MELANIE!

Community OutreachWhether we are welcoming young animal lovers into the Dog Room for Bedtime Book Buddies or visiting local assisted living communities, the SPCA loves working with the public. Our community outreach programs span all ages to give everyone a chance to show how much they love our animals.

Governor’s CitationGovernor Larry Hogan honored the SPCA with a citation at the Pet Adoption Day held by the Maryland Department of Transportation. We were so touched to receive such prestigious recognition for our commitment to the animals and our community.

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Do you like cookies? How about lemonade? These are the girls to see if you are in the market for a snack. Their lemonade and cookie stand not only collected cat litter, pet food and supplies, but $400 to help the shelter. Thank you so much Kyla, Emory and Addison.

Tails are Waggin’ for...

The Goddard School

Maddie L.

Kiera N.

TGM – Odenton

Anna and Sheehan

Ishmael, Theodore and Willie

Old Mill North

Giana G.

Fuzzy Funds (Holly, Alec and Julie)

Brynn and Elle

Lilah and Emma C.

Brownie Troop # 1448

Serafina S.

Mrs. Sowell’s Arnold Elementary Third Grade Students

Tess, Lauren and Ryan

Robbie B.

Jai, Bodhi, Vida, Amelia and Autumn

Ellis and Liz

Maria, Juliet and Gabby May

Brightview Senior Living

Leah and Eric

Evan W.

New Balance Annapolis

McKinsey N.

The C. Sisters Elle and Brynn

Amy and Lauren

Casey M.

Kyla, Addison and Emory

Thank you to the supporters of SPCA who volunteered, collected supplies and donations, held lemonade stands, bake sales, and other fundraisers to raise donations to help the animals!

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Eliza and Wyatt

Leighton W.

Emma and Severna Park Elementary School

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special thanks to...When the Eastport

Democratic is putting on an event, we always make room

on our calendar. We have always loved attending the

Green Beer Races they host annually for Saint Patrick’s Day and this year was no

exception! The weather was amazing, the races were a

hoot, and we could not have had more fun. To top it off,

they raised $2,500 for the SPCA. Thank you so much, Eastport Democratic Club.

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Annapolis has gone to the dogs ... at Dock Street! Dock Street Bar and Grill hosted a Yappy Hour that was open to four legged

friends as well. The SPCA was there to join the fun and an incredible $586 was raised to support the shelter. What a great fundraiser!

When we received a call asking what items we might be in need of here at the shelter, we shared some of the supplies we hoped to receive. We had no idea that the callers took our list, went to the pet store and purchased every item we had suggested! Their truck was packed full of food, pet supplies, cozy blankets and cleaning supplies to benefit the animals, all in memory of two special dogs, Dante and Dart. Melissa, thank you for your support, it is very appreciated.

How can we even begin to express our gratitude for Megan? Megan Skiles and her grandmother Donna Riley are familiar faces here at the shelter. Whether they are brightening the days of our cats, hosting wildly successful fundraisers with Megan’s homemade treats as the star of the show, volunteering at events, or collecting

pledges at the annual Walk for the Animals, they both work tirelessly to improve the lives of the animals at the SPCA. It comes as no surprise that Megan has chosen to pursue her passion of helping animals by attending veterinary school. We are so lucky to have such a committed supporter, thank you Megan and Donna!

PINOT FOR PAWS SPONSORSDogwood Acres loves pets, so when we partner up for an event, you know that your four legged family member

is invited. Pinot for Paws, hosted by our friends at Dogwood Acres, is a dog friendly Yappy Hour held at Londontown Gardens to benefit the SPCA. Guests brought their dogs to enjoy the afternoon. We love working with Dogwood Acres, and we are excited to report Pinot for Paws brought in $4,500 for the shelter.

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Shelter and Offices1815 Bay Bridge AvenueAnnapolis, Maryland 21403410-268-4388 • aacspca.org

Hours for Viewing and AdoptionMonday, Tuesday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday11 am to 4 pmWednesday and Thursday2 pm to 7 pm

Other ServicesTuesday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday11 am to 3:30 pmWednesday and Thursday11 am to 6:30 pm

Like us on Facebook to see adoptable animals, hear event updates and more. www.facebook.com/pages/spca-of-anne-arundel-county

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Antech Diagnostics and Sound Imaging Bay Weekly

Eye Care for Animals Greater South River Animal Hospital

Huffard Animal Hospital The Krall Family Foundation

Thank you to our Walk for the Animals Sponsors

Annapolis Bus Company Beechnut Kennels

Brigid Haragan Canine Fitness Center CM Engineering, Inc

Coldwell Banker - Jim Ehrig

Crofton Veterinary Center Fence and Deck Connection

Happy Tails Pet Resort Hollander Family

Muddy Creek Animal Hospital VNIOC

photo credit: Dogwood Acres

TOP DOG $10,000

PUPPY LUV $1000

PRECIOUS PAW $500

PURR FECT PARTNERS $7,500

PAWSITIVELY GOLDEN $5000

CAT’S MEOW $2,500