Pets

According to the American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (ASPCA), over half of all American households have at least one dog or cat they consider a member of their family. The unique bond we share with our pets dramatically enriches our lives, including our physical health and our emotional well-being. Research has shown that companion animals reduce stress, lower blood-pressure, help fight depression and loneliness, protect against heart disease by providing psychological stability, and even reduce the number of medical visits we make to a doctor. The Office of Work, Life and Engagement recognizes the special relationship pet lovers share with their companions and offers the following resources:

Links

• Adoption
  • Baltimore Animal Rescue and Care Shelter (BARCS)
  • Maryland SPCA
  • Petfinder
• ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center
• Pet Boarding, Kennels and Pet Resorts
• Emergency Pet Clinics and Hospitals
• Parks and Recreational Areas
• Pet Loss
  • Association for Pet Loss and Bereavement
  • Tufts University Pet Loss Support Hotline
• Pet Shelters and Animal Rescue
  • Maryland
    • Baltimore Animal Rescue and Care Shelter (BARCS)
    • Maryland SPCA
    • Other Shelters and Animal Rescues in Maryland
  • Pennsylvania
  • Virginia
  • Washington DC
• Spay/Neuter Information
  • Top 10 Reasons to Spay or Neuter Your Pet
  • The Maryland SPCA Spay/Neuter Program
  • Low-Cost Spay/Neuter Sources
• Traveling with Your Dog
• Volunteering
  • Baltimore Animal Rescue and Care Shelter (BARCS)
  • Maryland SPCA

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