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There’s a place in our community where the hungry are fed, the homeless are sheltered, and the abandoned are given care. It’s the Cecil County SPCA, Inc., and for 30 years plus we provided comfort and care for our community’s unwanted animals.
We offer many other services, too, for pets and their owners and even for people without pets. To do all this, we rely on the support of people like you. Here are a few ways you can help animals, especially those at our shelter:
Check our "How You Can Help" page for more ways you can help your shelter
The Cecil
County Society For The Prevention of Cruelty to Animals, Inc. is committed
to preventing and suppressing cruelty to animals and enforcing all laws pertaining
thereto in Cecil County, Maryland and surrounding areas of said County and
to promote, enact and enforce humane laws and to promote the general welfare
of animals.
Jurisdiction:
The Cecil County SPCA works concurrently with the Cecil County Sheriff's Office,
Maryland State Police, township police, public, private, and religious agencies
and professional groups providing law enforcement services for the accomplishment
of the mission statement.
Responsibilities:
The
Cecil County SPCA handles
and investigates animal complaints, public nuisances and issues summonses
and/or citations, and enforces all Cecil County Animal Ordinances including
licensing requirements, animal abandonment, and the prosecution for animal
cruelty. It also considers and sets forth policy in relation to any animal
emergency situation and recommends any changes in the law regarding animal
control. (cecil county animal control ordinance).
Community Service Program:
To
work with public, private, religious, professional groups and municipal bodies
to promote animal welfare and control awareness.
1. Q: How can I adopt an animal?
A: Patrons interested in adopting an animal are invited to observe and visit with the animals during visiting hours. Once an animal is selected, the patron fills out an application and is then interviewed by an adoption counselor. (The CCSPCA reserves the right to visit a patron's home in order to decide upon adoption approval.) Upon approval, the patron may take the new pet home! The CCSPCA also reserves the right to refuse an adoption. The most common reasons for refusal usually involve landlords, animals wanting to be given as a gift, a history of past pets that have not had proper care , or a difference in philosophy over how a pet should be kept.
2. Q:
How long do you keep the animals?
A: The CCSPCA has no maximum amount of time that the animals are kept. An animal will be kept as long as it remains healthy and is deemed adoptable. We do the absolute best we can for every animal that enters our shelter.
3. Q: How are the animals euthanized?
A: Animals are euthanized through a painless injection of sodium pentobarbital. This method is instantaneous and is the only method approved by national humane groups. Tranquilizers are always used as an aid to euthanasia.
4. Q: How many animals does the CCSPCA handle yearly?
A: On an average, the CCSPCA handles over 6,000 animals a year. Our numbers increase annually.
5. Q: How can I make a donation to the CCSPCA?
A: The CCSPCA accepts donations of money, time and supplies. Your tax-deductible donation of money may be brought or mailed directly to our office and may be given in honor or memory of a pet or other loved one. Our Memorial program allows persons to Remember Their Pets or a Loved One for a specified donation amount. A walnut or brass plaque will be hung on the memorial wall in our lobby, with a message of the sponsor's choice. There are numerous ways to donate your time. For further information, please contact the CCSPCA Director at (410) 398-9555.
Because we operate on a minimal amount of funds, the CCSPCA depends greatly on the generosity of the community If you are interested in donating, please contact The Executive Director at 410-398-9555.Also go to our "How You Can Help" page for more details.
6. Q: Why should I donate my time and money to the CCSPCA ?
A: The CCSPCA is dedicated to the humane treatment of all animals. We strive to educate the public in the proper care and shelter of their pets, including the necessity for spay/neuter & identification. We do this to not only reduce the population and better our pets' health, but to avoid animals ending up in the shelter to begin with. Once the animals are here, volunteers are crucial to provide a caring environment and see that good homes are found. None of this could happen without donated time and funds. We depend on the generosity of the local community for continuing this service and our many programs that exceed the basic care of our animals.
Occasionally
the Cecil County SPCA has full and part time openings available. Full time
openings provide competitive benefits. Training is available for certain positions,
but previous experience is always a plus. If you are interested in any of
the positions below please print and fill out an employment application to
help speed the process along, thanks!
(Click here for employment application.)
Current Openings:
NONE
Relief Veterinarian:
Veterinarian for small animals Md. license required.
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Without the help and services of uncountless individuals, companies, and organizations the Cecil County SPCA could not provide the superb level of service is does for all the residents of Cecil County. Below is a list of some of the organizations we would like to extend a special thanks to!
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England's Colony By The Bay
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Joseph W. Mitchell Sr. |
Katherine Benner
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The Bradley Foundation
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Timmy
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