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Pet of the Week

LALA: 3 months old, spayed female, 18+ lbs, Rottweiler / Hound
This young lady is currently available for adoption at the Maryland SPCA adoption center.

Vincent Jennings
Adoption Counselor
The Maryland SPCA
410-235-8826x101
www.mdspca.org

Visiting Hours:
Mon - Tue 2:30 PM - 6:30 PM
Wed - Fri 12:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Sat - Sun 12:00 PM - 3:30 PM

From Tails of Hope

Verdi -
Verdi is an adult female kitty who is very tolerant and sweet. She is already spayed and loves to snuggle on your lap. She was found alongside a major highway with a broken leg and part of her tail in very bad shape. Verdi was taken to the local shelter where she was immediately transported to the vet. Her leg could not be set since it showed a previous break which had not healed properly. Due to the injury of her tail, part of it had to be amputated.

After many weeks of confinement at the vet's office, Verdi came to the Tails of Hope Cattery. At first she was afraid of the other cats, especially since she could not jump and walked with a limp. However, after some TLC she has healed and adjusted very well and likes to be loved and played with. She is looking for a loving home where she could be the only kitty and would never be cold and frightened again.

Verdi is being fostered in the Columbia area.

This is the link to Verdi's home page directly
Tails of Hope home page

More Pets available from the SPCA

MD SPCA Volunteer Kurt Davis introduces us to some cats and dogs waiting for good homes. If you'd like to learn more about adopting them, or any of their friends visit the MDSPCA.

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