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Adoption

Md. Family Heartbroken After Russia Stops International Adoptions

Imagine meeting the child you want to adopt, building a relationship—then being told you can’t be together. That’s what thousands of American families trying to adopt children from Russia are dealing with.

2013/02/25

Md. Lawyer Says She Was Fired For Adopting Child

An attorney is suing one of Washington’s most prominent law firms, claiming she was fired for taking time off to adopt a child.

2013/01/24

Law Bans Americans From Adopting Russian Children

The president of Russia signs a new law banning American families from adopting Russian children in foster care and orphanages. The ban goes into effect on the first of January and many families are now wondering if their adoption proceedings will be thrown out.

2012/12/28

Hundreds Of Now-Official Md. Families Celebrate National Adoption Day

Hundreds of children across Maryland and thousands across the country are thankful this holiday season for a very special reason. They are joining their new families.

2012/11/17

Maryland SPCA Needs Forever Homes For Adult Dogs

Every year, tens of thousands of stray animals have to be put to death because not enough people take them into their homes.

2012/10/23

Emaciated Dog Discovered In Baltimore Trash Can

A dog is discovered clinging to life inside a Baltimore City trash can.

2012/07/12

20 Dogs Recovered From Property In Willards

More than 20 small dogs found living in poor conditions on a property in Wicomico County are being put up for adoption.

2012/06/08

Maryland Shelters Looking To Find Good Homes For Homeless Cats With Free Adoptions

It’s time for the Baltimore 500, and we’re not talking about a car race. Find out why June is a great time to adopt a cat or kitten in the Baltimore area.

2012/06/07

Kent Island Family Gives Pit Bull New Home

Nearly two months after he was found bloodied on the side of the road in Linthicum, Rocky Road has a new home and family.
The pit bull, whom county police believe was a “bait dog” used to train fighting dogs, has been adopted by a family of four living in the Gibson’s Grant community on Kent Island.

2012/03/30