Katie Flory, the Community Affairs Director for the Maryland SPCA and Chair of Baltimore City Mayor’s Anti-Animal Abuse Commission, will speak on St. Francis Sunday, so be sure to bring your pet to the forum!  She will remain for blessing of the animals at the main service with her pets. She is responsible for analysis and advocacy of legislation affecting animal welfare and heads the Maryland SPCA’s Humane Education Program, which provides presentations to local schools, universities and community groups. (It has provided training to thousands of volunteers in animal handling and safety.) Learn about the Maryland SPCA and their efforts to provide humane education in the Baltimore community: from bite prevention to reading to pets, learn what they are doing and how you can get involved.