Thank you to our community for assisting us in placing our shelter pets
Despite the successes, the Prince George's County Animal Services and Adoption Facility is in CRITICAL need of finding loving, FURever homes for its dogs, especially its larger and senior dogs.
Without IMMEDIATE help, we face the heart-wrenching possibility of finding alternative solutions for healthy, adoptable dogs awaiting their best friend.
Our Animal Services Facility is OPEN TO THE PUBLIC, Tue – Fri; 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., Sat; 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. (please arrive one hour prior to closing), and is ready to help you find and adopt. For more information and to see pets ready to be adopted, visit www.princegeorgespets4us.com.
When you are making your 2025 New Year's resolutions, don't forget to include your pets. Here are some easy and healthy changes to consider:
Commit to a regular grooming schedule
Update your vaccinations
Plan your pet's parasite treatment
Reevaluate your pet's diet
Brush their teeth consistently
Exercise them more
Consider pet insurance
For more pet friendly resolutions, visit Trupanion at www.trupanion.com/pet-blog/article/new-years-resolutions-for-pets.
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ASD is Looking for Volunteers
Our Animal Services Division (ASD) is looking for volunteers to help walk and socialize dogs, play with cats, assist with feeding animals, cleaning, office work and other tasks.
If you are 18 years old or older and are interested in helping with animals at the Animal Services Facility and Adoption Center (ASFAC), visit our website at princegeorgespets4us.com or call 301-780-7200 for more information.
Upcoming Orientations:
Wednesday, January 8, 2025 at 6 p.m.
Saturday, January 18, 2025 at 10 a.m.
Keep Pets Safe in Winter Weather
Winter is here - please make sure you protect your pets. Exposure to extreme winter weather can harm our pets if we leave or take them outside for a prolonged period. Prince George's County law states that "all domestic animals, except livestock, are prohibited from being kept outdoors when the effective outdoor wind chill index is 32 degrees Fahrenheit." For their own safety, ensure your four-legged family members are kept warm, and their paws are clear, and report animal cruelty incidents to 301-780-7200.
If left unattended outdoors, pets can get frostbite or become disorientated and freeze to death. Hypothermia can result from extended exposure to cold and is a life-threatening condition.
If there are outdoor cats in your area, bang loudly on your car hood before starting the engine to give them a chance to escape. Cats like to seek shelter from the cold and can be under the hood of your car.
Learn more tips to care for our animals during winter and County laws at Cold Weather Pet Hazards | Prince George's County
Be Sure to Microchip Your Pets
Keep your furry friends safe by ensuring they are microchipped. Microchips are small transponders implanted under your pet’s skin between the shoulder blades. They provide an extra form of identification if your pet loses their collar and tag while missing. If your pet ends up at a veterinary clinic or an animal shelter, staff will scan your pet for a microchip and contact the brand the chip is registered under to get your name and phone number. Pets with microchips are more likely to be returned to their owners!
If your pet does go missing, fill out a LOST report at
If you have found a stay animal, fill out a FOUND report at
January 2025 Pet Events
As we usher in the New Year with bold and exciting resolutions, be sure to resolve to celebrate your "furry friends" by showering them with lots of love and affection. Below is a list of pet holidays observed in January and start 2025 off with a bang!
Monthly
National Train Your Dog Month
Walk Your Dog Month
Unchain a Dog Month
Daily
Jan. 2: National Pet Travel Safety Day
Jan. 5: National Bird Day
Jan. 14: National Dress Up Your Pet Day
Jan. 22: National Answer Your Cat's Question Day
Jan. 24: Change a Pet's Life Day
Jan. 29: Seeing Eye Guide Dog Anniversary
Don't Forget to Scoop That Poop!
January is National Walk Your Dog Month
January is National Walk Your Dog Month and is the perfect time to walk your pets. Don't forget to Scoop that Poop and keep your walkways and trails clean and safe. For more information, visit www.pgcscoopthatpoop.
Rehome by Adopt-A-Pet
Prince George's County Animal Services Facility and Adoptions Center is partnering with Rehome by Adopt-A-Pet to provide community listings of pets looking for new homes. By partnering with Adopt-A-Pet, we can help pet owners find new families for their pets without them having to enter our shelter.
LINK:https://rehome.adoptapet.com/r/74710.
When you use our referral code, RCXHAQTL2U8AD8Z, your listing fee is just $1!
For more information about how this service works, please visit: https://rehome.adoptapet.com/how-it-works.
For pet owner FAQs, please visit: https://rehome.zendesk.com/hc/en-us.
Limited Spots Still Available
Our Animal Services Division (ASD) is offering qualifying residents of Prince George’s County the opportunity to receive FREE spay and neuter services. Spaying and neutering will help your pet live a healthier and longer life and “Keeps the Litter Away.”
For more information, including to see if you qualify or to receive an application, visit our Spaying and Neutering page.
If you have found stray kittens in your neighborhood, there are important steps to follow to insure your safety and the kittens safety.
Those steps include:
If the kitten is injured or visibly sick, call Animal Control
at (301) 780-7200 and press 1.
Observe from a distance.
Avoid handling.
Wait 10-12 hours before moving them in case their mother returns.
 View All Our Adoptable Animals:
24petconnect.com/PGEOADOPT
Search Available Dogs
Search Available Cats
Search Small Animals & Other
Bison (A553978) is a handsome boy with energy to burn! He is an athletic boy who loves to get outside to run after a ball and wag his tail. Bison (A553978) could benefit from some basic training, like any other dog. He is a little timid with loud noises but once he decompresses in a home, he will settle in nicely.
If you are looking for a medium to high-energy guy, Bison (A553978) is for you. Watch Bison's (A553978) reel: https://www.instagram.com/reel/DEU9DX9RrWr/?igsh=MXYxM2JqcWN0MnFzMw%3D%3D.
Our Animal Services Facility is OPEN TO THE PUBLIC, Tuesday – Friday; 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., Saturday; 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. (please arrive one hour prior to closing). For more information and to see pets ready to be adopted, visit www.princegeorgespets4us.com.
Handsome Dillard (A554315) is easy to leash up and get outside. He knows 'sit' and would love to learn more commands.
Dillard (A554315) has a great demeanor, low to medium energy, and loves to run after toys. With his wagging tail and beautiful soul, Dillard is a catch!
Watch Dillard's (A554315) reel: https://www.instagram.com/reel/DEVC4LvxTLn/?igsh=MXBoYTk5d2xlcmlleA==.
Our Animal Services Facility is OPEN TO THE PUBLIC, Tuesday – Friday; 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., Saturday; 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. (please arrive one hour before closing). For more information and to see pets ready to be adopted, visit www.princegeorgespets4us.com.
Pet Fostering Saves Lives
The Pet Foster Program allows people and families who are unable to commit to a long-term adoption the opportunity to care for an animal on a short-term basis. This program helps save an animal’s life!
The process of becoming a foster parent is easy! Complete, sign, and return the Foster Care application and agreement found online at pgcsprout.info/fosterpets. Once your application has been reviewed by ASD staff, you will be sent online orientation information. Please be prepared with animals you're interested in fostering within 72 hours of passing the orientation.
Email a completed application to our foster program at fosterPGCpets@co.pg.md.us or contact adoption staff at 301-780-7200 today!
If you have a "furry foto" you would like to be featured in Animal Chatter, please email a brief biography and a photo of your favorite pet to jhall@co.pg.md.us.
The Prince George's County Animal Shelter wants everyone to "Help Us Help Them" by adopting or fostering a pet, volunteering at the shelter, spaying and microchipping your pets, or donating needed supplies. Your kindness and generosity will make a tremendous difference in the lives of our shelter pets.
Please find room in your heart and/or home for a FURever friend. For more information on how YOU can HELP, visit www.princegeorgespets4us.com.
Urgent Need for Kuranda Beds
Consider Donating Now!
Due to our high volume of intakes, we are having a shortage of Kuranda beds and we are asking our community to Show Some Love and donate a Kuranda bed. We are also looking for NEW bedding or towels and toys for their merriment (cat toys, Kongs, Nylabones, frisbees).
As part of enrichment programs, we are looking for shelter-approved toys that help keep animals entertained and occupied with mental stimulation while at the shelter. This can help their true personalities shine through despite being stressed. For recommendations on donations, visit our enrichment item wishlist here.
Our kennel still needs donated items such as new bedding, cleaning supplies, and foster items such as scales or kitten milk. Please see the kennel supply wishlist here.
We are not currently accepting used bedding, pillows, stuffed animals, plush toys, or items with stuffing.
In addition, ASD is strongly encouraging donations of Kuranda beds of all sizes for our doggie friends. There are lots of benefits for pets sleeping on Kuranda Beds, including:
- Kuranda beds are the superior choice in shelters and rescues due to their durability and the added protection of a one-year Chew Proof Warranty.
- Shelters prefer Kuranda beds since they are easy to clean and sanitize, minimizing the spread of infectious diseases.
- The elevated sleep surface helps regulate body temperature in warmer and cooler months.
- The orthopedic design alleviates pressure points on joints.
- Quality sleep reduces stress, which keeps animals healthy and feeling good while they await their forever homes.
Check out shelterbeds.org/donate/22654 for more information on how to donate.
Prince George's County Animal Services
The Prince George’s County Animal Services Facility and Adoption Center hours of operation are:
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Sunday and Monday
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Closed
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Tuesday through Friday
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10 a.m. - 6 p.m.
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Saturday
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10 a.m. - 4 p.m.
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In addition to the hours listed above, please note the following times for walk-throughs, pet interactions, and building access:
Last walk-through 1 hour before closing.
5:00 pm Tuesday-Friday
3:00 Saturday
Last interaction 45 minutes before closing.
5:15 pm Tuesday-Friday
3:15 Saturday
Last person in the building 15 minutes before closing.
5:45 pm Tuesday-Friday
3:45 pm Saturday
For an animal-related emergency, stray animal, animal bite, lost or found pet, carcass removal, deceased pet disposal, owner surrender appointments, and euthanasia appointments, please call our main line at 301-780-7200 and press "1" for customer service. Photos of found animals that are here in our facility can be viewed online at 24petconnect.com/PGEOLostMyPet.
If you find your lost pet on our website, please contact our customer service department for assistance with redeeming your pet. Be sure to check with public postings and back with the shelter periodically.
For nuisance wildlife, call the MD Department of Natural Resources hotline at 877-463-6497.
Applications for adoption can be completed online or in person by appointment only. View available cats, dogs, and small animals for adoption by visiting 24petconnect.com/PGEOADOPT. Please note the Animal I.D. #’s of animals you are interested in. For applications and more information, visit our website at bit.ly/pgcadoptapet or press "2" after calling our main number.
Animal licenses can be purchased online here. If you require further assistance, call our main line at 301-780-7200 and press "3" for licensing.
To inquire about low-cost spay or neuter at the Spay Spot Clinic, located inside our facility, please call 301-254-8151.
To volunteer, foster a pet, or for humane education services, press "6" on our main line.
Anyone turning in an animal on closed days or after hours, please call 301-780-7200.
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