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The Shelter celebrated in grand style the success of the Washington Commanders this season. Even though they did not reach their ultimate goal - it was a great season, and we are so glad we are on their team. Some of the team's biggest fans got all dressed up for the big game - check out the photos below.
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Terrier mixes are available for adoption to residents who live outside of Prince George’s County, Maryland. Please bring two original proofs of residency (no photos or copies).
February is a Time For Love
Adopt Now!
Thank you to our community for assisting us in placing our shelter pets.
What better way to start off 2025 then adopting or fostering a pet. 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 princegeorgespets4us.com.
ASD is Looking for Volunteers
Upcoming Orientations: Wednesday, February 5 and Saturday, February 15
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.
If you plan to attend an orientation, please RSVP 48 hours before the session by sending an email to @asdcommunityoutreach.
Keep Pets Safe in Winter Weather
The cold and snowy days of winter are here. Make sure you protect your pets because 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." 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. 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 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
Pet Parenting Classes
Next Workshop This Saturday February 1, 2025 at 12 p.m.
Learn what it takes to be a responsible pet owner and a great family host to a four-legged friend for its lifetime. Topics such as time, cost, food, toys, medical, safety, social, and more will be covered with Q & A.
Classes will meet the first Saturday of each month at 12 p.m. throughout 2025!
Call 301-780-7200, option 6, to register for this FREE class. Walk-ins welcomed.
Saturday, April 12, 2025 at 10 a.m.
FREE Rabbit Handling and Care classes, conducted by senior volunteer, Janelle aka “The Bunny Lady,” will be offered throughout 2025! This hour-long class will cover the handling and care of rabbits, diet, how to clean enclosures, and more for anyone interested in adopting rabbits/bunnies.
Please Support Our Partners!
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Did you know that companion pets help veterans who are living with PTSD, depression, and anxiety? It’s one of the many reasons ASD is an active Pets for Patriots partner. This is one of many ways to help veterans in our community with the love of a new pet friend. For details, please visit petsforpatriots.org. |
Scoop That Poop!
Dog waste is more than a nightmare for our shoes. Just like human sewage, untreated pet fecal matter is harmful to waterways. Rain washes dog waste and the associated disease-causing organisms, such as giardia and salmonella, into rivers, beaches, and bays via storm drains. Enough bacteria can make water unsafe for drinking and swimming and also contribute to shellfish bed closures. Pet waste left anywhere is a potential public health risk. Pet waste on playing fields, sidewalks, or parks can be unhealthy and messy. Even at home, responsible pet owners should throw pet waste in the trash or flush it down the toilet to prevent water pollution associated with bacteria-laden waste. Less dog waste in the watershed means a happier and healthier community for all.
The management of pet waste is an important issue for the people and environment of Prince George’s County. 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.
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
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Wale is Looking for a FURever Home
We want to showcase Wale (A554614), a one-year-old brindle male Akita mix that came into our shelter as a stray and has been here since early January. Wale (A554614) is named after a DC rapper and BIG Commanders fan! Come meet Wale (A554614) our MVP (most valuable pup).
Adopt Wale (A554614), and you will bring home a win! For more information and to see pets ready to be adopted, visit princegeorgespets4us.com.
Let's Meet Bro!
Looking for a Second Chance of Life
Bro (A554688) is a two-year-old blue male terrier mix that came in as a stray and is now looking for his FURever home.
Every champion needs a reliable teammate--someone who always has their back. Bro (A554688) is that teammate. Rocking his Commanders team spirit, Bro (A554688) is ready to be your most loyal player.
Pictured with Bro (A554688) is Josh, one of our four assistant kennel managers. Josh works so hard in ensuring our animals are properly cared for by being the epitome of a team player. We appreciate his hard work and dedication to making ASD a place for animals to have second chances!
Terrier mixes are available for adoption to residents who live outside of Prince George’s County, Maryland. Please bring two original proofs of residency (no photos or copies).
Let's put Bro (A554688) on your team - you will be a winner! To view all of our adoptable animals, visit 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!
 Meet Daisy - Our Cute "Furry Foto"
This is Sunshine, aka Baby or aka Daisy who originally came from the Prince George's County Animal Shelter. Her new family started fostering her last August when she needed an emergency placement. Daisy has brought the family so much joy, especially her younger and bigger brother, Big Red. Her human siblings also love her so much !!! The family is so grateful for this sweetheart!!!
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.
Our Eagle Scout and friend Brayden Jackson is collecting enrichment items for our shelter animals and we need YOUR help! Please see the Amazon wishlist below and assist us with Brayden's goal of collecting water pails and carabiner clips for all of our shelter dogs!! The goal is to collect 250 and we have 32 so far! Please help Brayden and ASD meet our goal by donating today, www.amazon.com/Braydenwishlist.
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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