ASD Recognizes Women's History Month
Women have always been at the forefront of being strong activists for animals throughout history. One of the most powerful voices was that of Caroline Earle White, who co-founded the Pennsylvania Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (PSPCA) in 1867, and founded its women's branch, known as the Women’s Pennsylvania Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (WPSPCA) in 1869. Under her leadership WPSPCA started the first animal shelter in Pennsylvania. Due to the success of her shelter, many women and men throughout the country followed her lead establishing shelters to help fuel animal advocate organizations. There are many other women trailblazers who have played and continue to be activists for animals.
Check out this article from In Defense of Animals, which lists 20 top women animal activists, at 26 Women Making History for Animals, Past and Present.
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All month long, ASD will be celebrating March Madness by entering all adopters in a raffle to win giveaways. The raffle winners will receive their prizes at the end of the month. We are excited to be able to offer this promotion to all adopters supporting our facility! To view the pets available for adoption, visit www.princegeorgespets4us.com
Shelter is Critical - Please Adopt!
Thank you to our community for assisting us in placing our shelter pets.
We had a successful weekend adopting out our pets, however, the Prince George's County Animal Services and Adoption Facility is still in CRITICAL need of finding loving, FURever homes for its dogs, especially its larger and senior dogs.
Without your 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.
Upcoming Orientation: Saturday, March 15th, Wednesday, April 9th and Saturday, April 12th
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 interested in helping with animals at the Animal Services Facility and Adoption Center (ASFAC), visit our website at www.princegeorgespets4us.com or call 301-780-7200 for more information.
The next upcoming orientation is Saturday, March 15th at 10 a.m.
If you plan to attend an orientation, please RSVP 48 hours before the session by sending an email to asdcommunityoutreach@co.pg.md.us
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 contact information. 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
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.
Nuestra División de Servicios de Animales (ASD por sus siglas en inglés) está ofreciendo a residentes calificados del Condado de Prince George la oportunidad de recibir servicios de castración y esterilización gratis. La castración y esterilización ayuda a su mascota a vivir una vida más larga y saludable y “Mantiene a las Camadas Alejadas”.
Para más información, incluido saber si califica o para recibir una aplicación, visite Spaying and Neutering page.
Pet Parenting Classes
Next Workshop Saturday, April 5, 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!
To secure attendance and register for this FREE class, please RSVP to ASDcommunityoutreach@co.pg.md.us.
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.
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ASD will be at the Bowie PetSmart (4500 Mitchellville Road, Bowie, MD 20716), during several days throughout the month of March showcasing adoptable animals. Please join us!
PetSmart Bowie-Friday, March 14 from 11 a.m.-2 p.m. PetSmart Bowie-Saturday, March 15 from 11 a.m.-2 p.m.
National Adoption Week . ASD is excited to announce that we will be partnering with PetSmart Silver Spring, 12020 Cherry Hill Road, Silver Spring, MD, during National Adoption Week (Monday - March 24 thru Sunday March 30) to showcase some of our adoptable animals.
Also during National Adoption Week, PetSmart Bowie will host events for our shelter animals from Monday, March 24 through Saturday, March 29th from 11 a.m. -2 p.m. Come check us out!
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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 find the love of a new pet friend. For details, please visit petsforpatriots.org. |
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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Search Small Animals & Other
ASD Loves Adoption Updates!
Who remembers little Sushi, formally known as Willow? She was a 14-year-old Chihuahua that came in as a stray and was adopted by a wonderful family. She is coming up on her one-year Adoptaversary and this is what her foster parents have to say about her: "We have a couple more updates on our little old Sushi! She’s got to be around 15-years-old now, but she still gets SO excited for food. She demands treats on her terms and absolutely adores her heated bed. It will be a year since her adoption in May! She has been challenging but being her retirement home has been 100% worth it.”
We are so happy Sushi has found her forever home! We have many senior animals at our shelter that are waiting to meet their new families. To view our adoptable animals please go to 24petconnect.com/PGEOADOPT.
Meet Samantha (A555280)! This one-year-old terrier mix is a bundle of joy with a wiggly butt that is sure to put a smile on your face. She is medium to high energy and still has some playful puppy spirit in her. Samantha (A555280) does well in play group. She was happy and wagging her tail, content to engage with humans and dogs alike.
Samantha (A555280) absolutely adores treats and is always up for a cuddle. She loves attention and will shower you with kisses in return. If you are looking for a sweet, affectionate companion with a lot of heart, Samantha (A555280) might just be your perfect match!
Samantha (A555280) is available for adoption! Contact our adoption staff at 301-780-7200 for more information.
Bruno (A555951) is a handsome fellow with an attractive brown and white spotted fur coat. He is easy to leash up and quiet and composed in his kennel. Bruno (A555951) carries himself like an older dog. He's not excitable. He does not pull on the leash.
If you're looking for a calm companion and a solid dog, come and meet Bruno (A555951)! You will be glad you did!
You can check out Bruno's (A555951) video by copying and pasting the link below into a browser window: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qDqkuEpCbbU.
Bruno (A555951) is reserved for adopters outside Prince George's County.
Meet Bruno (A555951) and all our adoptable buddies during our regular business hours! For more information, visit www.princegeorgespets4us.com.
Annabelle (A556373) is a one-year-old white female Lop Holland Rabbit that came into our facility as a stray early this year and is now available for adoption.
ASD offers a free rabbit handling class. If you are interested in adopting a rabbit, please RSVP to MPPerez@co.pg.md.us.
Meet Annabelle (A556373) and all our adoptable buddies during our regular business hours! For more information, visit www.princegeorgespets4us.com.
Garrett (A554584) is a 13-year-old gray neutered domestic hair male cat that came into the shelter as a foster and is now ready for his forever home! This is what his foster parents have to say about him: "We've had Garrett (A554584) for two weeks, and when we got him, he was in pretty bad condition. He had a URI and an infection in his blind eye that improved with medicine. Now that he has recovered, he has gained weight and comes out to the main space of our apartment. He is deaf and does meow a reasonable amount, sometimes in the middle of the night, but usually, it is to get back up on the bed. He is social but likes to sleep a lot of the day."
Meet Garrett (A554584) and all our adoptable buddies during regular business hours! For more information, visit www.princegeorgespets4us.com.
Meet Patty Girl (A554612) and Flower Box (A554613)! These 12-year-old red-eared sliders are searching for their forever homes! They are looking for a spacious tank to swim around in and a lot of room to bask. They have been searching for a home since January.
Patty Girl (A554612) and Flower Box (A554613) are available to all adopters! Come meet them and all our adoptable buddies during our regular business hours! For more information, 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!
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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