Hot weather safety is important for us all and is especially crucial to prevent heat-related illnesses and fatalities of our beloved pets. Animals are more susceptible to heatstroke and dehydration. Read hot weather safety tips for pets.
The Prince George’s County Animal Control Ordinance Section 3-180, titled "Animal Cruelty and Neglect," says all domestic animals except livestock are prohibited from being kept outdoors when the heat index is 90 degrees Fahrenheit or higher, as determined by the National Weather Service.
To report an animal experiencing neglect or cruelty in Prince George's County, contact the Animal Services Division at 301-780-7200, and select “1” for animal-related emergencies.
For more information on how to keep your pet healthy and safe in weather conditions, visit Seasonal Pet Care.
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Cats also can be affected by the heat during the hot summer months. Daily Paws lists eight important tips to keep your cats cool and healthy. Those tips include:
Swap the water bowl for a fountain.
Get a cooling mat.
Provide airflow.
Apply cool water to their paws.
Give an experienced bather a cool bath.
Create a cool space for outside cats.
For more information, visit Daily Paws cat safety tips.
Cat on a cooling mat.
Saturday, July 19, 2025
ASD will host a Foster Open House on Saturday, July 19, 2025, from 12 p.m. - 1 p.m. During our open house, you will have the chance to learn about our foster program and apply to become a foster parent.
As a foster parent, you will help provide a nurturing environment in your home where animals receive needed care to grow, heal, and/or socialize to improve their chances of adoption.
For more information about our foster program, email fosterpgcpets@co.pg.md.us!
Held at the Bowie and Silver Spring Locations
ASD has some exciting events coming up at the Bowie and Silver Spring PetSmart locations, and we need YOUR help to reach our adoption goal of finding loving homes for 40 animals!
Let's make it happen! Meet YOUR new best friend and help us clear the shelter!
All animals brought to PetSmart will have waived adoption fees. For more information, visit www.princegeorgescountypets4us.com.
Bowie PetSmart Adoption Event
4500 Mitchellville Road, Bowie, MD
Saturday, July 19, 2025
11 a.m. - 2 p.m.
Bowie PetSmart Adoption Events (In Support of National Pet Adoption Week)
4500 Mitchellville Road, Bowie, MD
Tuesday, July 22, 2025 through Saturday, July 26,2025
11 a.m. – 2 p.m.
Silver Spring PetSmart Adoption Event
12020 Cherry Hill Road, Silver Spring, MD
Saturday, July 26, 2025
11 a.m. – 2 p.m.
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 View All Our Adoptable Animals:
24petconnect.com/PGEOADOPT
Search Available Dogs
Search Available Cats
Search Small Animals & Other
Rocket (A560316) is a sweet young pup with the perfect size and heart for just about any home, whether it's a spacious backyard or a cozy apartment.
He is a little shy at first, but once he feels safe, he will quietly curl up by your side, longing for connection and comfort. Rocket (A560316) enjoys sniffy walks, exploring, and learning new tricks for treats.
If you are ready to help this Rocket (A560316) launch from timid to trusting, come meet him. One gentle step at a time—he's prepared to take off. All he needs is you.
Rocket (A560316) is available to all adopters! See us during our regular business hours to meet all our adoptable buddies! For more information, visit www.princegeorgescountypets4us.com.
Meet Scrappy (A557654)! This sweet two-year-old Dachshund/Basenji mix has a calm and gentle spirit that is impossible to resist.
He may not be up for dog parks or wild romps, but if you are looking for a mellow, loving companion to share your quiet moments, Scrappy (A557654) could be your perfect match.
Watch Scrappy's reel: Scrappy's Instagram Video.
Scrappy (A557654) is available to all adopters. Visit our facility to see all our pets ready for fostering or adoption during our regular business hours! For more information, visit www.princegeorgescountypets4us.com.
Looking For a Forever Home.
Meet Tank!
Tank (A440171) is a seasoned boy at 10-years- old. He is a white and black neutered American Bulldog mix that was brought in as a stray. He attended a Petsmart Adopting event recently and was the best behaved boy. Tank (A440171) is looking for a couch to land on.
Meet Roscoe!
Roscoe (A559522) is a lively two-year-old American Bulldog mix bursting with charm and energy. He loves fetch, outdoor adventures, and meeting new friends.
Affectionate and friendly, Roscoe (A559522) will keep you laughing during playtime and warm your heart when it's time to relax.
For more information on how you can become a foster pet parent, please email fosterpgcpets@co.pg.md.us.
Be a winner and join our Animal Rescue team. Animal Services Division (ASD) is seeking partners who can provide services to help alleviate overcrowding within our shelter and assist in finding pets loving homes. For more information, email rescuepgcpets@co.pg.md.us.
Upcoming Orientation: This Saturday, July 19th at 10 a.m.
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
ASD has some exciting events coming up at the Bowie and Silver Spring PetSmart locations, and we need your help to reach our adoption goal of finding loving homes for 40 animals!
Let's make it happen! Meet YOUR new best friend and help us clear the shelter!
If you plan to attend an orientation, please RSVP 48 hours before the session by sending an email to asdcommunityoutreach@co.pg.md.us.
Thank you to Union Church for volunteering with us this past Saturday!
Because of their amazing group, we were able to create enrichment items for our entire dog population—every single pup received something to brighten their day!
We are so grateful for your time, creativity, and commitment to helping our shelter animals thrive. For more information about our volunteer programs, visit www.princegeorgescountypets4us.com.
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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.
 Send Your Furry Foto!
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
Meet Hazel Maya Bee and Onyx Astrea
Meet Hazel Maya Bea and Onyx Astrea, adopted from our shelter, sporting their Star Wars headgear. Both are together in the same happy and loving home.
Hazel Maya Bee (tabby, shelter name Hazel) was adopted on October 13, 2020 and
Onyx Astrea (formerly Faithy), was adopted October 10, 2021.
If you are interested in adopting or fostering a pet and for more information, please visit www.princegeorgescountypets4us.com.
Celebrate July With Your Pets
Check out ASD's Calendar of Events
July's summer heat is here! There are lots of ways to enjoy the lazy days of summer with your pets. Whether participating in a Volunteer Orientation, attending the Rabbit Handling Class, or taking a Pet Parenting Class, ASD has something in store for all pet lovers in July.
During July, we also celebrate National Adoption Week,National Lost Pet Prevention Month and National Pet Hydration Awareness Month. For more information, visit www.princegeorgescountypets4us.com.
Check out the calendar below to see all the fun July dates.
Pet Parenting Classes
Next Workshop Saturday, August 2, 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.
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Our shelter is over capacity, and we are especially low on:
- Soft and adjustable leashes for dogs in our kennels
- Enrichment items for our animals!
- Donations are tax deductible.
Please consider donating via our Amazon Wishlist: Amazon.com
Every item helps keep our animals safe and cared for!
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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.princegeorgescountypets4us.com.
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:rehome.adoptapet.com/list-a-pet/step.
When you use our referral code, RCXHAQTL2U8AD8Z, your listing fee is just $1!
For more information about how this service works, please visit: rehome.adoptapet.com/how-it-works
For pet owner FAQs, please visit:rehome.zendesk.com.
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Prince George's County Animal Services
The Prince George's County Animal Services Facility and Adoption Center announces that, effective Sunday, May 4, 2025, the new hours will be:
Tuesday – Friday: 11 a.m. – 7 p.m.
Saturday: 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Sunday - Monday:12 p.m. - 4 p.m.
(Open for all services except adoptions)
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.
6:00 pm Tuesday-Friday
3:00 pm Saturday
Last interaction 45 minutes before closing.
6:15 pm Tuesday-Friday
3:15 pm Saturday
Last person in the building 15 minutes before closing.
6:45 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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