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Adopt and Foster Urgent Dogs - Fee Sponsored - Final Day (11am - 7pm, arrive by 6pm)
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š¢ Community members - Adopters and fosters are needed for 4Ā dogs on the urgent list by today, 7/14.Ā Ā Please go meet and adopt dogs today with sponsored adoption fees ($0).Ā They are at full capacity with dogsĀ during construction and need space for more dogs coming in.Ā The adoption fee is $50 for other dogs and also cats.
As of 7/14 AM: Up to 4 dogs need adopters and fosters! Check for updates at the Facebook link.Ā Ā
ZanderĀ Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā SlateĀ Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā QasimĀ Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Philly
Zander/ King (A567765) -Ā 10 months old ā¢Ā Male ā¢Ā 42 lbs ā¢Ā white and brown Labrador Retriever and Pit Bull Terrier
Slate (A570554) -Ā 3 years old ā¢Ā Male ā¢Ā 46 lbsĀ ā¢Ā Ā tan and white American Pit Bull Terrie
Qasim (A570504) -Ā Ā 2 years old ā¢Ā Ā Male ā¢Ā 61 lbs ā¢Ā black and white American Pit Bull Terrier
Philly (A570557) -Ā 3 years old ā¢Ā Ā Male ā¢Ā 54 lbs ā¢Ā Ā Ā tan and white American Pit Bull Terrier
š¶Ā Adopters:Ā Ā Please go to the shelter today (11am to 7pm, arrive by 5:30pmĀ or no later than 6pm.)Ā Adopters are able to meet 2 dogs and bring dogs for meet and greets
Note: Adopters of pit bulls: Review the requirements and complete theĀ Pet Parenting Certification (that takes about an hour)Ā before going to adoptĀ Pit Bull TerriersĀ and specific bully-type breeds.
Pet Parenting Certification info:Ā environment.mypgc.us/pitbullsĀ
š¶ Prospective fosters:Ā Fosters through the shelter and rescues are needed for these dogs.Ā Please apply with rescue partners, or with the shelter, to become a foster and save a life.Ā The Friends of PGĀ County Animal Shelter posts about dogs which need fosters through the shelter or otherwise through rescues.Ā Fostering is usually free with a rescue.
Please review the shelter foster information, apply online and complete Pet Parenting Certification.Ā Contact the shelter with the dog's name and ID. "Interested in Fostering: Email fosterpgcpets@co.pg.md.us "Ā They allow pit bull-type dogs to be fostered in Maryland.Ā Foster Information | Prince George's CountyĀ
Please see bios, photos, and videos of the urgent dogs at theseĀ links, and share posts with friends, family,Ā neighbors, and coworkers.
Adoption website:Ā 24petconnect.com/PGEOADOPT?at=DOG&sb=days_MaxMinĀ
View and share theĀ Friends' posts & album for all 10 urgent dogs:Ā Ā
Friends of PG County Animal Shelter | Upper Marlboro MD | Facebook
Full Urgent List:Ā Ā facebook.com/share/1BREVyrqjD/
Pet Unity Project post:Ā Ā Ā instagram.com/petunityproject/p/DaionRljig6/
ShelterĀ posts:Ā Ā facebook.com/pgcpets4us/Ā
In this local news story, "shelter leaders say overcrowding remains an ongoing challenge," and "the shelter continues to rely on adopters, foster families and rescue organizations to help manage capacity and prevent future overcrowding crises."
Shelter surge: Why emergency pet adoption lists becoming more common? | wusa9.com
Prince Georgeās County Animal Shelter, 3750 Brown Station Road, Upper Marlboro, MD 20772
Call 301-780 -7200 with the animal ID number(s) to check availability.
Adoption Hours: Tuesday to Friday 11:00am - 7:00pm, Saturday 10:00am - 4:00pm. (Arrive 1 hour before closing.)
Links:Ā PG County Shelter adoption steps, fees, andĀ spay/neuter https://www.princegeorgescountymd.gov/departments-offices/environment/animal-services/pet-adoptionĀ Ā
This is a courtesy post.Ā Ā