Prince George's County Animal Services Facility & Adoption Center

🚨&nbsp;Please help save dogs today by applying to adopt or foster! An ongoing overcrowding crisis at PG&nbsp;County Animal Shelter resulted in a devastating loss of 16 dogs euthanized for space last week! More adoptable dogs were euthanized since then!&nbsp;There&nbsp;was no urgent list notice for transparency to rescue partners and community members! Now, there is a new urgent list to provide them a chance and have time to help save them.
 📢&nbsp;&nbsp;Community members -&nbsp;Adopters and fosters are needed today for 17 dogs on this urgent list!&nbsp;Please go meet and adopt them or apply to foster them.&nbsp;These dogs are at risk of being euthanized on Wednesday only due to space. Scroll to more photos and links to view them. They are over capacity with dogs and need space for more dogs coming in.
🐶&nbsp;Adopters:&nbsp;Please go to the shelter Thursday and&nbsp;Friday&nbsp;(11am to 7pm, arrive by 6pm) and Saturday&nbsp;(10am to 4pm, arrive by 3pm). Adopters are able to meet 2 dogs and bring dogs for meet and greets.
***Please consider signing this petition to add adoption hours on Sundays and Mondays and make other changes in hours.***&nbsp; <a href="https://www.change.org/p/open-the-doors-save-more-lives-reform-prince-george-s-county-animal-shelter-hours" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">change.org/p/open-the-doors-save-more-lives-reform-prince-george-s-county-animal-shelter-hours</a>
Note: Adopters of pit bulls: Review the requirements and complete the Pet Parenting Certification (that takes about an hour) before going to adopt Pit Bull Terriers and specific bully-type breeds. Pet Parenting Certification info:&nbsp;&nbsp;<a href="https://www.princegeorgescountymd.gov/departments-offices/environment/animal-services/animal-licensing/pit-bull-permits" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">environment.mypgc.us/pitbulls</a>&nbsp;
🐶 Prospective fosters: Fosters through the shelter and rescues are needed for dogs. Please apply with rescue partners, or contact the shelter&nbsp;to be a foster and save a life. The Friends of PG County Animal Shelter posts about dogs which need fosters through the shelter or otherwise through rescues. Fostering is usually free with a rescue.
Please review the shelter foster information, apply online and complete Pet Parenting Certification. Contact the shelter with the dog's name and ID. "Interested in Fostering: Email fosterpgcpets@co.pg.md.us " They allow pit bull-type dogs to be fostered in Maryland. <a href="https://www.princegeorgescountymd.gov/departments-offices/environment/animal-services/pet-adoption/foster-information" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Foster Information | Prince George's County</a>&nbsp;
Please see bios, photos, and videos of the dogs and cats at these links, and share posts with friends, family, neighbors, and coworkers. 
Adoption website:&nbsp;<a href="https://24petconnect.com/PGEOADOPT" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">24petconnect.com/PGEOADOPT</a>&nbsp;&nbsp;(dogs, cats &amp; more)<a href="https://24petconnect.com/PGEOADOPT?at=DOG&amp;sb=days_MaxMin" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener"> </a>
<a href="https://24petconnect.com/PGEOADOPT?at=DOG&amp;sb=days_MaxMin" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">24petconnect.com/PGEOADOPT?at=DOG&amp;sb=days_MaxMin</a>&nbsp;&nbsp;This filter shows&nbsp;dogs with the longest length of stay and on the urgent list.
See Volunteers' posts for 17 dogs on the urgent list:&nbsp; <a href="https://www.facebook.com/people/Friends-of-PG-County-Animal-Shelter/61565594829660/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Friends of PG County Animal Shelter | Upper Marlboro MD | Facebook </a>
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Prince George’s 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: PG County Shelter adoption steps, fees, and spay/neuter <a href="https://www.princegeorgescountymd.gov/departments-offices/environment/animal-services/pet-adoption" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">https://www.princegeorgescountymd.gov/departments-offices/environment/animal-services/pet-adoption</a>&nbsp;&nbsp;
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Local Event: Adopt & Foster Urgent Dogs - Thursday (11am - 7pm, arrive by 6pm)

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Adopt & Foster Urgent Dogs - Thursday (11am -...

🚨 Please help save dogs today by applying to adopt or foster! An ongoing overcrowding crisis at PG County Animal Shelter...

Adopt & Foster Urgent Dogs - Thursday (11am - 7pm, arrive by 6pm)

🚨&nbsp;Please help save dogs today by applying to adopt or foster! An ongoing overcrowding crisis at PG&nbsp;County Animal Shelter resulted in a devastating loss of 16 dogs euthanized for space last week! More adoptable dogs were euthanized since then!&nbsp;There&nbsp;was no urgent list notice for transparency to rescue partners and community members! Now, there is a new urgent list to provide them a chance and have time to help save them.
 📢&nbsp;&nbsp;Community members -&nbsp;Adopters and fosters are needed today for 15 dogs on this urgent list!&nbsp;Please go meet and adopt them or apply to foster them.&nbsp;These dogs are at risk of being euthanized on Wednesday only due to space. Scroll to more photos and links to view them. They are over capacity with dogs and need space for more dogs coming in. Update:&nbsp;As of 10/23 am,&nbsp;15 dogs still need to be adopted and fostered. Pedro and Iris are being adopted. Check for updates at the Facebook links.
🐶&nbsp;Adopters:&nbsp;Please go to the shelter Friday&nbsp;(11am to 7pm, arrive by 6pm) and Saturday&nbsp;(10am to 4pm, arrive by 3pm). Adopters are able to meet 2 dogs and bring dogs for meet and greets.
***Please consider signing this petition to add adoption hours on Sundays and Mondays and make other changes in hours.***&nbsp; <a href="https://www.change.org/p/open-the-doors-save-more-lives-reform-prince-george-s-county-animal-shelter-hours" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">change.org/p/open-the-doors-save-more-lives-reform-prince-george-s-county-animal-shelter-hours</a>
Note: Adopters of pit bulls: Review the requirements and complete the Pet Parenting Certification (that takes about an hour) before going to adopt Pit Bull Terriers and specific bully-type breeds. Pet Parenting Certification info:&nbsp;&nbsp;<a href="https://www.princegeorgescountymd.gov/departments-offices/environment/animal-services/animal-licensing/pit-bull-permits" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">environment.mypgc.us/pitbulls</a>&nbsp;
🐶 Prospective fosters: Fosters through the shelter and rescues are needed for dogs. Please apply with rescue partners, or contact the shelter&nbsp;to be a foster and save a life. The Friends of PG County Animal Shelter posts about dogs which need fosters through the shelter or otherwise through rescues. Fostering is usually free with a rescue.
Please review the shelter foster information, apply online and complete Pet Parenting Certification. Contact the shelter with the dog's name and ID. "Interested in Fostering: Email fosterpgcpets@co.pg.md.us " They allow pit bull-type dogs to be fostered in Maryland. <a href="https://www.princegeorgescountymd.gov/departments-offices/environment/animal-services/pet-adoption/foster-information" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Foster Information | Prince George's County</a>&nbsp;
Please see bios, photos, and videos of the dogs and cats at these links, and share posts with friends, family, neighbors, and coworkers. 
Adoption website:&nbsp;<a href="https://24petconnect.com/PGEOADOPT" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">24petconnect.com/PGEOADOPT</a>&nbsp;&nbsp;(dogs, cats &amp; more)<a href="https://24petconnect.com/PGEOADOPT?at=DOG&amp;sb=days_MaxMin" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener"> </a>
<a href="https://24petconnect.com/PGEOADOPT?at=DOG&amp;sb=days_MaxMin" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">24petconnect.com/PGEOADOPT?at=DOG&amp;sb=days_MaxMin</a>&nbsp;&nbsp;This filter shows&nbsp;dogs with the longest length of stay and on the urgent list.
See Volunteers' posts for 17 dogs on the urgent list:&nbsp; <a href="https://www.facebook.com/people/Friends-of-PG-County-Animal-Shelter/61565594829660/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Friends of PG County Animal Shelter | Upper Marlboro MD | Facebook </a>
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Prince George’s 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: PG County Shelter adoption steps, fees, and spay/neuter <a href="https://www.princegeorgescountymd.gov/departments-offices/environment/animal-services/pet-adoption" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">https://www.princegeorgescountymd.gov/departments-offices/environment/animal-services/pet-adoption</a>&nbsp;&nbsp;
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Local Event: Adopt & Foster Urgent Dogs - Friday (11am - 7pm, arrive by 6pm)

Adopt & Foster Urgent Dogs - Friday (11am -...

Adopt & Foster Urgent Dogs - Friday (11am - 7pm, arrive by 6pm)

🚨&nbsp;Please help save dogs today by applying to adopt or foster! An ongoing overcrowding crisis at PG&nbsp;County Animal Shelter resulted in a devastating loss of 16 dogs euthanized for space last week! More adoptable dogs were euthanized since then!&nbsp;There&nbsp;was no urgent list notice for transparency to rescue partners and community members! Now, there is a new urgent list to provide them a chance and have time to help save them.
 📢&nbsp;&nbsp;Community members -&nbsp;Adopters and fosters are needed today for 15 dogs on this urgent list!&nbsp;Please go meet and adopt them or apply to foster them.&nbsp;These dogs are at risk of being euthanized on Wednesday only due to space. Scroll to more photos and links to view them. They are over capacity with dogs and need space for more dogs coming in. Update:&nbsp;As of 10/23 am,&nbsp;15 dogs still need to be adopted and fostered. Pedro and Iris are being adopted. Check for updates at the Facebook links.
🐶&nbsp;Adopters:&nbsp;Please go to the shelter Friday&nbsp;(11am to 7pm, arrive by 6pm) and Saturday&nbsp;(10am to 4pm, arrive by 3pm). Adopters are able to meet 2 dogs and bring dogs for meet and greets.
***Please consider signing this petition to add adoption hours on Sundays and Mondays and make other changes in hours.***&nbsp; <a href="https://www.change.org/p/open-the-doors-save-more-lives-reform-prince-george-s-county-animal-shelter-hours" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">change.org/p/open-the-doors-save-more-lives-reform-prince-george-s-county-animal-shelter-hours</a>
Note: Adopters of pit bulls: Review the requirements and complete the&nbsp;Pet Parenting Certification (that takes about an hour)&nbsp;before going to adopt&nbsp;Pit Bull Terriers&nbsp;and specific bully-type breeds. Pet Parenting Certification info:&nbsp; <a href="https://www.princegeorgescountymd.gov/departments-offices/environment/animal-services/animal-licensing/pit-bull-permits" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">environment.mypgc.us/pitbulls</a>&nbsp;
🐶 Prospective fosters:&nbsp;Fosters through the shelter and rescues are needed for dogs and cats.&nbsp;Please apply with rescue partners, or contact the shelter to become a foster and save a life.&nbsp;The Friends of PG&nbsp;County Animal Shelter posts about dogs which need fosters through the shelter or otherwise through rescues.&nbsp;Fostering is usually free with a rescue.
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Please review the shelter foster information, apply online and complete Pet Parenting Certification.&nbsp;Contact the shelter with the dog's name and ID. "Interested in Fostering: Email fosterpgcpets@co.pg.md.us "&nbsp;They allow pit bull-type dogs to be fostered in Maryland.&nbsp;<a href="https://www.princegeorgescountymd.gov/departments-offices/environment/animal-services/pet-adoption/foster-information" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Foster Information | Prince George's County</a>&nbsp;
Please see bios, photos, and videos of the dogs and cats at these&nbsp;links, and share posts with friends, family,&nbsp;neighbors, and coworkers. 
Adoption website:&nbsp;<a href="https://24petconnect.com/PGEOADOPT" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">24petconnect.com/PGEOADOPT</a>&nbsp;&nbsp;(dogs, cats &amp; more)
<a href="https://24petconnect.com/PGEOADOPT?at=DOG&amp;sb=days_MaxMin" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">24petconnect.com/PGEOADOPT?at=DOG&amp;sb=days_MaxMin</a>&nbsp;&nbsp;This filter shows&nbsp;dogs with the longest length of stay and on the urgent list.
See Volunteers' posts for 17 dogs on the urgent list:&nbsp; <a href="https://www.facebook.com/people/Friends-of-PG-County-Animal-Shelter/61565594829660/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Friends of PG County Animal Shelter | Upper Marlboro MD | Facebook </a>
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Prince George’s 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:&nbsp;PG County Shelter adoption steps, fees, and&nbsp;spay/neuter <a href="https://www.princegeorgescountymd.gov/departments-offices/environment/animal-services/pet-adoption" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">https://www.princegeorgescountymd.gov/departments-offices/environment/animal-services/pet-adoption</a>&nbsp;&nbsp;
<h2>Animal Services News&nbsp;</h2>
News release February 3, 2026: Prince George's County Allows Legal Ownership and Adoption of Pit Bull–Type Terriers Under New Law <a href="https://www.princegeorgescountymd.gov/departments-offices/news-events/news/prince-georges-county-allows-legal-ownership-and-adoption-pit-bull-type-terriers-under-new-law" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">https://www.princegeorgescountymd.gov/departments-offices/news-events/news/prince-georges-county-allows-legal-ownership-and-adoption-pit-bull-type-terriers-under-new-law</a>
For more information about registration, licensing, training requirements, or to determine eligibility, residents may visit <a href="https://www.princegeorgescountymd.gov/departments-offices/environment/animal-services/animal-licensing/pit-bull-permits" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">environment.mypgc.us/pitbulls</a>.
<a href="https://www.princegeorgescountymd.gov/sites/default/files/media-document/Pit%20Bull%20Fact%20Sheet.pdf" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">New Pit Bull Terrier Bill Fact Sheet</a>
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Local Event: Adopt & Foster Dogs on Urgent List (11AM - 7PM, Arrive by 6PM)

Prince George's County

Upper Marlboro

Maryland

Adopt & Foster Dogs on Urgent List (11AM - 7PM,...

Adopt & Foster Dogs on Urgent List (11AM - 7PM, Arrive by 6PM)

🚨&nbsp;Please help save dogs today by applying to adopt or foster! An ongoing overcrowding crisis at PG&nbsp;County Animal Shelter resulted in a devastating loss of 16 dogs euthanized for space last week! More adoptable dogs were euthanized since then!&nbsp;There&nbsp;was no urgent list notice for transparency to rescue partners and community members! Now, there is a new urgent list to provide them a chance and have time to help save them.
 📢&nbsp;&nbsp;Community members -&nbsp;Adopters and fosters are needed today for 17 dogs on this urgent list!&nbsp;Please go meet and adopt them or apply to foster them.&nbsp;These dogs are at risk of being euthanized on Wednesday only due to space. Scroll to more photos and links to view them. They are over capacity with dogs and need space for more dogs coming in.
🐶&nbsp;Adopters:&nbsp;Please go to the shelter Saturday&nbsp;(10am to 4pm, arrive by 3pm) and&nbsp;Tuesday&nbsp;(11am to 7pm, arrive by 5:30pm). Adopters are able to meet 2 dogs and bring dogs for meet and greets.
***Please consider signing this petition to add adoption hours on Sundays and Mondays and make other changes in hours.***&nbsp; <a href="https://www.change.org/p/open-the-doors-save-more-lives-reform-prince-george-s-county-animal-shelter-hours" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">change.org/p/open-the-doors-save-more-lives-reform-prince-george-s-county-animal-shelter-hours</a>
Note: Adopters of pit bulls: Review the requirements and complete the Pet Parenting Certification (that takes about an hour) before going to adopt Pit Bull Terriers and specific bully-type breeds. Pet Parenting Certification info:&nbsp;&nbsp;<a href="https://www.princegeorgescountymd.gov/departments-offices/environment/animal-services/animal-licensing/pit-bull-permits" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">environment.mypgc.us/pitbulls</a>&nbsp;
🐶 Prospective fosters: Fosters through the shelter and rescues are needed for dogs. Please apply with rescue partners, or contact the shelter&nbsp;to be a foster and save a life. The Friends of PG County Animal Shelter posts about dogs which need fosters through the shelter or otherwise through rescues. Fostering is usually free with a rescue.
Please review the shelter foster information, apply online and complete Pet Parenting Certification. Contact the shelter with the dog's name and ID. "Interested in Fostering: Email fosterpgcpets@co.pg.md.us " They allow pit bull-type dogs to be fostered in Maryland. <a href="https://www.princegeorgescountymd.gov/departments-offices/environment/animal-services/pet-adoption/foster-information" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Foster Information | Prince George's County</a>&nbsp;
Please see bios, photos, and videos of the dogs and cats at these links, and share posts with friends, family, neighbors, and coworkers. 
Adoption website:&nbsp;<a href="https://24petconnect.com/PGEOADOPT" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">24petconnect.com/PGEOADOPT</a>&nbsp;&nbsp;(dogs, cats &amp; more)<a href="https://24petconnect.com/PGEOADOPT?at=DOG&amp;sb=days_MaxMin" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener"> </a>
<a href="https://24petconnect.com/PGEOADOPT?at=DOG&amp;sb=days_MaxMin" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">24petconnect.com/PGEOADOPT?at=DOG&amp;sb=days_MaxMin</a>&nbsp;&nbsp;This filter shows&nbsp;dogs with the longest length of stay and on the urgent list.
See Volunteers' posts for 17 dogs on the urgent list:&nbsp; <a href="https://www.facebook.com/people/Friends-of-PG-County-Animal-Shelter/61565594829660/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Friends of PG County Animal Shelter | Upper Marlboro MD | Facebook </a>
Full Urgent List:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?vanity=61565594829660&amp;set=a.122249434730519827&amp;__cft__[0]=AZgMLtRtepWYlM_ExIFNixz0mcN1YkceFHxHmZT2TlVvH0Er2K2aAmB1XacryT4yWfuMtFZdiUASxopLOnBBZh7IUXluUl-Ay17VqCV2nI1AkooWZ1N0w588PfGujAyA5dEgMwV1n4goiiBzq70hmHTl9lEP-t8CmR0GPx5D6k7XeF92LCsuRWlRzW3m7SE&amp;__tn__=-UK-R" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">facebook.com/share/19g1WKNAGN/</a>
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Shelter Urgent list post:&nbsp;&nbsp;<a href="https://www.facebook.com/pgcpets4us/posts/pfbid0DAosFuHTtqy5QcLfd3ejybYAF11CyvjVeJqnnkuuVVeTqBmHMpmfr7Qbw8NJhjeSl" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">facebook.com/pgcpets4us/post 10-21-2026 </a>
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Prince George’s 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: PG County Shelter adoption steps, fees, and spay/neuter <a href="https://www.princegeorgescountymd.gov/departments-offices/environment/animal-services/pet-adoption" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">https://www.princegeorgescountymd.gov/departments-offices/environment/animal-services/pet-adoption</a>&nbsp;&nbsp;
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Local Event: Adopt & Foster Urgent Dogs - Saturday (10AM - 4PM; Arrive by 3pm)

Adopt & Foster Urgent Dogs - Saturday (10AM -...

Adopt & Foster Urgent Dogs - Saturday (10AM - 4PM; Arrive by 3pm)

🚨&nbsp;Please help save dogs today by applying to adopt or foster! An ongoing overcrowding crisis at PG&nbsp;County Animal Shelter resulted in a devastating loss of 16 dogs euthanized for space last week! More adoptable dogs were euthanized since then!&nbsp;There&nbsp;was no urgent list notice for transparency to rescue partners and community members! Now, there is a new urgent list to provide them a chance and have time to help save them.
 📢&nbsp;&nbsp;Community members -&nbsp;Adopters and fosters are needed today for 17 dogs on this urgent list!&nbsp;Please go meet and adopt them or apply to foster them.&nbsp;These dogs are at risk of being euthanized on Wednesday only due to space. Scroll to more photos and links to view them. They are over capacity with dogs and need space for more dogs coming in.
🐶&nbsp;Adopters:&nbsp;Please go to the shelter&nbsp;Saturday&nbsp;(10am to 4pm, arrive by 3pm) and&nbsp;Tuesday &nbsp;(11am to 7pm, arrive by 5:30pm). Adopters are able to meet 2 dogs and bring dogs for meet and greets.
***Please consider signing this petition to add adoption hours on Sundays and Mondays and make other changes in hours.***&nbsp; <a href="https://www.change.org/p/open-the-doors-save-more-lives-reform-prince-george-s-county-animal-shelter-hours" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">change.org/p/open-the-doors-save-more-lives-reform-prince-george-s-county-animal-shelter-hours</a>
Note: Adopters of pit bulls: Review the requirements and complete the&nbsp;Pet Parenting Certification (that takes about an hour)&nbsp;before going to adopt&nbsp;Pit Bull Terriers&nbsp;and specific bully-type breeds. Pet Parenting Certification info:&nbsp; <a href="https://www.princegeorgescountymd.gov/departments-offices/environment/animal-services/animal-licensing/pit-bull-permits" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">environment.mypgc.us/pitbulls</a>&nbsp;
🐶 Prospective fosters:&nbsp;Fosters through the shelter and rescues are needed for dogs and cats.&nbsp;Please apply with rescue partners, or contact the shelter to become a foster and save a life.&nbsp;The Friends of PG&nbsp;County Animal Shelter posts about dogs which need fosters through the shelter or otherwise through rescues.&nbsp;Fostering is usually free with a rescue.
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Please review the shelter foster information, apply online and complete Pet Parenting Certification.&nbsp;Contact the shelter with the dog's name and ID. "Interested in Fostering: Email fosterpgcpets@co.pg.md.us "&nbsp;They allow pit bull-type dogs to be fostered in Maryland.&nbsp;<a href="https://www.princegeorgescountymd.gov/departments-offices/environment/animal-services/pet-adoption/foster-information" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Foster Information | Prince George's County</a>&nbsp;
Please see bios, photos, and videos of the dogs and cats at these&nbsp;links, and share posts with friends, family,&nbsp;neighbors, and coworkers. 
Adoption website:&nbsp;<a href="https://24petconnect.com/PGEOADOPT" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">24petconnect.com/PGEOADOPT</a>&nbsp;&nbsp;(dogs, cats &amp; more)
<a href="https://24petconnect.com/PGEOADOPT?at=DOG&amp;sb=days_MaxMin" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">24petconnect.com/PGEOADOPT?at=DOG&amp;sb=days_MaxMin</a>&nbsp;&nbsp;This filter shows&nbsp;dogs with the longest length of stay and on the urgent list.
See Volunteers' posts for 17 dogs on the urgent list:&nbsp; <a href="https://www.facebook.com/people/Friends-of-PG-County-Animal-Shelter/61565594829660/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Friends of PG County Animal Shelter | Upper Marlboro MD | Facebook </a>
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Prince George’s 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:&nbsp;PG County Shelter adoption steps, fees, and&nbsp;spay/neuter <a href="https://www.princegeorgescountymd.gov/departments-offices/environment/animal-services/pet-adoption" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">https://www.princegeorgescountymd.gov/departments-offices/environment/animal-services/pet-adoption</a>&nbsp;&nbsp;
<h2>Animal Services News&nbsp;</h2>
News release February 3, 2026: Prince George's County Allows Legal Ownership and Adoption of Pit Bull–Type Terriers Under New Law <a href="https://www.princegeorgescountymd.gov/departments-offices/news-events/news/prince-georges-county-allows-legal-ownership-and-adoption-pit-bull-type-terriers-under-new-law" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">https://www.princegeorgescountymd.gov/departments-offices/news-events/news/prince-georges-county-allows-legal-ownership-and-adoption-pit-bull-type-terriers-under-new-law</a>
For more information about registration, licensing, training requirements, or to determine eligibility, residents may visit <a href="https://www.princegeorgescountymd.gov/departments-offices/environment/animal-services/animal-licensing/pit-bull-permits" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">environment.mypgc.us/pitbulls</a>.
<a href="https://www.princegeorgescountymd.gov/sites/default/files/media-document/Pit%20Bull%20Fact%20Sheet.pdf" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">New Pit Bull Terrier Bill Fact Sheet</a>
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Local Event: Adopt & Foster Dogs on Urgent List (10AM - 4PM, Arrive by 3PM)

Adopt & Foster Dogs on Urgent List (10AM - 4PM,...

Adopt & Foster Dogs on Urgent List (10AM - 4PM, Arrive by 3PM)

🚨&nbsp;Please help save dogs today by applying to adopt or foster! An ongoing overcrowding crisis at PG&nbsp;County Animal Shelter resulted in a devastating loss of 16 dogs euthanized for space two weeks ago today! More adoptable dogs were euthanized since then!&nbsp;There&nbsp;was no urgent list notice for transparency to rescue partners and community members! Now, there is a new urgent list to provide them a chance and have time to help save them.
📢&nbsp;&nbsp;Community members -&nbsp;Adopters and fosters are needed today for 17 dogs on this urgent list!&nbsp;Please go meet and adopt them or apply to foster them.&nbsp;These dogs are at risk of being euthanized on Wednesday only due to space. Scroll to more photos and links to view them. They are over capacity with dogs and need space for more dogs coming in.Update:&nbsp;As of 10/22 am, 16 dogs need adopters and fosters. Pedro has placement. Check for updates at the Facebook link.
🐶&nbsp;Adopters:&nbsp;Please go to the shelter today&nbsp;(11am to 7pm, arrive by 5:30pm or no later than 6pm).&nbsp;Adopters are able to meet 2 dogs and bring dogs for meet and greets.
***Please consider signing this petition to add adoption hours on Sundays and Mondays and make other changes in hours.***&nbsp; <a href="https://www.change.org/p/open-the-doors-save-more-lives-reform-prince-george-s-county-animal-shelter-hours" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">change.org/p/open-the-doors-save-more-lives-reform-prince-george-s-county-animal-shelter-hours</a>
Note: Adopters of pit bulls: Review the requirements and complete the Pet Parenting Certification (that takes about an hour) before going to adopt Pit Bull Terriers and specific bully-type breeds. Pet Parenting Certification info:&nbsp;&nbsp;<a href="https://www.princegeorgescountymd.gov/departments-offices/environment/animal-services/animal-licensing/pit-bull-permits" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">environment.mypgc.us/pitbulls</a>&nbsp;
🐶 Prospective fosters: Fosters through the shelter and rescues are needed for dogs. Please apply with rescue partners, or contact the shelter&nbsp;to be a foster and save a life. The Friends of PG County Animal Shelter posts about dogs which need fosters through the shelter or otherwise through rescues. Fostering is usually free with a rescue.
Please review the shelter foster information, apply online and complete Pet Parenting Certification. Contact the shelter with the dog's name and ID. "Interested in Fostering: Email fosterpgcpets@co.pg.md.us " They allow pit bull-type dogs to be fostered in Maryland. <a href="https://www.princegeorgescountymd.gov/departments-offices/environment/animal-services/pet-adoption/foster-information" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Foster Information | Prince George's County</a>&nbsp;
Please see bios, photos, and videos of the dogs and cats at these links, and share posts with friends, family, neighbors, and coworkers. 
Adoption website:&nbsp;<a href="https://24petconnect.com/PGEOADOPT" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">24petconnect.com/PGEOADOPT</a>&nbsp;&nbsp;(dogs, cats &amp; more)<a href="https://24petconnect.com/PGEOADOPT?at=DOG&amp;sb=days_MaxMin" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener"> </a>
<a href="https://24petconnect.com/PGEOADOPT?at=DOG&amp;sb=days_MaxMin" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">24petconnect.com/PGEOADOPT?at=DOG&amp;sb=days_MaxMin</a>&nbsp;&nbsp;This filter shows&nbsp;dogs with the longest length of stay and on the urgent list.
See Volunteers' posts for 17 dogs on the urgent list:&nbsp; <a href="https://www.facebook.com/people/Friends-of-PG-County-Animal-Shelter/61565594829660/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Friends of PG County Animal Shelter | Upper Marlboro MD | Facebook </a>
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Shelter Urgent list post:&nbsp;&nbsp;<a href="https://www.facebook.com/pgcpets4us/posts/pfbid0DAosFuHTtqy5QcLfd3ejybYAF11CyvjVeJqnnkuuVVeTqBmHMpmfr7Qbw8NJhjeSl" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">facebook.com/pgcpets4us/post 10-21-2026 </a>
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Prince George’s 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: PG County Shelter adoption steps, fees, and spay/neuter <a href="https://www.princegeorgescountymd.gov/departments-offices/environment/animal-services/pet-adoption" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">https://www.princegeorgescountymd.gov/departments-offices/environment/animal-services/pet-adoption</a>&nbsp;&nbsp;
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Local Event: Adopt & Foster Urgent Dogs - Final Day - Tuesday  (11am - 7pm, arrive by 5:30pm)

Adopt & Foster Urgent Dogs - Final Day -...

Adopt & Foster Urgent Dogs - Final Day - Tuesday  (11am - 7pm, arrive by 5:30pm)

🚨&nbsp;Please help save dogs today by applying to adopt or foster! An ongoing overcrowding crisis at PG&nbsp;County Animal Shelter resulted in a devastating loss of 16 dogs euthanized for space two weeks ago today! More adoptable dogs were euthanized since then!&nbsp;There&nbsp;was no urgent list notice for transparency to rescue partners and community members! Now, there is a new urgent list to provide the dogs a chance and have time to help save them.
📢&nbsp;&nbsp;Community members -&nbsp;Adopters and fosters are needed today for 17 dogs on this urgent list!&nbsp;Please go meet and adopt them or apply to foster them.&nbsp;These dogs are at risk of being euthanized on Wednesday only due to space. Scroll to more photos and links to view them. They are over capacity with dogs and need space for more dogs coming in.Update:&nbsp;As of 10/22 am, 16 dogs need adopters and fosters. Pedro has placement. Check for updates at the Facebook link.
🐶&nbsp;Adopters:&nbsp;Please go to the shelter today&nbsp;(11am to 7pm, arrive by 5:30pm or no later than 6pm). Adopters are able to meet 2 dogs and bring dogs for meet and greets.
***Please consider signing this petition to add adoption hours on Sundays and Mondays and make other changes in hours.***&nbsp; <a href="https://www.change.org/p/open-the-doors-save-more-lives-reform-prince-george-s-county-animal-shelter-hours" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">change.org/p/open-the-doors-save-more-lives-reform-prince-george-s-county-animal-shelter-hours</a>
Note: Adopters of pit bulls: Review the requirements and complete the&nbsp;Pet Parenting Certification (that takes about an hour)&nbsp;before going to adopt&nbsp;Pit Bull Terriers&nbsp;and specific bully-type breeds. Pet Parenting Certification info:&nbsp; <a href="https://www.princegeorgescountymd.gov/departments-offices/environment/animal-services/animal-licensing/pit-bull-permits" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">environment.mypgc.us/pitbulls</a>&nbsp;
🐶 Prospective fosters:&nbsp;Fosters through the shelter and rescues are needed for dogs and cats.&nbsp;Please apply with rescue partners, or contact the shelter to become a foster and save a life.&nbsp;The Friends of PG&nbsp;County Animal Shelter posts about dogs which need fosters through the shelter or otherwise through rescues.&nbsp;Fostering is usually free with a rescue.
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Please review the shelter foster information, apply online and complete Pet Parenting Certification.&nbsp;Contact the shelter with the dog's name and ID. "Interested in Fostering: Email fosterpgcpets@co.pg.md.us "&nbsp;They allow pit bull-type dogs to be fostered in Maryland.&nbsp;<a href="https://www.princegeorgescountymd.gov/departments-offices/environment/animal-services/pet-adoption/foster-information" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Foster Information | Prince George's County</a>&nbsp;
Please see bios, photos, and videos of the dogs and cats at these&nbsp;links, and share posts with friends, family,&nbsp;neighbors, and coworkers. 
Adoption website:&nbsp;<a href="https://24petconnect.com/PGEOADOPT" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">24petconnect.com/PGEOADOPT</a>&nbsp;&nbsp;(dogs, cats &amp; more)
<a href="https://24petconnect.com/PGEOADOPT?at=DOG&amp;sb=days_MaxMin" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">24petconnect.com/PGEOADOPT?at=DOG&amp;sb=days_MaxMin</a>&nbsp;&nbsp;This filter shows&nbsp;dogs with the longest length of stay and on the urgent list.
See Volunteers' posts for 17 dogs on the urgent list:&nbsp; <a href="https://www.facebook.com/people/Friends-of-PG-County-Animal-Shelter/61565594829660/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Friends of PG County Animal Shelter | Upper Marlboro MD | Facebook </a>
Full Urgent List:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?vanity=61565594829660&amp;set=a.122249434730519827&amp;__cft__[0]=AZgMLtRtepWYlM_ExIFNixz0mcN1YkceFHxHmZT2TlVvH0Er2K2aAmB1XacryT4yWfuMtFZdiUASxopLOnBBZh7IUXluUl-Ay17VqCV2nI1AkooWZ1N0w588PfGujAyA5dEgMwV1n4goiiBzq70hmHTl9lEP-t8CmR0GPx5D6k7XeF92LCsuRWlRzW3m7SE&amp;__tn__=-UK-R" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">facebook.com/share/19g1WKNAGN/</a>
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See Pet Unity Project post: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/petunityproject/p/DexG9cnGS3H/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">instagram.com/petunityproject/p/DexG9cnGS3H/</a>
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<a href="https://www.princegeorgescountymd.gov/departments-offices/environment/animal-services/pet-care-education/spaying-neutering" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener"></a>Follow Shelter&nbsp;posts&nbsp;&nbsp;<a href="https://www.facebook.com/pgcpets4us/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">facebook.com/pgcpets4us/ </a>
Shelter Urgent list post:&nbsp;&nbsp;<a href="https://www.facebook.com/pgcpets4us/posts/pfbid0DAosFuHTtqy5QcLfd3ejybYAF11CyvjVeJqnnkuuVVeTqBmHMpmfr7Qbw8NJhjeSl" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">facebook.com/pgcpets4us/post 10-21-2026 </a>
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Prince George’s 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:&nbsp;PG County Shelter adoption steps, fees, and&nbsp;spay/neuter <a href="https://www.princegeorgescountymd.gov/departments-offices/environment/animal-services/pet-adoption" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">https://www.princegeorgescountymd.gov/departments-offices/environment/animal-services/pet-adoption</a>&nbsp;&nbsp;
<h2>Animal Services News&nbsp;</h2>
News release February 3, 2026: Prince George's County Allows Legal Ownership and Adoption of Pit Bull–Type Terriers Under New Law <a href="https://www.princegeorgescountymd.gov/departments-offices/news-events/news/prince-georges-county-allows-legal-ownership-and-adoption-pit-bull-type-terriers-under-new-law" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">https://www.princegeorgescountymd.gov/departments-offices/news-events/news/prince-georges-county-allows-legal-ownership-and-adoption-pit-bull-type-terriers-under-new-law</a>
For more information about registration, licensing, training requirements, or to determine eligibility, residents may visit <a href="https://www.princegeorgescountymd.gov/departments-offices/environment/animal-services/animal-licensing/pit-bull-permits" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">environment.mypgc.us/pitbulls</a>.
<a href="https://www.princegeorgescountymd.gov/sites/default/files/media-document/Pit%20Bull%20Fact%20Sheet.pdf" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">New Pit Bull Terrier Bill Fact Sheet</a>
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