Adopt & Foster 22 URGENT Dogs by 6PM DEADLINE (11AM - 7PM, Arrive by 5:30PM)

📢  Community members - Adopters and fosters are needed for 22 dogs on the urgent list by the 6pm deadline today, September 8th! Please go meet and adopt them today. These dogs are at risk for euthanasia. Please scroll to more photos and links. The shelter is at full capacity with dogs and needs space for more dogs coming in daily.

Update: As of 9/7 PM, 22 dogs still need homes Tuesday. These three youngest dogs are being rescued: Ernie, Millie, and Monae. Green checks will be added for them when they're confirmed safe. Check for updates at the Facebook link.

🐶 Adopters*: Please go to the shelter today between 11am and 7pm, and 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.*** 
change.org/p/open-the-doors-save-more-lives-reform-prince-george-s-county-animal-shelter-hours

🐶 Prospective fosters**: Fosters through the shelter and rescues are needed for dogs. Please apply with rescue partners, or contact the shelter if already approved, to become 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 see bios, photos, and videos of the dogs at these links, and share posts with friends, family, neighbors, and coworkers.

Adoption website:
24petconnect.com/PGEOADOPT?at=DOG&sb=days_MaxMin This filter shows dogs that are labeled URGENT after their long length of stay.

See Volunteers' posts for 30 dogs on the urgent list:  
Friends of PG County Animal Shelter | Upper Marlboro MD | Facebook

Full urgent list: facebook.com/media/set?vanity=61565594829660&set=a.122239651298519827

Pet Unity Project post: instagram.com/petunityproject/p/Dcy_LW8Fsud/

Shelter post - Dogs on Urgent List 9/2:  facebook.com/pgcpets4us/ 

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 https://www.princegeorgescountymd.gov/departments-offices/environment/animal-services/pet-adoption  

*Note 1: Adopters of pit bulls may complete the Pet Parenting Certification online before going to adopt Pit Bull Terriers and specific bully-type breeds.
Pet Parenting Certification info:  environment.mypgc.us/pitbulls 

**Note 2: Fosters - 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 " 
Foster Information | Prince George's County 

For PG County Residents:

Animal Services News 

News release February 3, 2026: Prince George's County Allows Legal Ownership and Adoption of Pit Bull–Type Terriers Under New Law https://www.princegeorgescountymd.gov/departments-offices/news-events/news/prince-georges-county-allows-legal-ownership-and-adoption-pit-bull-type-terriers-under-new-law

For more information about registration, licensing, training requirements, or to determine eligibility, residents may visit environment.mypgc.us/pitbulls.

New Pit Bull Terrier Bill Fact Sheet

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