Adopt and Foster Dogs on the Urgent List (Arrive by 5:30PM)

📢 Community members - Adopters and fosters are needed for 15 dogs on the urgent list by Tuesday, 5/5.  Please go meet and adopt dogs today. They are at full capacity with dogs and need space for more dogs coming in. Please meet and adopt them during adoption hours on Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Tuesday. Important: See the Animal Services News (below.)

As of 4/30 PM: Up to 15 dogs need adopters and fosters! Dakota may have placement. 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.

New Tip: Adopters of pit bulls and pit bull mixes: Review the new requirements and complete the Pet Parenting Certification (that takes about an hour) before going to adopt Pit Bull Terriers and specific bully-type breeds. Take a screen shot of your score. 
Pet Parenting Certification info:  environment.mypgc.us/pitbulls 

🐶 Prospective fosters: Fosters through the shelter and rescues are needed for these dogs. Please apply with rescue partners, or with the shelter, to become a foster and save a life. Fostering is usually free with a rescue. See the Friends' posts seeking fosters and rescues for dogs.   

Friends of PG County Animal Shelter | Upper Marlboro MD | Facebook

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. Foster Information | Prince George's County 

Please see bios, photos, and videos of the urgent dogs at these links, and share posts with friends, family, neighbors, and coworkers.

Adoption website: 24petconnect.com/PGEOADOPT?at=DOG&sb=days_MaxMin (Tip to search by ID: Click on any dog and edit the dog's ID number in the link, then go to that page.)

View and share the Friends' posts & album for all 16 urgent dogs:  facebook.com/people/Friends-of-PG-County-Animal-Shelter/61565594829660/ 

Full Urgent List: facebook.com/share/175LEcyior/ 

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

Shelter post - 1 of 2: facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=1005948072112297
📢 "Attention everyone! We are sharing the Length of Stay - Urgent list today." 

"We want to be transparent that our shelter is currently at full capacity, and we are reaching out for help from the community to find placement for these dogs by the close of business on Tuesday, May 5th. We are looking for adopters, fosters, or assistance from our rescue partners.

Unfortunately, if these dogs do not leave by May 5th, they are at risk of euthanasia. Your support can make a difference."

Shelter post - 2 of 2: facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=1005948072112297
"Attention everyone! We are sharing the Length of Stay - Urgent list playgroup videos. ..."

Prince George’s County Animal Shelter, 3750 Brown Station Road, Upper Marlboro, MD 20772

Call 301-780 -7200 (select 1, 4 - adopt, then 3 - info) 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.)

Animal Services News 

News release: 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.

Links: PG County Shelter adoption steps, fees, and spay/neuter https://www.princegeorgescountymd.gov/departments-offices/environment/animal-services/pet-adoption  

Shelter posts:  facebook.com/pgcpets4us/ 

Prince George's County Animal Shelter post: 2/12/26 7pm:  

#DYK Pit bull–type terriers can now be legally owned, fostered, and adopted in Prince George’s County under a new pilot program, CB-97-2025, enacted February 2, 2026.   

Learn more and read the full fact sheet here: environment.mypgc.us/pitbulls

Thinking about adopting? Interested adopters are strongly encouraged to complete the Pet Parenting Certification before visiting the shelter. The module takes about an hour and helps set everyone up for success. (located on website)"

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