Upper Marlboro|Local Event
Save a Dog Today: Adopt and Foster Urgent Dogs (11am - 7pm, Arrive by 6pm)
Event Details
📢 Community members - Adopters and fosters are needed for 13 dogs on the urgent list by today, 6/9, to save their lives. The adoption fee is free/sponsored for a few dogs on this list. They are at full capacity with dogs and need space for more dogs coming in. Please meet and adopt them during adoption hours on Tuesday. See info and photos below and at the links.
As of 6/8 PM: Up to 13 dogs need adopters and fosters! Check for updates at the Facebook link.
+ The adoption fee is free (sponsored) for Maya and Walter, and it's free for Toby (based on weighing over 80 pounds.)
The 13 dogs are: Chaos, Eraser*, Esquire, Magnolia*, +Maya, Ozzy, Pattie*, Paul*, Riri, Seven, +Toby, Tyson, +Walter* (*named at shelter)
🐶 Adopters: Please go to the shelter today (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
Note: Adopters of pit bulls: 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.
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 if living in Maryland, to become a foster and save a life. Fostering is usually free with a rescue. See the Friends' posts for dogs which may be able to be fostered through the shelter. or otherwise through rescues.
Friends of PG County Animal Shelter | Upper Marlboro MD | Facebook
Please review the shelter foster information, apply online and complete Pet Parenting Certification. 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
View and share the Friends' posts & album for all 19 urgent dogs: facebook.com/people/Friends-of-PG-County-Animal-Shelter/61565594829660/
Full Urgent List: facebook.com/share/18fbgfMqWF/
Pet Unity Project post: instagram.com/petunityproject/p/DZIzG03kp4q/
Shelter post - 1 of 2: 6/3 5:57pm facebook.com/pgcpets4us/ post
📢 "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, June 9th. We are looking for adopters, fosters, or assistance from our rescue partners.
Unfortunately, if these dogs do not leave by June 9th, they are at risk of euthanasia. Your support can make a difference."
Shelter post - 2 of 2: 6/3 6:09pm facebook.com/reel/1350628023628710/ 📢 "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 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
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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