Adopt and Foster Pets to Clear the Shelter - Adopt Dogs on Urgent List (10AM - 4PM, Arrive by 3PM)

📢 Community members - Help clear the shelter by adopting a pet for free* today. The adoption fees are waived* for Clear the Shelters and Maryland 3000. Adopters and fosters are needed for 8 dogs on urgent list (see below) by Tuesday, 8/4.  Please go meet and adopt them today. They are at full capacity with dogs during construction and need space for more dogs coming in.  

As of 8/1 AM: Up to 8 dogs on the urgent list need adopters and fosters! Check for updates at the Facebook link. Read about PG County Animal Shelter's News about their participation in Clear the Shelters/Maryland 3000 and watch NBC4's story. 

*In PG County ASD news (above): "Throughout August, adoption fees at ASFAC will be waived for eligible animals, making it easier than ever for families to adopt a new companion. While adoption fees are waived, all standard adoption procedures, counseling, and licensing requirements will remain in place to ensure every pet is matched with the right family."

🐶 Adopters:  Please go to the shelter Saturday (10am to 4pm, arrive by 3pm.) Adopters are able to meet 2 dogs and bring dogs for meet and greets.

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:  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 on Thursday, 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 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  

Dogs on urgent list:
- Diamond (A571608) – 2Y, F, gray & white American Pit Bull Terrier, 45 lbs
- King (A571631) – 4Y, M neutered, black & white Pit Bull Terrier, 58 lbs
- Lucario* (A571516) – 4Y, M, gray & white Staffordshire Bull Terrier, 36 lbs
- Luna (A570864) – 2Y, F, tan & white Pit Bull Terrier, 37 lbs
- Niobe* (A571446) – 3Y, F, white Pit Bull Terrier, 57 lbs
- Prescott* (A571615) – 4Y, M, white and gray Alaskan Husky, 46 lbs
- Tony* (A571626) – 1Y, M, brown and white Pit Bull Terrier mix, 47 lbs
Rescue Only: (Apply to foster Hiliary through a rescue.)
- Hiliary (A571458) – 3Y, F, gold & white Alaskan Husky and German Shepherd Dog, 64 lbs

View and share the Friends' posts & album for all 13 urgent dogs:  

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

Full Urgent List: facebook.com/media/set/?vanity=61565594829660&set=a.122234542910519827

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

Shelter posts:  facebook.com/pgcpets4us/ 

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 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  

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