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📢&nbsp;&nbsp;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 to the full urgent list that has new photos and videos for these dogs.&nbsp;Spread the word to friends, family, coworkers, and neighbors to help find homes for them.&nbsp;The shelter is at full capacity with dogs and needs space for more dogs coming in daily.
Update:&nbsp;As of 9/7 PM, 22 dogs still need homes Tuesday.&nbsp;Please check for updates at the Facebook link throughout the day.
🐶&nbsp;Adopters*:&nbsp;Please go to the shelter today&nbsp;between&nbsp;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.***&nbsp; <a href="https://www.change.org/p/open-the-doors-save-more-lives-reform-prince-george-s-county-animal-shelter-hours" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">change.org/p/open-the-doors-save-more-lives-reform-prince-george-s-county-animal-shelter-hours</a>
🐶 Prospective fosters**:&nbsp;Fosters through the shelter and rescues are needed for dogs.&nbsp;Please apply with rescue partners, or contact the shelter if already approved, 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.
<a href="https://www.facebook.com/people/Friends-of-PG-County-Animal-Shelter/61565594829660/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener"></a>
Please see bios, photos, and videos of the dogs at these&nbsp;links, and share posts with friends, family,&nbsp;neighbors, and coworkers. 
Adoption website:<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;This filter shows&nbsp;dogs that are labeled URGENT after their long length of stay.
See Volunteers' posts for 30 dogs on the urgent list:&nbsp;&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: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/media/set?vanity=61565594829660&amp;set=a.122239651298519827" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">facebook.com/media/set?vanity=61565594829660&amp;set=a.122239651298519827</a>
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Pet Unity Project post:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.instagram.com/petunityproject/p/Dcy_LW8Fsud/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">instagram.com/petunityproject/p/Dcy_LW8Fsud/</a><a href="https://www.instagram.com/petunityproject/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener"></a><a href="https://www.instagram.com/petunityproject/p/Dbqt_ahFbWi/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener"></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>Shelter&nbsp;post - Dogs on Urgent List 9/2:&nbsp;&nbsp;<a href="https://www.facebook.com/pgcpets4us/posts/pfbid0ctcMz4VmmEWvTc9y2F7okeZvT8UhWBUxzZmwE84Arx6c7vEj7s6iYnLGdNytNwUYl" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">facebook.com/pgcpets4us/</a>&nbsp;
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<a href="https://www.wusa9.com/article/life/pets/shelter-surge-why-emergency-pet-adoption-lists-becoming-more-common/65-5152f263-2299-46fb-98e6-88473d148427" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener"></a>
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; *Note 1: Adopters of pit bulls may complete the&nbsp;Pet Parenting Certification online 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; **Note 2: Fosters - 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;<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; For PG&nbsp;County&nbsp;Residents:
<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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