animal shelter opens

March 5, 2014 | Sonya Burke

photo ribbon cutting at animal shelter

Animal Shelter Grand Opening (Video)

It’s been a big week for animal lovers in Montgomery County: the county’s new animal shelter is now open for business. The spacious state-of-the-art facility replaces the cramped shelter on Rothgeb Drive in Rockville and it’s operated by the Animal Services Division of the Montgomery County Police Department. MyMCMedia’s Sonya Burke reports. You can visit […]

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March 5, 2014 | Sonya Burke

photo Wayne Pacelle

Wayne Pacelle: ‘The Animals Need Us’ (Video)

Wayne Pacelle, the president and CEO of the Humane Society of the United States, attended the ribbon-cutting and opening ceremony for the county’s new animal shelter on March 1 in Derwood.  “This is really one of the finest buildings you will see for animal welfare in the country,” said Pacelle. Take a look at this […]

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March 5, 2014 | Sonya Burke

photo Phil Andrews at Animal Shelter opening

Phil Andrews: ‘A Wonderful Facility’ (Video)

In this MyMCMedia extra, Montgomery County Councilmember Phil Andrews, who chairs the Public Safety Committee, makes some remarks at the ribbon-cutting and opening ceremony for the county’s new animal shelter in Derwood. “Montgomery County loves animals,” Andrews said. Take a look: The new Montgomery County Animal Services and Adoption Center is located at 7315 Muncaster […]

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March 2, 2014 | Sonya Burke

Animal Shelter Opens March 2 (Photos)

The Montgomery County Animal Services and Adoption Center (MCASAC) opens for business and adoption on March 2 from noon – 5 p.m. at 7315 Muncaster Mill Road in Derwood. Montgomery County leaders celebrated the completion of the state-of-the-art facility on March 1 with two ribbon-cutting ceremonies and tours of the new building. “I hope that […]

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