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January 15, 2016 | Staff Writer

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County Report This Week (VIDEO)

MyMCMedia’s Sonya Burke hosts the latest episode of County Report This Week, which includes reports about the County Council’s review of the Montgomery Village Master Plan, open enrollment for healthcare, the upcoming Women’s Legislative Briefing, and a recap of a legislative briefing in Silver Spring, a local nonprofit’s plans to relocate from Brookeville to Boyds […]

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January 12, 2016 | Sonya Burke

MoCo Animal Shelter Puts Several Confiscated Dogs Up for Adoption, MCPAW Asks for Donations (VIDEO)

On New Year’s Day, officers with Montgomery County’s Animal Services Division seized 66 dogs from a Rockville area home. This week, some of those dogs were put up for adoption at the Montgomery County Animal Services and Adoption Center (MCASAC). MyMCMedia’s Sonya Burke reports. Sadly, officials said three of the 66 dogs had to be […]

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August 18, 2015 | Cindy Peña

Emotional Letter from Dying Cat Owner Has Happy Ending (VIDEO & PHOTO)

Susie, a shy, five year-old orange tabby, was taken to the Montgomery County Animal Services and Adoption Center by a man whose mother had passed away. Before the woman died, she wrote a letter to Susie’s future adopter telling them about Susie’s personality and how much Susie was loved and cared for. The heartbreaking story about Susie […]

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August 15, 2015 | Cindy Peña

Free Pet Adoption as “Clear the Shelters” Comes this Saturday (VIDEO)

The Montgomery County Animal Services and Adoption Center is hosting a #ClearTheShelters event this Saturday, August 15th.  Several hundred dogs, cats, birds, ferrets and other domesticated animals will be up for adoption and all adoption fees will be waived.   Click here for more information on what you need to bring with you to adopt a new […]

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July 10, 2015 | Staff Writer

Meet Sussy the Ferret (VIDEO)

Kathi Stanhope introduces us to a ferret at the Montgomery County Animal Services and Adoption Center. Find out more in this Pet of the Week report: For more information, call 240.773.5900 or visit the Montgomery County Animal Services and Adoption Center website.

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July 4, 2015 | Sonya Burke

It’s Kitten Season (VIDEO)

It’s kitten season at the Montgomery County Animal Services and Adoption Center. Find out more in this Pet of the Week report: For more information, call 240.773.5900 or visit the Montgomery County Animal Services and Adoption Center website.

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June 7, 2015 | Sonya Burke

Five Things to Know Today, June 7th, in Montgomery County

Here is your daily rundown of the five things to know today, June 7th, in Montgomery County: 1. Pedestrian Safety: The Girl Scouts are teaming up with the Gaithersburg Police Department today along Route 355 near St. Martin of Tours Catholic Church to educate passersby about the importance of using the crosswalk to cross the […]

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May 17, 2015 | Staff Writer

Meet Our Rabbits (VIDEO)

Kathi Stanhope introduces us to six rabbits who need good homes. Take a look. For more information, call 240.773.5900 or visit Montgomery County Animal Services and Adoption Center.

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May 8, 2015 | Sonya Burke

Plan a Visit to the Animal Shelter During Outdoor Play Time (VIDEO)

On the latest episode of County Report This Week, Kathi Stanhope tells us the best time to visit the Montgomery County Animal Services and Adoption Center. For more information, call 240.773.5900 or visit Montgomery County Animal Services and Adoption Center.

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May 5, 2015 | Sonya Burke

Rabies Vaccination Clinics at the Animal Shelter

Every year, County officials say an average of 40 animals are confirmed by laboratory analysis to be rabid in Montgomery County. Although most of these are wild animals, such as raccoons, foxes, and bats there have been several rabid cats in Montgomery County within the last five years. Officials say rabies is 100-percent preventable and […]

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