Montgomery Community Media

Montgomery Parks is looking for feedback from the community to help them determine the next dog park location. The feedback will be used in their Dog Parks Site Suitability (DPSS) Study. This study will not only be used “as a reference tool” for future dog parks but, according to Montgomery Parks, it “may also help identify […]

As we enter the fourth week of the federal government shutdown, more organizations and small businesses in Montgomery County are lending a hand to furloughed workers. We’ve seen pet stores distribute dog food, restaurants offer free lunches, MCPS host a job fair — now one small business is helping furloughed “pet parents” who have dogs that need […]

Montgomery County has activated its Extreme Cold Plan for a Hypothermia Alert through Tuesday at 2 p.m. These plans are activated when the wind chill drops below 32 degrees. Remember in addition to taking care of the elderly, homeless individuals, and children, that we should be cognizant of animals left in the cold. Animal neglect […]

Adoption fees have been waived at the Montgomery County Animal Services and Adoption Center. The no-cost adoptions continue until Sunday, Feb. 25, as part of a sponsored partnership with Friends of Montgomery County Animals. Staff and volunteers are eager to get the 100 available animals adopted to make room for new pets seeking their forever […]

A bill offered by Montgomery County Councilmember Sidney Katz would create canine freedom at dog parks established by county municipalities. Katz introduced the bill at the council’s meeting June 20. Dogs now can be off-leash (technically “at large”) in dog parks in Montgomery County established and overseen by the Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission […]

Meet Zigfield, our Pet of the Week. The shelter staff thinks he’s about ten-years-old, and if you are looking for a walking companion this Chihuahua and Pomeranian mix may be the dog for you. Find out more in this video report, below: You can find out more about the animals up for adoption at the […]

A Rockville man faces several charges after assaulting a woman and his dog, police said Wednesday. The man, 57, of the unit block of Alsace Lane, apparently struck the woman late Feb. 14 or the early morning of Feb. 15, acting police Chief Bob Rappoport said. When the woman went to the doctor’s office to […]

Meet Sarah, a ten-year-old stray, who is looking for a good home. Find out more in this report, below: You can find out more about the animals up for adoption at the Montgomery County Animal Services and Adoption Center, here.

On County Report This Week, Kathi Stanhope introduces us to Sebastiano, a three-year-old dog who is looking for a good home. For more information, call 240.773.5900 or visit Montgomery County Animal Services and Adoption Center. Visit our PEG partner County Cable Montgomery to view more of its local programming.

On County Report This Week, Kathi Stanhope introduces us to Karma, a ten-year-old dog who is looking for a good home. For more information, call 240.773.5900 or visit Montgomery County Animal Services and Adoption Center. Visit our PEG partner County Cable Montgomery to view more of its local programming.