Montgomery Community Media

The Department of Recreation’s annual Pooch Pool Party takes place from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday at the Wheaton Glenmont Pool, 12621 Dalewood Drive. The cost is $10. Pre-registration is required. You must also show written proof of your dog’s current rabies vaccination. You can find more information about this canine event […]

Kathi Stanhope introduces us to Rugby, a 3-year-old bull-terrier mix who is looking for a good home. For more information, call 240.773.5900 or visit Montgomery County Animal Services and Adoption Center.

Kathi Stanhope introduces us to Mali, a 2-year-old short hair female cat who is looking for a loving home. For more information, call 240.773.5900 or visit Montgomery County Animal Services and Adoption Center.

Kathi Stanhope introduces us to Leo, a 10-month-old poodle mix who is looking for a loving home. For more information, call 240.773.5900 or visit Montgomery County Animal Services and Adoption Center.

LaVerne Havelka, a longtime Montgomery County resident, became involved in dog training with her three dogs, Hermes, Cooper, and Sadie, after her retirement as Buyer for the University of Maryland.  In this Field Producer class project by Carol Havelka, LaVerne discusses her journey and experiences pursuing dog training and showing with her first dog, a Pomeranian […]

The Montgomery County Animal Services and Adoption Center (MCASAC) has reopened all feline adoption areas to the public, including the kitten adoption area, following a closure of the areas on Aug. 5 – Aug 10. Katherine Zenzano, MCASAC’s community outreach coordinator, said the closure was a precautionary measure after a kitten adopted from the shelter […]

Montgomery County introduced pet online licensing on Aug. 3. The service hopes to increase pet owner’s compliance with Montgomery County law that requires a license to all dogs and cats that are four months or older. “The safety of all of our residents is a priority, and that includes their pets. The law requiring pet […]

The City of Gaithersburg have new park regulations starting August 3.  Smoking (including e-cigarettes) is now prohibited within a 25 foot radius of playgrounds.  Additionally, the Dog Exercise Area at Green Park will only be available to city residents with licensed dogs.  Fines for violating new regulations are $100. The Gaithersburg Mayor and City Council adopted new regulations affecting […]

In Montgomery County, all dogs and cats four months of age or older must have a current rabies vaccination and a pet license. If your pet gets lost, a license tag on your pet’s collar is the fastest way to find you when your pet is found. Lucille Baur from the Montgomery County Police Department […]

For the second time this month, Gaithersburg animal control officers were called to a residence for the report of a bat inside the home that later tested positive for the rabies virus. The latest incident happened on July 21st at 3:30 p.m. at an occupied condominium in the 800 block of Quince Orchard Boulevard. Animal […]