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Gaithersburg council approved a compromise ordinance Tuesday night that prohibits the exhibition of exotic animals while not changing rules related to domestic animals, thereby allowing the annual Montgomery County Agricultural Fair to proceed as usual. The ordinance was approved by a vote of three to two, with Council Vice President Laurie-Anne Sales and Councilman Michael […]

In this MyMCMedia Extra video, Gaithersburg Animal Control Director Lisa Holland says it’s important to have window screens and to keep your windows and doors shut at dusk when area bats are often feeding. Take a look: According to Holland, service calls for bats in local residences is not unusual. She said her department has […]

In this MyMCMedia Extra video, Gaithersburg Animal Control Director Lisa Holland demonstrates the equipment her staff uses to catch a bat. According to Holland, bat calls for service are not unusual. She says her office has responded to 37 such calls so far this year. Related:

Effective today (July 1), Gaithersburg residents should contact the Montgomery County Emergency Communication Center (MCECC) at 301.279.8000 to report after hours/emergency animal service calls. MCECC will then notify and dispatch a Gaithersburg Animal Control Officer for response. Gaithersburg residents should contact the Gaithersburg Animal Control Office directly at 301.258.6343 for non-emergency animal service calls and […]