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June 29, 2021 | Deirdre Byrne

County Animal Services Waives Fees for Cat Adoptions Throughout July

July may be the purrrfect time to adopt a feline friend in Montgomery County. Montgomery County Animal Services and Adoption Center (MCASAC) in Derwood is waiving the fees for all its cats and kittens from July 1 through July 31. The initiative is part of MCASAC’s “Feline Freedom” campaign and is sponsored by the nonprofit […]

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July 7, 2020 | Aiesha Solomon

MCPD Offering Food Donation Drop-off With Extended Hours Tuesday

Montgomery County Police Department will be accepting food donations for people and pets Tuesday, July 7 from 1 to 7 p.m. County residents can drop-off their donations at Montgomery Blair High School, which is located 51 University Boulevard in East Silver Spring. Time has been extended for people to drop off their goods. Instead of […]

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June 25, 2020 | Aiesha Solomon

Montgomery County Department of Police Accepting Food Donations Thursday

Food donations for people and pets will be accepted Thursday from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. County residents can drop-off their donations at Ronald McNair Elementary at 13881 Hopkins Road in Germantown. The event is organized by Montgomery County Police Department (MCPD) and two non-profits. Attendees can drive their cars up to the tent near […]

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May 3, 2019 | Staff Writer

Montgomery County Waives Animal Adoption Fees to Celebrate National Pet Week

Adoption fees are waived at the Montgomery County Animal Services and Adoption Center to celebrate National Pet Week. The no-cost adoptions are available from Saturday, May 4 through Saturday, May 11, and is sponsored by Montgomery County Partners for Animal Well-being (MCPAW). All species of animals at the adoption center qualify: cats, dogs, livestock and […]

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June 7, 2018 | Michelle Queen

Five Things to Know for June 7 in Montgomery County

The Washington Capitals are one win from claiming their first Stanley Cup in franchise history, Let’s Go Caps! Here are five more things to know for Thursday, June 7, in Montgomery County: 1. Planning Board meets: The Planning Board will hold the second work session for the Veirs Mill Corridor Master Plan today. Find the meeting agenda, here. […]

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January 28, 2016 | Staff Writer

Rockville Woman Charged with 66 Misdemeanor Counts of Animal Cruelty

A Rockville woman has been charged with 66 misdemeanor counts of animal cruelty, according to officers with the Montgomery County Animal Services Division. Investigators said 47-year-old Katherine Ting Tiong was charged on Jan. 27th in the case of 66 dogs that were seized from her Glen Mill Road home on Jan. 1st. Each charge of […]

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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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June 19, 2015 | Krista Brick

Cats with Purple Tags Adopt for Free at Animal Services Center (VIDEO)

In this week’s Pet of the Week segment, Kathi Stanhope has a tip for those of you who may be looking for a cat. She says the purple tags indicate MCPAW will pay your adoption fees for senior cats. For more information, call 240.773.5900 or visit Montgomery County Animal Services and Adoption Center.

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December 25, 2014 | Krista Brick

Spay It Forward Campaign Helps Owners Spay and Neuter Their Animals (VIDEO)

Montgomery County pet owners can get spay and neuter services through a new campaign called Spay it Forward. Sonya Burke has the report.

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December 15, 2014 | Krista Brick

Spay it Forward Campaign Helps Pet Owners Spay/Neuter Animals (VIDEO)

Pet owners in Montgomery County will no longer have an excuse not to spay or neuter their pets thanks to a new program supported by the Montgomery County Partners for Animal Well-Being. MCPAW’s Spay It Forward campaign promises to deliver free spay/neuter and free microchipping service to owners of cats and dogs regardless of income […]

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