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The Montgomery County Humane Society is accepting entries for the 2021 Howl-o-ween pet costume contest now through Friday, Oct. 22 at midnight. Pet costume contests have been a holiday mainstay at the humane society for many years, according to Director of Marketing and Community Outreach Lisa Carrier-Baker. The humane society started accepting virtual submissions in […]

The Montgomery County Animal Services and Adoption Center (MCASAC) will participate in the nationwide Clear the Shelters event from now through Sept. 19. During the event, fees to adopt a pet will be cut by at least 50 percent and will be entirely waived for animals who have been in the shelter for more than […]

Montgomery County is under a Hyperthermia Alert from 11 a.m.-7 p.m. Wednesday. The county issues the alert when temperatures/heat index is forecast to be at least 95 degrees. This creates a “hazardous situation in which heat-stroke and heat exhaustion are likely,” according to the county.  A Hyperthermia Alert was also issued Tuesday as well as […]

Montgomery County is under a Hyperthermia Alert from noon to 7 p.m. on Tuesday. The County issues a Hyperthermia Alert when the temperature and/or heat index is projected to reach 95 degrees or higher. County officials advise residents to stay indoors whenever possible, drink plenty of water, and to wear proper protection from the sun. Pets, […]

Montgomery County Executive Marc Elrich says this Independence Day will be freer than the last. “This weekend we’re celebrating being a little bit freer from the virus than we’ve been,” he said during a press conference Friday as July 4 weekend arrives. He apologized for the county not hosting fireworks this year, but said it […]

Montgomery County is under a Hyperthermia Alert from noon-7 p.m. Monday. A Hyperthermia Alert is issued by the county when temperatures/heat index is forecast to be at least 95 degrees, according to the county. This creates a “hazardous situation in which heat-stroke and heat exhaustion are likely.” County Emergency Management and Homeland Security cautions residents […]

After 42 years in business, Westwood Pet Center will close its doors on June 30. The store, located in the Westwood Shopping Center in Bethesda, has been family-owned and operated since 1972. Dave Griffin, 63, opened the store when he was 21 years old. His work in the pet food industry and passion for animals […]

On Sunday, the Montgomery County Animal Services and Adoption Center in Derwood returned to its normal operations for the first time since March of 2020. The hours of operation are now noon to 7 p.m. Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday and noon to 5 p.m. Saturday and Sunday. They are closed on Wednesdays. The Montgomery […]

The Montgomery County Office of Animal Services now is offering temporary care for residents facing eviction, domestic violence or hospitalization. The Safety Net Foster program is designed to help pet owners stay together in times of crisis or financial hardship. Temporary care ranges from 30 to 90 days. The OAS is one of 18 animal […]

We asked our social media followers to send us photos of their dogs in honor of International Dog Day. Here’s a look at the good boys and girls of Montgomery County, all of whom deserve a treat: Here’s more Montgomery County dogs celebrating: https://www.instagram.com/p/CEYHHU9h8_C/ Gov. Larry Hogan also tweeted about the important holiday: Feeling grateful […]