Pets

December 21, 2016 | Sonya Burke

UPDATED: Animal Shelter Full, Sends Out a Holiday SOS Message

UPDATED 12.21.16 A spokesperson for the Montgomery County Animal Services and Adoption Center (MCASAC) said the response to an animal adoption drive last weekend was tremendous. “We had an amazing turnout for the event,” said Katherine Zenzano, community outreach coordinator at the MCASAC.”We adopted a total of 74 animals.” That compares with 16 adoptions the […]

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December 9, 2016 | Sonya Burke

Five Things to Know Today, Dec. 9, in Montgomery County

Here are your five things to know today, Dec. 9, in Montgomery County: 1. Winter Weather: Bundle up, it’s going to be a cold day and the winds will make it feel even colder. 2. Pet Adoption Drive: The Montgomery County Animal Services and Adoption Center is overflowing with dogs and cats after a surge of […]

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September 23, 2016 | Staff Writer

Pet of the Week: A Bearded Dragon Named Rufus (VIDEO)

Meet our pet of the week: Rufus, the bearded dragon. For more information, you can visit the Animal Services Center website or call 240.773.5900.

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September 16, 2016 | Staff Writer

Pets of the Week: Meet Bentley and Lily (VIDEO)

Meet our pets of the week: a couple of dogs who are related and who are hoping to be adopted together. For more information, you can visit the Animal Services Center website or call 240.773.5900.

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August 26, 2016 | Staff Writer

Pet of the Week: Meet Libby (VIDEO)

In this week’s Pet of the Week segment, Katherine Zenzano of the Montgomery County Animal Services and Adoption Center introduces us to a kitten named Libby. For more information, you can visit the Animal Services Center website or call 240.773.5900.

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August 19, 2016 | Staff Writer

Pets of the Week: Meet Batman and Robin (VIDEO)

In this week’s Pet of the Week segment, Katherine Zenzano of the Montgomery County Animal Services and Adoption Center introduces us to two male, tricolor Guinea pigs known as Batman and Robin. For more information, you can visit the Animal Services Center website or call 240.773.5900.

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August 12, 2016 | Staff Writer

Pet of the Week: Meet Mini (VIDEO)

In this week’s Pet of the Week segment, Katherine Zenzano of the Montgomery County Animal Services and Adoption Center introduces us to a kitten named Mini. For more information, you can visit the Animal Services Center website or call 240.773.5900.

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August 4, 2016 | Sonya Burke

Montgomery Parks Reports Elevated Levels of Microcystin at Lake Needwood and Lake Frank

UPDATED Montgomery Parks officials are asking residents to use caution when recreating on or near Lake Needwood and Lake Frank at Rock Creek Regional Park. That’s because testing has shown there are elevated levels of microcystin, a toxic substance produced by some species of blue-green algae (cyanobacteria), in both lakes. Microcystin can cause harm to […]

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May 13, 2016 | Sonya Burke

Five Things to Know Today, May 13, in Montgomery County

It’s Friday the 13th!  Here are five things to know today, May 13, in Montgomery County: 1. If you are a WSSC customer in Montgomery County, your water bill is going up later this summer. 2. The Federal Transit Administration (FTA) is directing Metro officials to make immediate repairs to the Red Line tunnel. 3. For […]

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May 8, 2016 | Staff Writer

Pet of the Week: Irie (VIDEO)

Meet Irie, a two-month-old cat who needs a good home. For more information, call 240.773.5900 or visit the Montgomery County Animal Services and Adoption Center.

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