The Montgomery County Animal Services and Adoption Center is urgently seeking adopters and foster volunteers after the shelter exceeded capacity for large dogs.
Officials said 29 dogs were taken in between March 4 and March 6, pushing the shelter’s canine population to more than 100 and leaving very limited kennel space. Staff said dogs are arriving faster than they can safely place them in homes.
Shelter officials are encouraging residents to adopt, foster, donate supplies or help reunite lost pets with their owners to reduce intake. The facility, which is the county’s only open-admission municipal shelter, said fostering is free and supplies are provided, while adoptions are completed the same day on a first-come, first-served basis during open hours.
“Individuals interested in adopting are encouraged to visit the shelter during open hours:
• Tuesday–Friday: noon–7 p.m.
• Saturday–Sunday: noon–5 p.m.
• Closed Mondays
Adoptions are completed the same day on a first-come, first-served basis. Visitors should be prepared to take their new furry friend home immediately by bringing a leash and collar.
More information about the adoption process is available on MCASAC website.
Community members who cannot adopt can still support the shelter by temporarily fostering a large dog, sharing information on social media, donating pet food, and helping lost pets reunite with their families before they enter the shelter system.
Residents are encouraged to join MCASAC’s foster program. Fostering is free, and all necessary supplies are provided.
The shelter encourages residents who find a lost pet to temporarily care for the animal while searching for its owner before bringing it to the shelter.
Residents struggling to keep their pets are urged to explore available resources online or contact MCASAC for assistance.
MCASAC is operated by the Office of Animal Services and is the County’s only open‑admission municipal shelter. Through adoptions, education, outreach, and field services, the shelter provides critical support to promote responsible pet care in the community. Animal Services officers are available seven days a week, 24 hours a day, to respond to animal emergencies. For more information, visit www.montgomerycountymd.gov/animalservices.”
