SPCA/Humane Society of Prince George's County

  • Home
  • SPCA/Humane Society of Prince George's County

SPCA/Humane Society of Prince George's County (USA) We do not run the municipal county shelter. We are an all-volunteer, nonprofit animal welfare organization in Maryland. We are located in the USA.
(7)

For almost 45 years, the PGSPCA has helped the DC-area pets and the people who care about them. Social Media Comment Moderation

The SPCA/Humane Society of Prince George’s County Inc. (PGSPCA) welcomes your comments and hopes the conversations taking place here will be courteous. Users are fully responsible for the content of their comments. The PGSPCA does not discriminate against any views, but

the organization reserves the right to delete any of the following:
*Off-topic comments
*Violent, vulgar, obscene, profane, hateful, racist or breed discriminatory comments
*Comments that threaten or defame any living being or organization
*The violation of the privacy of another individual
*Solicitations, advertisements, or endorsements
*Comments that suggest or encourage illegal activity
*Comments including phone numbers, email addresses, residential addresses, or similar information

The PGSPCA reserves the right to block users if they make:
*Multiple, successive off-topic posts by a single user
*Repetitive posts copied and pasted by multiple users
*Repeated posts that violate the posting policy listed above

34 dogs on this week’s euthanasia list at PG County’s municipal animal shelter. Almost 75% of them are labeled as “pit b...
06/08/2024

34 dogs on this week’s euthanasia list at PG County’s municipal animal shelter. Almost 75% of them are labeled as “pit bull type”.

If the county’s pit bull ban was working, wouldn’t there be FEWER pit bull type dogs?

Why must PG County taxpayers pay to impound, house, treat, feed AND KILL these dogs again and again?

PG streets are no safer, the shelter is constantly overcrowded, and it’s costing $$$ with no improvement. FOR OVER 30 YEARS.

If you live in PG County, tell your elected representatives to spend your money more responsibly and more humanely. (Photo list from PB Proud)

02/07/2024
HOW TO MAKE ANY NEIGHBORHOOD CAT PROBLEM WORSE: feeding strays without spay/neuter * rescuing kittens without finding an...
27/05/2024

HOW TO MAKE ANY NEIGHBORHOOD CAT PROBLEM WORSE: feeding strays without spay/neuter * rescuing kittens without finding and spaying the mom * thinking a pet cat can be let go to fend for itself outside

Adoptable Snoop on the JumboTron! Diamond Dog at the Bowie Baysox!!
25/05/2024

Adoptable Snoop on the JumboTron! Diamond Dog at the Bowie Baysox!!

Today we’re sending a thankful shout-out to all the rescuers, donors, supporters, and helpers who improve this world for...
12/05/2024

Today we’re sending a thankful shout-out to all the rescuers, donors, supporters, and helpers who improve this world for the animals. Happy Mother’s Day!

The local animal rescue community lost a wonderful soul this week. Yvonne Thibault-Curry has labored tirelessly for year...
23/04/2024

The local animal rescue community lost a wonderful soul this week. Yvonne Thibault-Curry has labored tirelessly for years helping area animals, especially at the county shelter. We extend our heartfelt sympathy to her family and all who loved her.

From the county shelter. 😞
02/04/2024

From the county shelter. 😞

Prince George’s County Animal Shelter to Limit Intake of Owner-Surrender Pets Prince George's County Maryland sent this bulletin at 04/02/2024 01:08 PM EDT Press Release For immediate release: April 1, 2024 For more information, contact: Linda Lowe Public Information Officer Department of the Envi...

We’ve been getting lots of questions about the sad events at the shelter yesterday (reported in the post below from anot...
30/03/2024

We’ve been getting lots of questions about the sad events at the shelter yesterday (reported in the post below from another rescue group) and unfortunately, some people have been confused about our group’s identity and mission. We are an all-volunteer group working to improve the lives of the county’s animals. We try to work with the Animal Services Division, but we do not run the PG County animal shelter. We encourage all who are concerned to contact the County Executive (Angela Alsobrooks) and your County Council representative.

A screen shot of the original post appears below:

Adopt, don’t shop!
22/03/2024

Adopt, don’t shop!

One Lee County family wants everyone to think twice before taking a puppy home. Now, they're taking the store they got theirs from to court.

Yay for Miss Lazze!!
29/02/2024

Yay for Miss Lazze!!

27/02/2024

We mourn with Jon for all the good boys (and girls) we’ve loved and lost. And especially for all the dogs (and cats) who don’t have a safe home.

Do you know what time it is? Kitten season is almost here! You can help! Are you ready? Adopt. Volunteer. Donate. Speak ...
14/02/2024

Do you know what time it is? Kitten season is almost here! You can help!

Are you ready?
Adopt. Volunteer. Donate. Speak up.
MAKE A DIFFERENCE.

Check out the PG County shelter and adopt a friend today! So many wonderful animals there need good homes. You can help!...
30/01/2024

Check out the PG County shelter and adopt a friend today! So many wonderful animals there need good homes. You can help! URL in comments.

Good news in Upper Marlboro today.
20/01/2024

Good news in Upper Marlboro today.

The Prince George's County Animal Shelter (Prince George’s County Animals Services Facility and Adoption Center or ASFAC) will reopen to the public during regular hours on Saturday, January 20, 2024. This marks ten days from the last emergence of symptoms reported due to Streptococcus Zooepidemicus, also known as Strep Zoo. The facility has been closed since January 4, when the illness began impacting dogs.

Veterinary medical professional expertise continues to drive operations and best practices at ASFAC in reducing the spread of bacterial respiratory infections while providing much-needed pet services to the community.

For more information on adopting or fostering a pet, contact (301) 780-7200 or visit www.princegeorgespets4us.com.

Tony Bennett was out on the streets not too long ago; we are so glad he’s safe and warm in a PGSPCA foster home, but we ...
17/01/2024

Tony Bennett was out on the streets not too long ago; we are so glad he’s safe and warm in a PGSPCA foster home, but we are sad for his not-so-lucky comrades still out there battling the frigid PG County weather. Please support the local rescue groups who are working hard to help these sweet cats. Adopt. Volunteer. Donate. Speak up. MAKE A DIFFERENCE.

The county animal shelter is closed temporarily.
05/01/2024

The county animal shelter is closed temporarily.

County Animal Shelter Temporarily Closes due to Outbreak of Canine Illness Staff will initiate quarantine protocols to contain the illness and treat affected animals.


Largo, MD – Effective immediately, the Prince George’s County Animals Services Facility and Adoption Center (ASFAC) will temporarily close to the public and stop dog adoptions due to an outbreak of an undetermined illness spreading at the facility until further notice. The temporary closure will allow staff to initiate quarantine protocols to stop the spread of the disease and to treat dogs who are ill. At this time, the disease is not spreading from dogs to any other animals within the facility, and testing is ongoing.
“As we are seeing an uptick of this disease strike shelters nationwide, we are acting out of an abundance of caution to help stop the spread of this disease,” says David Fisher, Associate Director of the Department of Animal Services. “The best place for a dog to be at this time is in a home being watched carefully by their owner.”
ASFAC will allow pets to leave the facility if:
• It is a return to the owner (RTO);
• An adoption is in process, and the pet shows no signs of illness; and
• The pet is considered for foster and shows no signs of illness.
In all circumstances of release, ASFAC will have paperwork for the pet owner to sign to acknowledge the possible illness of the animal before release.

To help reduce the spread of the disease in the community, ASFAC encourages pet owners to limit visits to dog parks, doggie daycares, groomers, and other public spaces where pets have dog-to-dog contact. They also encourage pet owners to keep their pets updated on vaccines, avoid communal water bowls, and seek medical advice from a veterinarian if any symptoms like a cough or runny nose develop.
For more information or updates on when the facility will reopen, contact (301) 780-7200.

PGSPCA wishes you and yours a happy New Year!  Thanks for helping us help the animals in 2023. Stick with us for 2024 — ...
01/01/2024

PGSPCA wishes you and yours a happy New Year! Thanks for helping us help the animals in 2023. Stick with us for 2024 — more good to come!

Happy Boxing Day! Show a kitty some love today.
26/12/2023

Happy Boxing Day! Show a kitty some love today.

Happy holidays to you and yours, and best wishes for a wonderful season. Thank you to our many supporters and partners i...
25/12/2023

Happy holidays to you and yours, and best wishes for a wonderful season. Thank you to our many supporters and partners in this important work.

Prince George’s County is overflowing with street cats, many of them dumped by a family they thought they’d be with for ...
23/12/2023

Prince George’s County is overflowing with street cats, many of them dumped by a family they thought they’d be with for life. Several great rescue groups are working hard together to try to mitigate the problem. You can help! Spay/Neuter. Adopt. Volunteer. Donate. Speak up. MAKE A DIFFERENCE.

Please remember that pets aren’t gifts. If you really want to surprise someone with an animal companion, wrap up a bowl ...
22/12/2023

Please remember that pets aren’t gifts.

If you really want to surprise someone with an animal companion, wrap up a bowl and some pet food, or a leash, or maybe a cat toy. Include a note saying you’ll go to the shelter with them to pick out their perfect pet and you’ll cover the fees.

Thank you, Official Prince George's County Fire/EMS Department Page for your quick and compassionate help for this deer!
21/12/2023

Thank you, Official Prince George's County Fire/EMS Department Page for your quick and compassionate help for this deer!

04/12/2023

Here’s a little merriment for your Monday. We should all be so happy with a little scrap of fluff.

We guarantee there are outdoor kittens near you who need your help.

Adopt. Volunteer. Donate. Speak up.
MAKE A DIFFERENCE.

It’s Giving Tuesday! When we rescued him, poor Jofi was badly matted, had many scars, and couldn’t close his eyes or pro...
29/11/2023

It’s Giving Tuesday! When we rescued him, poor Jofi was badly matted, had many scars, and couldn’t close his eyes or produce tears. Thank goodness our TLC paid off. Just look at him now! He loves his new home and we couldn’t be happier to see him thriving. We can do more together. Help us help the animals.

Address


Alerts

Be the first to know and let us send you an email when SPCA/Humane Society of Prince George's County posts news and promotions. Your email address will not be used for any other purpose, and you can unsubscribe at any time.

Contact The Business

Send a message to SPCA/Humane Society of Prince George's County:

Videos

Shortcuts

  • Address
  • Alerts
  • Contact The Business
  • Videos
  • Claim ownership or report listing
  • Want your business to be the top-listed Pet Store/pet Service?

Share

Making a Difference for Local Animals

For more than 40 years, our all-volunteer group has labored tirelessly to improve the lives of the animals in Prince George’s County. We opened the county’s first low-cost spay/neuter clinic in 2001 and we’ve altered more than 22,000 pets there (most for free) and provided low-cost vaccinations to tens of thousands. We rescue and rehome at-risk dogs and cats from the PG County shelter. We operate a 24-hour hotline for reporting animal cruelty and neglect. We also provide outreach and assistance to the pet-owning community. You can help us make a difference. Adopt. Volunteer. Donate. Speak up. www.pgspca.org, 301-262-5625