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May
03

County Holds Spring Pet Fest to Boost Adoptions – Bowie, MD Patch

This Saturday the Prince George’s County Department of Environmental Resources’ (DER) Animal Management Division (AMD) is hosting a free Spring Pet Fest at its Animal Services Facility, located at 3750 Brown Station Road in Upper Marlboro on Saturday, May 5, 2012 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. “This family-friendly event will help match potential adoptees …

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Apr
13

Emmitsburg animal hospital helping cats find new homes – Gazette.Net

The Emmitsburg Veterinary Hospital is helping homeless cats find new owners. The animal hospital has joined with Purrfect Feline Friends, a nationwide nonprofit cat adoption center, to save homeless cats from being euthanized. Cats that are available for adoption from the hospital are featured on the Purrfect Feline Friends website — www.purrfectfelinefriends.com/about.php People interested in …

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Jan
14

Flacco, Ravens Contest Promote Pet Adoption – WBAL Baltimore

Ravens quarterback Joe Flacco is the new spokesman for the Baltimore Humane Society, and several billboards have his face on it to help promote awareness for the nonprofit.Earlier this year, Flacco donated $9,000 to the shelter as part of his Dunkin Donuts “Joe on the Go” campaign, and he spent some time with the animals.”He …

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Dec
04

Animal Welfare League of Mont. Co. gives up to 100 free spay/neuter certificates – Washington DC Animal Rights – Examiner.com

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE AWLMC Opens Its Doors (Gaithersburg, MD, December 1, 2011): The Animal Welfare League of Montgomery County (AWLMC) will be giving out up to 100 free cat spay/neuter certificates for the holidays between now and December 31st to those cat owners unable to afford to get their cats altered. Getting cats spayed/neutered is …

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Oct
08

Gazette.Net: Dog-adoption fees in county reduced for October

Officials for the Animal Management Division of the Prince George’s County Department of Environmental Resources announced discounts for the adoption fees of dogs from the county animal shelter in celebration of October as national Adopt-A-Dog Month. The county is offering an $80 discount on adoption fees for dogs at the county’s Animal Services Facility on …

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Oct
05

Solomons Veterinary Clinic Promotes Responsible Pet Ownership With Adoption Program – MarketWatch

Solomons Veterinary Medical Center announced a special pet adoption program. The vet clinic’s adoption program is designed to match dogs and cats from local shelters and rescue programs with loving homes. In addition to supporting responsible pet ownership through adoption, the animal hospital is also an active supporter of the Calvert Animal Welfare League. The …

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Oct
01

Free Cat Adoption during October’s “Feline Frenzy” – Southern Maryland News

Did you know that the Tri-County Animal Shelter receives on average more than 500 cats a month from the community? These cats are looking for a loving home to call their own. Visit the Tri-County Animal Shelter on any Thursday through Saturday in October to adopt a cat for free! If you are looking for …

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Aug
02

Kamenetz Kicks off Cool Cat program – Community Times

County Executive Kevin Kamenetz and county Health Officer Gregory Wm. Branch, are to kick-off the Cool Cat adoption promotion Monday. During August, the county health department will give a free carrier to anyone who adopts a cat. More here: Kamenetz Kicks off Cool Cat program – Community Times: Updates.

May
28

“Paws in Paradise” – Community Times

The Baltimore Humane Society, 1601 Nicodemus Road, is running a “Paws in Paradise” adoption campaign through June 1, offering 50 percent off dog adoption fees for dogs older than 6 months. The promotion is to help increase the shelter pet adoptions in light of a dramatic drop in adoptions statewide. Some of the drop is …

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Apr
10

Tri-County Animal Shelter Hosts “Spring into Adoption” Party

The students of the Future Business Leaders of America at Northern High School in Calvert County are again working in conjunction with the Tri-County Animal Shelter in Hughesville to host the “Spring into Adoption” Party. Come by the Tri-County Animal Shelter on Saturday, April 16, anytime between 10 a.m. and 3 p.m. to enjoy the …

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