Montgomery County (MD) Animal Shelter urgently needs adopters and fosters

[Anonymous]

Montgomery County Animal Services and Adoption Center is over-populated and urgently need adopters and fosters in order to prevent euthanasia. https://www2.montgomerycountymd.gov/mcgportalapps/Press_Detail.aspx?Item_ID=43848
- Adoption fees are waived for the next 100 pets adopted by Thursday, Aug. 24.
- Animals available are: dogs, cats, guinea pigs, rabbits, hamsters, rats, mice, turtles, and birds.

How to adopt:
- complete the adoption questionnaire online: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSchU9JQfUQnd8497HbFlo-0GXZJGr5VCv3Fr2ajexHHY7t6OQ/viewform
OR
- visit the adoption center during open hours from 12-7 p.m. on Mon, Tues, Thurs and Fri and from 12-5 p.m. on Sat and Sun

How to temporarily foster an animal:
- sign up here: https://www.montgomerycountymd.gov/animalservices/volunteer/foster.html

If you have a little extra space and time, please consider helping by fostering or adopting! Please also consider donating pet food, towels, and blankets:
https://www.montgomerycountymd.gov/animalservices/volunteer/donations.html
They are also in need of volunteers: https://www.montgomerycountymd.gov/animalservices/volunteer/Volunteer.html

[Anonymous]

Here's the list of available dogs: https://www.montgomerycountymd.gov/animalservices/adoption/dogs.html

Probably didn't even need to be said, but there is not ONE single dog available that's not a Pit mix. Not even a 17 year old Schnauzer in the rotation. :sigh:

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Here's the list of available dogs: https://www.montgomerycountymd.gov/animalservices/adoption/dogs.html

Probably didn't even need to be said, but there is not ONE single dog available that's not a Pit mix. Not even a 17 year old Schnauzer in the rotation. :sigh:

yes you didn't need to say it. And who is hoping a 17 year old dog is in the shelter?

[Anonymous]

Not true. Quick glance shows there is a husky mix puppy and another dog who is some kind of terrier/chihuahua mix.

[Anonymous]

I had a hard time adopting a hamster from them. I had to have 2 appointments with them to meet with an adoption counselor. The whole process took 2 weeks. I can’t even imagine how long it takes to adopt a dog or cat. I hope they stream line the process.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I had a hard time adopting a hamster from them. I had to have 2 appointments with them to meet with an adoption counselor. The whole process took 2 weeks. I can’t even imagine how long it takes to adopt a dog or cat. I hope they stream line the process.

I had a morning appt, was able to pick up our adopted cat later that same day.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I had a hard time adopting a hamster from them. I had to have 2 appointments with them to meet with an adoption counselor. The whole process took 2 weeks. I can’t even imagine how long it takes to adopt a dog or cat. I hope they stream line the process.

I had a morning appt, was able to pick up our adopted cat later that same day.

That’s good to hear. I may have had an atypical experience.

[Anonymous]

I don’t think it’s a good idea to put social pressure on people to adopt or foster dogs, especially Pit mixes. I see so many people (mostly women) with rescue dogs that they cannot control and that they are in no way suited for. They are always very nice peole and I always feel bad for them. Don’t be that person.

But go get a rescue cat—those all seem fine.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I had a hard time adopting a hamster from them. I had to have 2 appointments with them to meet with an adoption counselor. The whole process took 2 weeks. I can’t even imagine how long it takes to adopt a dog or cat. I hope they stream line the process.

I tired to adopt a dog from them several times. Each time they wanted me to fence my yard, which I told them will cost me thousands of dollars. They didn't budge.

I went out to West Virginia and rescued a dog on site. Arrived at the shelter and was driving home with the dog 2 hours later.

I fenced in my yard a year later, when i could afford to do so.

My wonderful boy is a pittie mix, got him at 4 years old.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I had a hard time adopting a hamster from them. I had to have 2 appointments with them to meet with an adoption counselor. The whole process took 2 weeks. I can’t even imagine how long it takes to adopt a dog or cat. I hope they stream line the process.

I tired to adopt a dog from them several times. Each time they wanted me to fence my yard, which I told them will cost me thousands of dollars. They didn't budge.

I went out to West Virginia and rescued a dog on site. Arrived at the shelter and was driving home with the dog 2 hours later.

I fenced in my yard a year later, when i could afford to do so.

My wonderful boy is a pittie mix, got him at 4 years old.

I think it’s absolutely fine to require a fenced yard. It’s critical for dog safety.

[Anonymous]

Sorry OP. Breeders breed far faster than adopters can adopt.

This isn't a problem you can adapt your way out of.

[Anonymous]

Sorry, but I’m okay with all pitts and pitt mixes being put down. They can be super sweet but you never know which ones will snap unexpectedly. Not worth the risk imo.

[Anonymous]

Pup Tart and Hilly are pretty darn cute. I’m also intrigued by 8 yr old Shaka.

[Anonymous]

I wish I could help, we currently have a house full of pets though. I have adopted through them twice (dog and a guinea pig). Both experiences were good. Turn around time was 2-3 days if I remember correctly.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Sorry, but I’m okay with all pitts and pitt mixes being put down. They can be super sweet but you never know which ones will snap unexpectedly. Not worth the risk imo.

Vegan of 30 years here. I completely agree. I think it’s totally unfair how much of a priority animal shelters have become. It’s not a mess I think we should have to clean up.