PRINCE GEORGE’S COUNTY
The following cases were received recently by the Prince George’s County Department of Environmental Resources Animal Management Group. Call 301-780-7200 for directions to the county animal shelter, hours of operation, and adoption and licensing procedures. The shelter’s Web site is www.princegeorgescountymd.gov/der/amg.
Dog trapped in fence: 9200 block, Adelphi Rd., Hyattsville, July 11. An animal control officer removed a 3-year-old tan male Australian cattle dog/Labrador mix that was reported trapped between two fences behind a building. The dog was reunited with its owner the same day.
Trespassing on school property: 13500 block, Brandywine Rd., Brandywine, July 11. A person reported a large stray dog running loose on school property and preventing parents and children from exiting their cars for fear it might attack them. An officer picked up a 2-year-old female boxer mix. The dog was reunited with its owner July 13.
4-month-old kittens found: 6200 block, 67th Ct., Riverdale, July 12. A man called animal management to report two stray kittens that followed him home. An animal control officer picked up two 4-month-old domestic shorthair kittens, one male and one female. When not claimed, the kittens were adopted July 21.
Raccoon in a bottle: 7000 block, Noah Dr., Fort Washington, July 13. An animal control officer responded to a call about a raccoon with a bottle stuck on its head. The raccoon had to be sedated for the bottle to be removed. The raccoon was returned to the wild.
Yellow lab mix at Metro: 4800 block, Harvard Rd., College Park, July 14. A man reported a stray dog that he found running loose near a metro station. An officer picked up the 1-year-old yellow female Labrador retriever mix. When not claimed, the dog was taken to a rescue group.
Dog and cat adoption showcase:
The Prince George’s County SPCA/Humane Society is sponsoring cat and dog adoptions, noon-2 p.m. Saturday at PetSmart: 12020 Cherry Hill Rd., Silver Spring. The pets’ foster owners will answer questions and accept adoption applications for the animals. Adoption fees are $75 for cats, $180 for dogs. For information, call 301-262-5625 or visit www.pgspca.org.
— Compiled by Jillian S. Sowah
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