Friends of PG County Animal Shelter

11/14/2025

Cantaloupe has a silly name and memorable personality to go along with it! He won over the heart of his volunteer handler and hopes he’ll win yours too. Poor guy is urgent and must leave by Tuesday, November 18 at 7 PM. Please arrive at least one hour before closing. Shelter is closed on Sundays and Mondays.

🚨 URGENT: CANTALOUPE MUST LEAVE BY TUESDAY, 11/18 at 7 PM ⏰

Please arrive at least 1 hour before closing to meet him!

🐾 Meet Cantaloupe (A563317)
📍 5 years old | ♂️ Male | 🐶 Cane Corso | ⚖️ 68 pounds

Meet Cantaloupe — yes, you read that right! His name may sound like a fruit salad ingredient, but this big handsome Cane Corso is just as sweet as his namesake. 🍈💛

A certified volunteer favorite, Cantaloupe is an absolute dreamboat. He’s part of the loose-leash club, walking beautifully beside you like a gentleman. He’s also very food-motivated, which means training will be smooth, fun, and full of happy tail wags.

Right now, Cantaloupe is a bit underweight and could use some TLC to help him fill out — but his gentle, affectionate personality shines through in every moment. This boy is kind, polite, eager to please, and so soulful it’ll melt your heart.

Last we heard, he wasn’t a fan of playgroup, so he may prefer to be your one and only (and honestly, he’s plenty of dog to love!).

Sweet, charming, and ready to ripen into the best companion ever — Cantaloupe is truly a special one. There’s bound to be a line for this boy… so don’t wait.

💗 Let’s help this gentle melon find the loving home he deserves.

💰 Pledge Form: https://forms.gle/zJVVcGEaACqPXVUb7

📊 Pledge Tracker: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1arb_5XV1e2jc7uHcktcdUzL67X1P-6Kl33EOX4uLJZg/edit?usp=sharing

📋 Full Urgent List: TBD
👉 Rescue Applications & Info: https://www.facebook.com/share/p/15av9homat/

‼️ We are not the shelter. We’re volunteers working to give these dogs a voice and help save lives. ‼️

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📍 Prince George’s County Animal Services
3750 Brown Station Road, Upper Marlboro, MD
☎️ 301-780-7200

🕐 Hours
Tues–Fri: 11 AM–7 PM*
Saturday: 10 AM–4 PM*
🚫 Closed Sunday & Monday
*Please arrive at least 1 hour before closing.

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⚠️ NOTE ON TERRIERS (BSL)
Due to Breed-Specific Legislation, terrier-type dogs must be adopted or fostered outside of PG County.
📄 Out-of-county adopters must bring TWO documents showing the same address.

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🙋‍♀️ FAQs
🔸 Why are so many dogs urgent?
Terrier-type dogs cannot be adopted within PG County due to the breed ban, and kennel space is extremely limited.

🔸 Can I adopt if I live outside PG County?
Yes — and out-of-county adopters make lifesaving differences every day.

🔸 How many dogs can I meet?
You may meet up to 2 dogs per visit.

🔸 What is the adoption fee?
Fees vary by weight; larger dogs cost less. Please call the shelter for exact pricing.

🔸 How do I foster an urgent dog?
All urgent dogs must leave through approved rescue partners.
👉 Comment on the dog’s post or message us and we’ll connect you.

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💗 Every share. Every pledge. Every inquiry. It all matters.

11/13/2025

Run — don’t walk — to meet SIMBA. 🐾

When they say a picture is worth a thousand words, THIS is the one they’re talking about. Just look at that little grin! And it’s not a one-off — this sweet boy smiles in every photo. 😀

Please come to the shelter and make this adorable land seal yours. He must leave by Tuesday, November 18 at 7 PM.
⛔️ Shelter is closed Sundays & Mondays, so plan accordingly!

🚨 URGENT: SIMBA MUST LEAVE BY TUESDAY, 11/18 at 7 PM ⏰

Please arrive at least 1 hour before closing to meet him!

🐾 Meet Simba (A563705)
📍 1 year old | ♂️ Male | 🐶 Tan & White Terrier Mix | ⚖️ ~37.4 lbs

If a smile is contagious, then brace yourself — because Simba’s grin might just be the most infectious thing you see all week. This adorable little land seal has a face that could brighten even the gloomiest day. One glance at that big, joyful smile and you’ll feel your own spreading without even thinking about it.

Simba is a sweet boy who is a bit reserved and shy yet still exudes friendliness - eager to feel safe and loved! He does well in playgroup and other dogs open his shell. A lil pocket pittie, sadly, Simba is his real name but his owners didn’t reclaim him. Here’s what else we know:

- he’s about 1 year old,
- weighs a perfectly huggable 37 pounds,
- and has been winning hearts since the moment he arrived.

We can’t wait to learn more about Simba and share all the details, but for now?
💗 That smile says it all.

💰 Pledge Form: https://forms.gle/zJVVcGEaACqPXVUb7

📊 Pledge Tracker: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1arb_5XV1e2jc7uHcktcdUzL67X1P-6Kl33EOX4uLJZg/edit?usp=sharing

📋 Full Urgent List: TBD
👉 Rescue Applications & Info: https://www.facebook.com/share/p/15av9homat/

‼️ We are not the shelter. We’re volunteers working to give these dogs a voice and help save lives. ‼️

⸻
📍 Prince George’s County Animal Services
3750 Brown Station Road, Upper Marlboro, MD
☎️ 301-780-7200

🕐 Hours
Tues–Fri: 11 AM–7 PM*
Saturday: 10 AM–4 PM*
🚫 Closed Sunday & Monday
*Please arrive at least 1 hour before closing.

⸻
⚠️ NOTE ON TERRIERS (BSL)
Due to Breed-Specific Legislation, terrier-type dogs must be adopted or fostered outside of PG County.
📄 Out-of-county adopters must bring TWO documents showing the same address.

⸻
🙋‍♀️ FAQs
🔸 Why are so many dogs urgent?
Terrier-type dogs cannot be adopted within PG County due to the breed ban, and kennel space is limited.

🔸 Can I adopt if I live outside PG County?
Yes — out-of-county adopters are essential to saving dogs like Simba.

🔸 How many dogs can I meet?
Up to 2 dogs per visit.

🔸 What is the adoption fee?
Fees vary by weight; larger dogs cost less. Call the shelter for exact pricing.

🔸 How do I foster an urgent dog?
Dogs must leave through approved rescue partners.
👉 Comment on the dog’s post or message us and we’ll help connect you.

⸻
💗 Every share. Every pledge. Every inquiry. It all matters.

11/13/2025

SHADOW is not even a year old and sounds like he’d fit in beautifully in many types of homes! He’s one of many stunning pups on this week’s urgent list and he hopes someone will come for him - meet him soon because he must leave by 11/18 at 7 PM. Arrive at least one hour before closing. The shelter is closed on Sundays and Mondays.

🚨 URGENT: SHADOW MUST LEAVE BY TUESDAY, 11/18 at 7 PM ⏰

Please arrive at least 1 hour before closing to meet him!

🐾 Meet Shadow (A563606)
📍 1 year old | ♂️ Male | 🐶 Terrier Mix | ⚖️ 59 pounds

Meet Shadow, a ridiculously good looking 11-month-old heartthrob whose smoky coat and soulful eyes could stop traffic. This stunning boy has that perfect combination of gentle sweetness and youthful charm — the kind of dog who makes you fall in love before you even realize it.

Shadow is calm and well-mannered in his kennel, and he walks beautifully on leash. He has the sweetest habit of gently hopping up to ask for affection — never pushy, just soft little “hi, I adore you” moments that melt your heart. While he starts off mellow, once he’s feeling comfortable, his playful side shines through.

In playgroup, Shadow has been Gentle Dainty and steerable — polite, easygoing, and well-mannered around other dogs.

Young, affectionate, and gorgeous beyond belief, Shadow is ready to leave shelter life behind and start his forever. Whoever adopts him is getting a total catch — a steady, loving boy with his whole life ahead of him.

💗 Let’s help this ridiculously good looking sweetheart find the home he deserves.

💰 Pledge Form: https://forms.gle/zJVVcGEaACqPXVUb7

📊 Pledge Tracker: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1arb_5XV1e2jc7uHcktcdUzL67X1P-6Kl33EOX4uLJZg/edit?usp=sharing

📋 Full Urgent List: TBD
👉 Rescue Applications & Info: https://www.facebook.com/share/p/15av9homat/

‼️ We are not the shelter. We’re volunteers working to give these dogs a voice and help save lives. ‼️

⸻
📍 Prince George’s County Animal Services
3750 Brown Station Road, Upper Marlboro, MD
☎️ 301-780-7200

🕐 Hours
Tues–Fri: 11 AM–7 PM*
Saturday: 10 AM–4 PM*
🚫 Closed Sunday & Monday
*Please arrive at least 1 hour before closing.

⸻
⚠️ NOTE ON TERRIERS (BSL)
Due to Breed-Specific Legislation, terrier-type dogs must be adopted or fostered outside of PG County.
📄 Out-of-county adopters must bring TWO documents showing the same address.

⸻
🙋‍♀️ FAQs
🔸 Why are so many dogs urgent?
Terrier-type dogs cannot be adopted within PG County due to BSL, and space is extremely limited.

🔸 Can I adopt if I live outside PG County?
Absolutely — out-of-county adopters save lives every day.

🔸 How many dogs can I meet?
Up to 2 dogs per visit.

🔸 What is the adoption fee?
Fees vary by weight; larger dogs cost less. Call the shelter for exact pricing.

🔸 How do I foster an urgent dog?
Dogs must leave through approved rescue partners.
👉 Comment on the dog’s post or message us and we’ll help connect you.

⸻
💗 Every share. Every pledge. Every inquiry. It all matters.

11/13/2025

Only 5 days to go! Links on Prince George's Pet Unity Project - PG PUP can tell you how to get involved - let’s keep up the momentum!

Prince George’s County, MD has had a pit bull ban in place since 1997.

We’re the closest we’ve ever been — the most progress ever made toward replacing the ban with safer, fairer laws.

This ban is dated, discriminatory, displaces family pets, and costs residents a lot of money.

The hearing is on 11/18.

If you support ban repeal and increased education and support, please give us a follow.

Share this story. Uplift county voices.

Take action. Links in bio and linktree.

11/13/2025

🚨 19 Dogs with a 1 week deadline - Upper Marlboro, MD 🚨

This is the first Urgent List in over a month, and while we hope that means progress, we also know the holidays are coming—and intake will rise. This is a big week for our community.

On Tuesday, 11/18, two major things happen at once:
1️⃣ Nineteen dogs must leave the shelter by 7 PM
2️⃣ The County Council votes on the bill that will determine the future of pit bull–type dogs in PG County

This is our week to show up.
Be respectful. Be factual. Be relentless in your advocacy.
Thank you for standing with these 19 urgent dogs—and with the thousands who will need us in the months ahead.

🚨 19 Dogs Must Leave by 11/18 at 7 PM

(Arrive at least 1 hour before closing)
💰 Pledge Form: https://forms.gle/zJVVcGEaACqPXVUb7

📊 Pledge Tracker: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1arb_5XV1e2jc7uHcktcdUzL67X1P-6Kl33EOX4uLJZg/edit?usp=sharing

📋 Full Urgent List: https://www.facebook.com/share/p/1DFLCpU13b/?mibextid=wwXIfr

👉 Rescue Applications & Info: https://www.facebook.com/share/p/15av9homat/

‼️ We are not the shelter—we are volunteers working to give these dogs a voice and help save lives. ‼️

📍 Prince George’s County Animal Services
3750 Brown Station Road, Upper Marlboro, MD
☎️ 301-780-7200

🕐 Hours:
Tues–Fri: 11 AM–7 PM*
Saturday: 10 AM–4 PM*
🚫 Closed Sunday & Monday
*Arrive at least 1 hour before closing

⚠️ Important Note on Terriers (BSL)

Due to Breed-Specific Legislation, terrier-type dogs must be adopted or fostered outside PG County.
📄 Out-of-county adopters must bring two documents showing the same address.

🙋‍♀️ FAQs

🔸 Why are so many dogs urgent?
Because of the breed ban, many dogs can’t be adopted locally. The shelter is overcrowded and space is limited.

🔸 Can I adopt if I live outside PG County?
Absolutely—we rely on out-of-county adopters to save lives.

🔸 How many dogs can I meet?
You may meet up to two dogs per visit.

🔸 What is the adoption fee?
Fees vary by weight (larger dogs cost less). Call the shelter for exact pricing.

🔸 How do I foster an urgent dog?
Urgent dogs must leave through approved rescue partners.
👉 Comment on the dog’s post or message us and we’ll help connect you.

💗 Every share. Every pledge. Every foster. Every adopter. Every inquiry. It all counts.
Let’s do it again—together.

11/11/2025

We are in the home stretch and there are still ways we can support this bill! 🩷

HOME STRETCH!! We’ve got one week of work left. Seven days from now, we’ll look back and know we gave it everything we had. No regrets.

Check our pinned and recent posts for what we need and what you can do! Don’t forget your video testimonies - link in linktree.

Let’s goooooo and keep sharing!!

11/10/2025

I just know Max’s person is out there. He really needs some holiday magic! ✨

11/09/2025

We are in the final push, please help keep up the momentum!!! 🩷💜

There is something for everyone 💜💜💜 come join us!!

11/06/2025

Please consider opening your home to Mario! I’m sure many of you remember him from the urgent list, and look at him now - stunning! 😍

11/04/2025

Way to spread the word, Prince George's Pet Unity Project - PG PUP!!! Let’s see how much we can raise so we can keep this billboard campaign going through the 18th! 🩷💜