The following information was sent to us by Carol Terry:

 The Department of Environmental Resources’ (DER) Animal Management Division (AMD) invites you to adopt an animal and save 50 percent or more on the adoption fee during the month of February for their “Have a Heart for Animals” Adoption Event.  All dogs at the Animal Services Facility will be offered for adoption for $100 and cats for $45 during this event. 

The following information was sent to us by Linda Lowe:

The Prince George’s County Animal Shelter reminds all pet lovers that cold weather isn’t hard on just people; it’s hard on pets as well.

Here are a few tips to give your pets the extra care they need during the cold winter months:

If your dog stays outdoors in cold weather, the law requires you to provide:

-  Dog house of proper size that is dry, draft free and raised off the ground;
   wind flap that is attached to the doghouse to keep cold air out and warm air in; 
-  Bedding that is non-absorbent such as straw or wood shavings to help keep the
   dog warm; and 
-  Drinking water that is not frozen and is in a container secured to prevent tipping.

Some other suggestions for winterizing your pet include: