Prince Georges County Animal Watch
PRINCE GEORGE’S COUNTY
These were among cases received recently by the Prince George’s County Animal Management Division. Call 301-780-7200 for directions to the county animal shelter, hours of operation, and adoption and licensing procedures. The department website is princegeorgespets4us.com.Falcon down: Ithan Lane, 13200 block, Bowie, Aug. 10. A woman reported seeing a bird in her back yard that appeared to be injured. Upon arrival, an animal control officer picked up the tan falcon, and after some prompting, the healthy bird opened its wings and flew away.
Sick kitten held near dumpster: 85th Ave., 5400 block, Hyattsville, Aug. 10. Animal management received a call about a sick-looking kitten inside a yard. The caller said he was holding the kitten inside a box in front of a dumpster. An animal control officer removed the 2-month-old brown male tabby domestic shorthair. When not claimed, the feline was taken to a rescue group Aug.15.
Opossum in grocery store: Chillum Rd., 2400 block, Hyattsville, Aug. 11. A grocery store employee called animal management to request help with an opossum found on a rack in the store. An animal control officer removed the healthy white opossum and returned it to the wild.
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Broken wings: 46th Pl., 5600 block, Hyattsville, Aug. 11. A woman called animal management for help with a bird that flew through her window and may have a broken a wing. She said she was holding the bird in a box in her garage. An animal control officer picked up the blackbird and transferred it to a wildlife rehabilitator for treatment.
Blue parakeet found: Greenbelt Rd., 7500 block, Greenbelt, Aug. 11. A caller reported holding an injured bird that was found walking on the ground. An officer picked up the blue parakeet and transferred it to a wildlife rehabilitator for treatment.
Limping dog at the park: Harrison Dr., 1000 block, Laurel, Aug. 13. A caller reported holding a small stray dog that was found at the park. The dog was limping and appeared to have an injured front paw. An animal control officer picked up the 8-year-old white female Maltese miniature poodle mix. The dog was reunited with its owner Aug. 15.
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BOWIE PET ADOPTION SHOW
SPCA/Humane Society of Prince George's County is sponsoring cat and dog adoptions noon to 2 p.m. Saturday at PetSmart, 4500 Mitchellville Rd, Bowie. 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 pgspca.org.
VOLUNTEER NEEDS
SPCA/Humane Society of Prince George's County, an all-volunteer organization, needs volunteers 18and older to assist in a variety of tasks. Opportunities include photography and videography, social-media outreach, adoption show assistance, administration, and pet fostering. Call301-262-5625 or visit pgspca.org/get-involved/volunteer.
County Animal Management Division seeks volunteers to assist animals in need by joining the pet foster-family program. Foster families provide a safe, loving home to animals that are injured, very young, recovering from surgery or in need of other special care until they are adoptable. Call 301-780-7219 or visit princegeorgespets4us.com.
Partnership for Animal Welfare needs volunteers to foster homeless dogs and cats, provide transportation to vet appointments and handle animals at adoption shows. For information, go to paw-rescue.org or leave a message at 301-572-4729.
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