Doggy Gift Guide

Doggy Gift Guide

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2020 has been RUFF and the last thing you need going into the holiday season is the added stress of trying to find everyone the perfect gift. While we can’t help you with what to get your uncle Ted (another pair of socks or a tie will do, right?) we CAN help take the guesswork out of finding the perfect gift for your canine companion. Keep reading for tips on...
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October 28th Hours

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The Montgomery County Animal Resource Center will be open to the public from 2:30 p.m. - 6 p.m. on Wednesday, October 28, 2020. Thank you!
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Summer Care Tips for Your Pets

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Summer is a time for both you and your pet to enjoy the sunshine and the outdoors, but this season also offers situations that can endanger your pet.  Here are some tips for pet owners in order to keep their furry friends safe this summer:
  • You may be tempted to take your pet with you in the car when you travel or run errands. During warm weather, the inside...
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Summer Car Safety for Pets

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Things are heating up…

On a warm day, the temperature in a car can exceed 120° in a matter of minutes – even with the windows partially open and parked in the shade, your pet can quickly suffer from heatstroke, brain damage, suffocation, or worse. ...
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Summer Car Safety for Pets

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Things are heating up...

On a warm day, the temperature in a car can exceed 120° in a matter of minutes – even with the windows partially open and parked in the shade, your pet can quickly suffer from heatstroke, brain damage, suffocation, or worse.
Outside Air Temperature (F)
70 75
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Keep Your Pets Safe This Fourth of July

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Independence Day is a great time to celebrate our country’s independence, but it’s important to keep our furry family members in mind while we celebrate. When grilling out in the backyard or attending festivals or other public events, it may be tempting to bring a pet along, but some food and activities can be hazardous to our pets.
  • Loud noises from fireworks are scary for pets. Pets taken to a...
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Keep your pets safe this Fourth of July

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Independence Day is a great time to celebrate our country’s independence, but it’s important to keep our furry family members in mind while we celebrate. When grilling out in the backyard or attending festivals or other public events, it may be tempting to bring a pet along, but some food and activities can be hazardous to our pets.
  • Loud noises from fireworks are scary for pets. Pets taken to...
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Team Shelter USA final report and progress report

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In October, Montgomery County announced a comprehensive strategy to evaluate all levels of operations at the Montgomery County Animal Resource Center. The goal of this strategy was to improve shelter operations, increase our live release rate, and ensure that our services met the needs and expectations of our community. As part of this strategy, Montgomery County hired Team Shelter USA to conduct an objective, independent best practice review of the...
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Team Shelter USA public meeting “Animal Shelter Best Practices”

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[embed]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PYLw4tF6IM8&feature=youtu.be[/embed] Team Shelter USA is assessing Montgomery County’s Animal Resource Center from November 26-30. After the assessment, Team Shelter will provide a written report to the ARC with suggestions to both reduce intake at the shelter and increase the live release rate of animals who are taken into the center. Dr. Sara Pizano created Team Shelter USA, and her team includes Dr. Becca Boronat of the Charleston SC Animal Society, Cameron...
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