What is the difference between adopting and fostering?
Adopting is taking ownership of the dog. The dog becomes the property and responsibility of the person who adopts. Fostering is...
How can I as a resident support the County animal facility without adopting or fostering a pet?
We appreciate the support of County residents that support us in a wide variety of ways. We have many multiple volunteer...
What is the current spay/neuter fee for a dog and the costs for microchip?
We do not offer this service unless your animal is taken into our care by some means. In those circumstances it is the cost set...
Will you be offering any low cost for senior citizen, Veteran, and/or disability discount neuter clinics?
All of our clinics offer services to our community at low or no-cost. We look to highlight how to reach each of our distinct...
Are animals at the Prince George’s County Shelter “humanely” euthanized?
ASFAC does use euthanasia in certain circumstances. Euthanasia is the process of painlessly and humanely assisting the pet to...
What other animals can I adopt or foster?
You can adopt or foster any animal that is in our care, we run the gamut.
Can a parent and a child under 18 volunteer together?
Anyone 14+ can volunteer to work with animals in our facility. For those younger animal advocates we can work with groups to...
What can I do to get more animals adopted?
Get active in our animal community one way or another. Become a volunteer who takes a dog on doggy day out. Become a Foster who...
How can I support slowing overpopulation in our shelter facility?
Get any animals you have spayed or neutered. Spaying or neutering your animal is the best way to keep our County’s animal...