Why is the ASFAC always overpopulated?
ASFAC is an open admission facility and takes in animals from across the County in a variety of manners. We accept strays, owner...
Why is ASFAC often referred to on social media as a Kill shelter?
There is a common misnomer that “No Kill” shelters are where no animal is euthanized. To be a “No Kill” shelter the shelter...
How Can I Become an Animal Volunteer?
Volunteers are a huge part of our operations and assist in a wide variety of ways here at the facility, including core functions...
What services does the animal facility offer? Are any free or low-cost?
ASFAC offers a wide variety of services depending on if the animal comes into our care or not. Any animal that comes into our...
What animals are most at risk of becoming sick?
Animals who have lower immune responses, such as young, old, or sick animals are most at risk for becoming sick.
How can I become a foster caregiver?
Please visit our Foster web page here , to find information on our Foster process. We vet all of our fosters to make sure we are...
What animals are most at risk of not being adopted or fostered?
Puppies, small dogs, and kittens are mostly short stay animals. All other animals move a little slower within the facility...
What donations are most impactful to the facility?
Any donation of new items for animals, new towels or bedding, or funds are greatly appreciated. The best thing to donate is...
If I live outside of Prince George’s County, how can I support the County animal facility?
Anyone who lives outside of the County can have the same impact as those inside the County, minus paying the taxes that fund our...
How can I as a resident find out about adoption events? Can I co-host an adoption event?
The best place to find out about our adoption events is on our website or through our social media. Those places will have...