‘Find Your Better Half’ at Montgomery County Animal Services and Adoption Center Half-Off Adoption Event for Large Dogs Feb. 14-15 – Mocofeed

Montgomery County Animal Services and Adoption Center (MCASAC) will host a special reduced-fee adoption event for dogs weighing over 40 pounds on Saturday, Feb. 14, and Sunday, Feb. 15.  

With nearly 80 large dogs in need of homes, the shelter is at critical capacity and urgently needs adopters. If you’ve been thinking about adding a dog to your family, now is the perfect time. 

Adoption fees vary by dog’s age: 

• Dogs under six months: $75 
• Dogs six months and older: $50 
• Dogs over seven years old: $37.50 

Adoptions are processed on a first-come, first-served basis, and there may be wait times. All adoptions are same-day, so please come prepared to take your new dog home by bringing a leash and a collar or harness. 

For details, visit MCASAC’s website. 

New animals arrive at the shelter regularly. To see available pets, visit MCASAC’s Adoptable Animals page or stop by the facility during open hours. 

The shelter is located at 7315 Muncaster Mill Road in Derwood.  

The adoption center is open:  

• Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday: noon  – 7:00 PM 
• Saturday & Sunday: noon – 5:00 PM 
• Closed Wednesdays  

The MCASAC is operated by the County’s Office of Animal Services and provides high-standard sheltering and care to homeless, abused, and neglected animals. It is the County’s only open-admission, municipal shelter. Through adoptions, education, and outreach, MCASAC serves as a critical community resource, promoting and advocating for responsible pet care. Animal Services officers are available seven days a week to investigate complaints and respond to animal emergencies 24 hours a day. For more information, visit www.montgomerycountymd.gov/animalservices. 

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