3+ day, 15+ hour ago  (345+ words) The St. Mary's County Animal Adoption & Resource Center in Leonardtown, Md., has extended its emergency closure to the public through Monday, March 16, 2026, due to a significant influx of animals that has overwhelmed available space and staff resources. The shelter, operated by…...

4+ day, 13+ hour ago  (424+ words) UPPER MARLBORO, Md. " Twenty-eight dogs face euthanasia at the Prince George's County Animal Shelter due to severe overcrowding, with a deadline for commitments by noon and pickups by 6 p.m. on March 17, 2026. The shelter released the latest urgent list on March 11, urging adopters,…...

1+ mon, 1+ week ago  (261+ words) Prince Frederick, Md. " Nutter Butter, a young adult male dog at the Calvert County Animal Shelter, also known as the Linda L. Kelley Animal Shelter, awaits adoption after spending time in the facility without a permanent home. The shelter, located at 5055 Hallowing…...

1+ mon, 1+ week ago  (350+ words) The Linda L. Kelley Animal Shelter in Prince Frederick, Maryland, launched its Pawfect Match adoption special on Feb. 10, 2026, offering reduced fees to encourage pet adoptions during the Valentine's Day season. The promotion runs through Feb. 21, 2026, at the Calvert County facility. Adoption…...

2+ mon, 17+ hour ago  (359+ words) LEONARDTOWN, Md. " Facing a sharp increase in animal shelter intake, the Commissioners of St. Mary's County approved a new partnership designed to support the county's Animal Adoption and Resource Center and expand lifesaving services without adding costs to the county budget....

2+ mon, 4+ day ago  (633+ words) David M. Higgins II is an award-winning journalist passionate about uncovering the truth and telling compelling stories. Born in Baltimore and raised in Southern Maryland, he has lived in several East Coast states, giving him a broad perspective on American life…...