Tri-County Animal Shelter News for May 2018

TCAS Newsletter for May 2018

Billy's Blurb: May is National Chip Your Pet Month

Billy wants to stress the importance of getting your pet microchipped and keeping the contact information up to date with the chip company.

All pets should wear a collar and tags, but a microchip is permanent identification that cannot fall off or be removed. Providing your pets with both a tag and a microchip can help ensure that your animal is returned to you. Studies show that lost dogs with a microchip are 2.5 times more likely to be returned to their owners than dogs without chips; cats with microchips are 20 times more likely to be returned to their owners. If your pet gets lost, they are more likely to find their way back home, if they have a microchip, and are also wearing their collar with tags.

Once your animal is microchipped, don’t forget that it is crucial to register your pet’s microchip and keep the information current.

During the month of May, bring your cat or dog to the Tri-County Animal Shelter [ map ] and get a chip for just $10. Cats and dogs must be leashed or in a carrier.

For more information on microchipping:

Cinco De Meow 'O!

Come celebrate with us and take home a new feline friend!

Saturday, May 5

All adult cats (age 1+) are just $5, and kittens are $50. It's the purr-fect excuse to visit the shelter to support the animals.

Coming to an area near you . . .

The Tri County Animal Shelter will be out in your neighborhood with animals available for adoption. Are you looking for your new best friend? Then stop by to meet the animals available for adoption. We will have dogs, cats and maybe even a critter or two.

Now is a great time to find a new best friend.

May 5, 11 a.m.-3 p.m.: Tractor Supply White Plains [map]
May 12, 10 a.m.-3 p.m.: St. Charles Towne Center Waldorf [map]
May 19, 10 a.m.-4 p.m.: SMAWL Fair St. Mary’s County Fairgrounds [map]
May 19, 11 a.m.-3 p.m.: Pet Valu Brandywine [map]

Spay and Neuter Services and Clinics

Calvert Well Pet Clinic

443-295-7873

Humane Society of Charles County

301-645-8181

*Discounts available to those who quality.

Paw Prints Animal Hospital

301-885-0263

*Discounts available to those who quality.

The Well Pet Clinic

301-866-0303

The Spay Spot

301-254-8151

SoMD Spay and Neuter (SPOT)

(Calvert Residents Only)

410-562-6516

Learn more about the importance of spaying/neutering your pet:

Humane Society of the United States

Snap and AVMA

The Tri-County Animal Shelter is located at 6707 Animal Shelter Road in Hughesville [ map ]. Shelter staff can be reached at 301-932-1713 or 800-903-1992 .

View animals available for adoption at:

Tri-County Animal Shelter | Petfinder

Adoption hours are Monday-Friday, Noon to 5 p.m. and Saturday, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Did you know that tags and licenses are required for pets in our area? Visit your local government sites for me information.

Get Connected to Charles County Government

www.CharlesCountyMD.gov