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Chompers'
pet food bank
Sunday, February 19 The Wine Harvest Thursday, February 23 stop by & grab a drink - a percentage of sales from the entire day will be donated to MCHS! St. Pawtrick's Day Thursday, March 15 6-8:30pm at Dogtopia of White Flint -- details to come |
| Our featured adoptable pet |
Meet Turnip!
I'm a friendly, 2-yr-old neutered black smoke rabbit and, I am litter box trained.
I'm calm and I enjoy being held.
Come meet "Turnip" at the shelter during normal business hours. |
Another
happy ending
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 Dear foster mom, Fiona and Cleo enjoyed their first trip to Canada in July. They were very good travelers and enjoyed it immensely. We went again for 10 days in September and they remembered all their favorite spots from going in July. They've gotten so big, they aren't kittens anymore, but they are still just as sweet as can be and we are sick in love with them. Julie W. |
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Greetings!
 February is Adopt-A-Shelter- Rabbit month, and we have dozens of rabbits here at MCHS waiting for homes. But before jumping on the bandwagon, we'd like to recommend you read some dos and don'ts about bunny care. |
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Transport vehicles needed
To boost our adoption efforts, MCHS needs donations of transport vehicles:
A transport van -- large-capacity vehicle to transport equipment and/or animals in crates to off-site adoption events. Good body and in good working condition.
A 4WD vehicle -- large-capacity vehicle with 4WD for emergency response in inclement weather, as well as for animal transport year-round. Good body and in good working condition.
If you have such a vehicle to donate, please contact MCHS at mchs@mchumane.org or 240-773-5973. Thank you. |
| Groundbreaking!
We were very excited to attend the groundbreaking ceremony for the county animal shelter on Jan. 28 in Derwood. We are looking forward to the facility's opening. Find out more on the county's website.
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In Memoriam
We are saddened at the loss of a valued employee and friend. Long-time animal devotee and MCHS employee Dottie Bronicki passed away on Sunday, Jan. 15.
Dottie joined the MCHS staff in July 1994, and worked in several departments, most recently in Lost & Found. She was a lifelong animal lover, and was particularly devoted to Whippets, which she bred and showed for many years. We will miss Dottie, and will always remember her contributions to MCHS and the welfare of animals in our community.
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Register today for Paws in the Park
Start raising money to help homeless animals
Sunday, April 29, 2012
Bohrer Park in Gaithersburg
In partnership with the City of Gaithersburg
Paws in the Park registration is NOW OPEN! Join us for a fun event for the whole family! Visit the event website to sign up NOW and see how you can start helping homeless animals.
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Join the crusade for canine comforts
 MCHS is accepting donations of new or used blankets, bedding and toys.
Donations will go to the shelter dogs and can be dropped off throughout the month of February at the shelter or at bark! locations in Rockville, Gaithersburg/ Kentlands and Olney.
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Virginia-Maryland Dog magazine to highlight MCHS
MCHS is delighted to be featured in the upcoming spring issue of The Virginia-Maryland Dog magazine. Both as a quarterly print magazine and an extensive website/pet directory, The Virginia-Maryland Dog supports non-profit canine organizations in both states. Request a listing of distribution locations in your area by email, or come to MCHS during our regular business hours to pick up a copy in person, starting March 1.
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Pawpons
Here's a reminder that MCHS is partnered with the pet daily deals site, Pawpons.com. Register for Pawpons and list MCHS as your target organization, and a portion of every deal you purchase will go to the homeless animals of MCHS.
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Kudos
 ... to our volunteer of the month: Shari Kalina, who in addition to her regular amazing work as a dog handler, has also recently brought in 3 different dog walking companies/rescues to commit staff time to walk the shelter dogs. ... to our supporters in the community: bark!, Walks n Love, Got Paws?, Francine's Funwalks, Unleashed, Pet Barn, and Club Wags for pet food donations and Network Express for being our IT go-to guys. |
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