Support Your Local Shelter

Have the kids been begging you for a brand new pet? If you’re thinking of adding a four-legged friend to your Chevy Chase home, there are plenty of animals in need. Be sure to check out your local humane society for dogs, cats and small pets.

WHERE CAN I ADOPT?

Montgomery County Humane Society in Rockville (about fifteen minutes from North Chevy Chase) has many loving pets hoping to find the right owner. If you think humane shelters are only for cats and dogs, think again. Small animals like rabbits, birds and guinea pigs are also available.

You can visit the animals from 12 p.m. to 7 p.m. Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays and Fridays, and 12 p.m. to 5 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays.

OFF-SITE ADOPTION EVENTS NEAR CHEVY CHASE

If you’re in the Rockville area this weekend, stop by the Rockville Petsmart on Nicholson Lane on April 28. Pets will be available for adoption from noon to 3 p.m.

If you’re a dog lover, you won’t want to miss the upcoming Paws in the Park event in Gaithersburg on April 29. Bring the dog (or just yourself) to the largest dog walk in the county. There will be games for you and your pet, prizes, vendors, raffles and dogs available for adoption.

Register online by April 28 or onsite the day it begins.

HOW CAN I ASSIST HOMELESS PETS?

You don’t have to adopt shelter animals to lend your support. Here are a few ways you can help out.

FOSTER CARE Open up your home to an animal of your choice. You can help these animals by providing food, supplies and socialization. If interested, be sure to fill out the MCHS foster application.

VOLUNTEER Opportunities are available for adults and youths. Job duties may include roles like Animal Transporter, Dog Trainer, Dog Handler, Cat Handler, Humane Education Assistant and Shelter Host. Be sure to fill out the proper volunteer request form if interested.

DONATE If you don’t have a chance to volunteer your time, a donation will greatly benefit these pets in need. Monetary donations can be made in memory of a special person or pet, and can be mailed or made online.

Have you been searching for a pet lately? Let us know how that’s been going!