The Montgomery County Animal Services and Adoption Center (MCASAC) continues to operate at critical capacity for dogs. Beginning Sunday, Jan. 14, the shelter in Derwood will be open for adoptions seven days a week.
In addition to extending hours, adoptions will no longer be conducted by appointment and will be walk-in only, first-come, first served. The adoption questionnaire may be completed online before visiting the shelter, or it can be filled out at the shelter.
MCASAC’s new hours of operation are noon-7 p.m. Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday and noon-5 p.m. on Wednesday, Saturday and Sunday. Adoptions are same day so anyone interested in adopting a pet should come prepared with a pet carrier for cats or a collar and leash for dogs.
Adopters are required to bring rabies vaccination certificates for cats, dogs and ferrets they own when they come to adopt. Montgomery County residents must license their pets before they will be added to the waiting list to meet with an adoption counselor. Patrons may experience wait times during peak hours.
“We hope these changes will encourage more adoptions and better serve our community members,” said Faith Koleszar, the adoption supervisor in a news release.
More information about the adoption process can be found online at the MCASAC web page.
The shelter also runs a foster program; learn about the program at the MCASAC Fostering web page. Fostering is free and the supplies needed to care for the dogs are provided by MCASAC.
The adoption center is located at 7315 Muncaster Mill Road in Derwood.
