08/12/2026
THESE DOGS HAVE BEEN LABELED URGENT FOR SPACE.
To see bios of the dogs below please search by name or ID number here: https://24petconnect.com/PGEOADOPT?at=DOG
They need adoption, rescue, or foster commitment by Tuesday, August 18th and have to leave the shelter by 7pm or they will be euthanized.
Prince George’s County Animal Shelter
3750 Brown Station Rd, Upper Marlboro, MD
☎️ 301-780-7200
⏱️ Tuesday - Friday , 11am - 7pm*
⏱️ Saturday, 10am - 4pm*
*Arrive one hour before closing time
⛔️ Shelter is CLOSED Sunday & Monday
Prospective fosters, please apply to the following rescue partners to become a foster and save a life:
Furever Home Animal Rescue Adopt A Homeless Animal Rescue P3 - Perfectly Paired Pitties Rescue Fierce Love Rescue LOVEPAWS bravebabesanimalrescue Daisy’s Legacy Genesis Pit Bull Rescue happygoluckymastiffrescue Wiggles Way Rescue Laila’s Legacy Animal Rescue Vindicated Pit Bull Rescue Key To Lion’s Heart Rescue
IMPORTANT UPDATE FOR PG COUNTY RESIDENTS
As of February 2, 2026, pit bulls and terrier mixes are LEGAL to foster and adopt in Prince George’s County following the repeal of breed-specific legislation that had been in place since 1997.
We are not the animal shelter, and we are not an animal rescue. We are an advocacy organization working hard to support keep pets and their families together in Prince George’s County, MD. For more information or to get involved please visit our website at PetUnityProject.org
Beyond a Buddy PG is a new nonprofit dedicated to helping shelter pets thrive at Prince George’s County Animal Shelter
A note of gratitude & perspective: We appreciate the Prince George’s County Animal Shelter for their transparency and for guiding us when our community needs to step up most. We also want to acknowledge the shelter staff, as the reality of possible euthanasia takes an immense emotional toll. Overcrowding is a nationwide crisis, not unique to PG County, and even “no kill” shelters are facing these heartbreaking decisions. If you’re feeling anger or frustration, we encourage you to redirect that energy into joining this community and being part of the solution.
“No-Kill” Shelters:
“No-kill” means saving 90%+ of animals, not 100%. Open-access shelters (like Prince George’s County) must take E