Skinny is Missing and Needs Your Help!

A beloved cat of some Cheverly residents has gone missing and they need your help in locating him asap. Their message is below.

Skinny has totally vanished and not come back since 3:30 PM. This is a cat who is totally comfort and food-oriented. He doesn't go far. But I have searched and called all the way around Valley Way and Lake, even though he was really just hanging out in front of the house, where there was no snow. In short, our beloved Skinny appears to be lost. He is large, about 2 years old and totally black EXCEPT for a small bit of white chest hair and a white area on the lower stomach that looks like underwear.We live on Lower Valley Way near Benton between Lake and 59th. If you have info or see him, pls let me know or call 301 386-4072.
Thanks!

Please note that the above is a picture of Skinny, but it's from when he was much younger. However, with this picture, you should get a good idea of his coloring and basic build.

Tuxedo Kitty Looking For Family To Love

A woman called me today about a cat that had been hanging around her place looking for food. She was unable to locate the original owners, so she brought the cat inside, but her husband is severely allergic and even keeping the cat on a different level of the house isn't helping. We're now looking to find her an forever home.

This striking kitty that they've named Candace is still young, probably no more that 2 years old. She's somewhat frisky and loves to run around after her toys. She seems perfectly healthy, and likes to sit on the recliner in her room. She instantly purrs as soon she enters the room. In fact, she's so engaging that she often wraps her tail around the legs of her caretaker! She may have been outside, on her own for a while as she does startle easily, so a little bit of TLC (primarily at first) should be utilized.

Do you our someone you know have room in your home and heart to adopt this special little girl? If so, please contact cheverlycarneys@gmail.com or 202 812-3233.

Hyattsville, MD: Lost chihuahua mix--need help flyering

Penelope, a chihuahua mix, was lost on Thursday, December 3 from her new adoptive home in Hyattsville, MD. If you find or see a chihuhua mix, please do not chase her. Please call 202-258-7198. Please join us to help flyer!

You can download the flyer and follow the search on Penelope's blog. There is a
Flyering Event Saturday

Breed Estimate: Chi & JRT mix
Gender: Female
Approximate weight: 22 pounds
Approximate age: 1-2 years

Want Holiday Pictures of Your Pets?

Get your pets holiday pictures done and support a Non-profit organization!

On December 5th from 2-6 pm Code Purple Photography will be at APAW Veterinary Hospital taking holiday pictures of your pets.

The sitting fee is $5 and includes 1 glossy 4x6 photo holiday card. 100% of the sitting fee will go to The Animal Protection League Inc. a 501(c) (3) dedicated to the care of injured, and/or neglected animals. All donations are tax deductible.


Additional photo packages available for a nominal fee.

location and contact information:
A.P.A.W. Veterinary Hospital and Wellness Center
7601 Good Luck Road
Lanham, MD 20706
(301) 552-3800

Wishing you and your pets a picture perfect holiday season!

Photo by Code Purple Photography:

Sadie Needs A Home

This is a courtesy post for somebody with friends in Cheverly:

We are moving to DC and can't bring our cat Sadie to the house we are renting. I have run out of rescue and shelter options, which I cannot bear anyway. Sadie is older but healthy. She is sweet but VERY skittish. She spends most of her day under the bed or in the closet, and joins us on the bed at night. She gets only hard food and just grazes, so you don't have to worry about a feeding schedule. She is as low-maintenance as an indoor cat can be. She is afraid of our 1-year-old but doesn't seem to mind older children anymore than she minds anyone else who knows not to chase her. Again, though, she is skittish and probably won't do a whole lot of ball-chasing or playing.

In a year or two, we will most likely have a house she can move back into, if you want this to be temporary. We are happy to provide you with initial supplies and a generous pet store credit.

Sadly, their original plans for her fell through at the last minute. They expressed that they may even consider paying all of her vet and food expenses if someone is willing to foster her long term, until their housing situation changes.

Who can resist this face?

If you're interested or know someone who is, please contact me via cheverlycarneys@gmail.com.

WARL's Berdina, still lost in Hyattsville, MD

Berdina has been lost since April--but was just seen recently near the new Hyattsville dog park.

I'll be out flyering this weekend; can you join me to help bring this girl home?

Sporadic updates are on Berdina's blog.



Read an article about lost dogs and Berdina here.

Heurich Dog Park dedication/grand opening, Hyattsville

12-4 Saturday, November 7, 2009: Heurich Dog Park dedication/grand opening.
Corner of Ager Rd and Nicholson St, Hyattsville, MD.

Come and bring your dog! More than 20 groups/businesses participating: Rescues, stores, vets, trainers, photographer, dogsitter, groomer, reiki professional, organic treat makers, pet-friendly apartment bldg, Low-cost microchipping, & Snifferdog sport/search and rescue dog handler & more. Most will be available to talk w/ you between 12 and 4 at their tables.

Also, enter your dog in the art contest, or dog/person lookalike contest!

Schedule:

12 noon--Event opens.

1 p.m. Ribbon cutting and speeches: Samuel J. Parker, Jr.- Chairman, Prince George's County Planning Board; Sen Paul Pinsky; Del Justin Ross; PGC Council member Will Campos; Hyattsville Mayor Bill Gardiner; and Sara Prigan (for Park Users).

2 p.m. 15-min discussion/ Q&A on Microchipping
Jackie Threatte, Chocolate Chip Dalmatian Assistance League (CCDAL), Adelphi, MD www.metrodcdals.org

2 p.m. Holistic care options for animals (nutrition, energy work, chiropractic, acupuncture, reiki/energy work) followed by free mini-demonstrations and discussions of reiki -- Lisa Dupree, RMT IARP Reiki Master / Teacher, www.ReikiTails.com

2:15 p.m. Dog/Person Lookalike Contest--Judging! !!

2:30 p.m. Puppies 101 and Helping Rescue Dogs become responsible members of your family -- Steve Markham, Dog Trainer, Mount Rainier, MD

2:30 p.m. Breed-Specific Legislation presentation/ talk by Anne Thomas, advocate for animals in Prince George's County

3 p.m. Snifferdog sport/search and rescue dogs presentation, with Laura Totis, Mid Atlantic DOGS, a human search & rescue organization/LJT Pet Tracking/LJT Training www.ljttraining.com www.ljtpettracking.com www.snifferdogsport.com

3 p.m. [not confirmed] Reading dog food labels and (if time) Raw feeding -- Pennye Jones-Napier The Big Bad Woof, Takoma Park, DC

3:30 p.m. Dog-Created Art Contest--Judging! !!

NOTE:
Be sure to visit the table where the MNCPPC will lay out plans for future changes to the dog park. Make comments on the plans!

Also, please let us know if you want to join the dog park list serv and/or be a part of charting the course of the future of the park:
http://pets.groups.yahoo.com/group/Heurich_Dog_Park_Hyattsville_MD/

Yorkie lost on the Hill

Cocoa, a Yorkshire Terrier, was last seen on Monday, October 26th in Capitol Hill in Washington, DC. If you see this dog, please call Grace at 202-360-7896. Please spread the word to any contacts you may have in the area and forward to any relevant lists. Flyer below.

Costume pics

Lost dog near us

Crossposted from Craig's List. If you see this dog, please email the contact listed below. Information will be updated with a picture and a phone number as soon as I get it:

LOST DOG (near Hyattsville)
Date: 2009-10-29, 8:30PM EDT
Reply to: comm-7use4-1443605324@craigslist.org [Errors when replying to ads?]

LOST DOG!!!! Brown, 55lb. male dog. 2-3 years old. cute face. Skittish near new people, but friendly. Is wearing a padded black collar with an extra metal clip on it and a red flea collar. He likes to explore, is a fast runner, and is very playful. He offers his paw whenever he sits. Last seen around 7:45am on October 29 in Edmonston (near Hyattsville, Bladensburg, Riverdale).

I took him in as a stray about a month ago and have gotten very attached! He opened the latch on my fence when I let him out this morning, and I haven't been able to find him. I really miss him and hope he's okay! If you see him, please let me know!!

Halloween

Do you have great pics of your pets in costume? If yes--send them in and we'll post them.

Try out those costumes next Saturday, Oct. 31 at Chateau Animaux's Howl-O-Ween:

Howl-O-Ween on Capitol Hill! On Saturday, October 31, 2009, we will have our annual Canine Costume Party in Lincoln Park, 12th and East Capitol Streets, SE, sponsored! Compete for prizes in 5 fun categories: Funniest, Scariest, Best Disguise, Best Dressed and Best in Show! This year's celebrity judges will include: Patty Brosmer, President, Capitol Hill Business Improvement District (BID); James Dalpee, Executive Director, Barracks Row Main Street; and Grace Steckler, President, Saving Grace Services, Inc. No entry fee or pre-registration required. Event starts at 2 PM! Free treat bags for all canine participants!

Please Help Us Find A Lost Kitty Named Cosmo

Cosmo is a fairly new addition to the Adams family. He somehow escaped out the back door of his home last night, around the 2800 block of 63rd Ave (near Forest and the community center).

He's an older kitten that's about 5 months old. Cosmo has a short, black coat with big and pretty golden eyes. He's a former feral, but hasn't been outdoors in a few months. Because of this, his old instinct to hide will probably kick in. Fortunately, though he's still timid, he's a very friendly cat to those he trusts.

If you happen to see him or able to help find him, please contact Caitlin at 301 583-8716.

Heurich Park Dog Park in Hyattsville is Now Open

Thanks to a tip from our local community listserv, we now know that Prince Georges first official dog park, Heurich Dog Park is open to the public!

Located at the corner of Nicholson Street and Ager Road in Hyattsville, this park has a separate section for small dogs, bag dispensers and trash cans. Future plans include adding a shelter for shade in the large dog park, shade trees, and agility obstacles. Additionally, when the water line is brought in from Nicholson Street to serve the concession/restroom next to the future adjacent artificial turf field, a water fountain will be installed next to the dog park.

A dedication and activity fair is tentatively scheduled for November 7th. In the meantime, get your dog and check out the new park!

Blessing of the Animals at St. George's

Blessing of the Animals
October 3, 2009 at 10:00 am

St George's Episcopal Church
7010 Glenn Dale Rd
Glenn Dale, MD 20769
(301) 262-3285‎
www.stgeo.org









Come to St. Georges on Saturday, October 3rd, at 10:00 am for the Blessing of the Animals service, held in honor of St. Francis' Day.

If you have a furry, feathered, or scaly companion that you wish to have blessed that day, come and join us. As part of the service, we will hold a memorial for those companion animals that we have loved and lost, and we hope that you may join us for that as well.

Coffee and baked goods for both people and their companion animals will be available for sale (starting at 9:00 am) with proceeds going to PAW, a local animal rescue and adoption organization.

Handsome yellow lab--needs forever home

Hi, I'm Brody! Are you looking for a wiggly lab that just wants to snuggle? 'Cause that's me! I am a young adult yellow lab mix, and around 50 pounds. I'm being fostered in Cheverly, so come and meet me!

My foster says I am awesome! I love to get attention and we are working on "sit," "no bark," and other commands. I pick them up pretty quickly - with the yummy treats I get, how can I not? I'm a smart boy!

I get along great with other dogs. I also love to play with tennis balls - actually, if you have a pilates ball, hey, I'll pay with that, too!

I'm housebroken and cratetrained. Hey, did I tell you I am pretty close to perfect? Yep, I'm cute, too! Come meet me for yourself and you will fall in love!

Free Spay/Neuter, September 19-20, 2009

Free Spay/Neuter Days

September 19, 2009 - September 20, 2009
Location: Forestville, MD

Saturday, September 19 and Sunday, September 20

Thanks to a generous grant from the Snyder Foundation for Animals, Inc. the SPCA/HS of Prince George's County, Inc. will provide free spay/neuter surgery for the pets of qualified, limited-income county residents. If your pet needs a rabies shot, you will be required to cover that cost only.

Appointment required. For more information, please call (301) 262-5625, ext. 6 or send an email to clinic@pgspca.org. See the posting here.

DIRECTIONS TO THE CLINIC:
Take the Capital Beltway (I-495/I-95) to the MD-4 North/West/Pennsylvania Ave (Exit-11B- towards Washington) and turn RIGHT onto Forestville Rd/Ritchie Rd. At the third stoplight, turn RIGHT onto D'Arcy Rd. The clinic is on the left side directly across from the OLD Prince George's County animal control facility.

Black Dog Roaming The Streets

This was posted on the Cheverly_Exchange earlier today:

FYI, I just saw an older, black, male dog with a collar and tags roaming around Crest & Forest. He has a little tuft of white on his chest but otherwise all black.

He took off before I could get ahold of him.

We're still trying to locate the dog, but if you happen to see it or know who may own it, please try and help reunite them asap.

Found dog, Euclid and Valley

A stray dog was found on Valley Way, near Euclid. She's a Shepherd mix of some sort, largish, very friendly. She's got a choke collar but no tags. Right now she's in a backyard. Let us know if she's yours or you think you know who she belongs to.

Contact Margaret: macdonahan@yahoo.com

Looking For The Owner Of This Lost Doggie

This lost dog was found earlier today. She was wandering around a neighborhood very close to Franklins (Farragut and 43rd Ave). She's wearing a collar, but there are no tags and she's not microchipped. This is a very sweet, affectionate dog that I'm sure misses her family and home.

If you know her owners or where she may live, please contact Meg.
Phone: 301 996-7816
Email: macaltman@verizon.net

Lost Border Collie

Rex, a one year old border collie wandered from his back yard this evening while his family was eating dinner. They live near the community center. He is a black and white border collie with floppy ears. If you see him or have him, please call me at 301-980-6154 (cell) or 301-386-3782 (home).

Free Pit Bull Spaying, Neutering and Health Screening

Date: September 04, 2009
Time: 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Location: The Washington Animal Rescue League's Medical Center

At the League's free one-day medical clinic for all pit bull and pit bull mixes, dogs will be spayed or neutered and given rabies, DHPP and bordetella shots. There are no charges for any of these services, no income or residence restrictions, and no appointments necessary. The clinic will be on a first come, first serve basis. Dogs must have an empty stomach for surgery so they should not be fed after 10:00 p.m. on Thursday, September 3rd. All dogs should be dropped off at the League's Medical Center between 8:00 a.m. and 9:00 a.m. on Friday, September 4th and picked up between 3:00 p.m. and 4:00 p.m. No rescue groups, please. For questions, call the League at 202-726-2273. (emphasis mine)

Additional info on this and other events may be found on the WARL website.

Adoption event on Sunday, College Park, MD

Come meet great Homeward Trails dogs in need of homes!

This Sunday, August 23rd
All Dogs Club
5115 Berwyn Road
College Park, MD
11:00-3:00

Some of the great dogs in attendance: Jordan, Holly Berry, Gidget, Mallory

Welfare advocates still wary of new oversight at Prince Georges County Animal Shelter

This week, The Gazette has an enlightening article regarding current management and their euthanasia rate.

Do you know where your cats are?

Somebody has been trapping feral cats in the area around Belleview Avenue and Kilmer Street. Apparently, this started a few weeks back and is still going on. If you care for ferals or even let your indoor cat outside, please keep a close eye on them. When these cats are trapped, they go straight to the PG Shelter and are put down. They get no second chances!

There is a more humane and effective way to deal with feral cats. If you or a neighbor cares for ferals, but need help stabilizing their population, please contact me thru cheverlycarneys@gmail.com. Feel free to contact me if you are also just interested in additional information and resources that pertain to feral cats.

Lost Homeward Trails foster dog, Langley Park, MD

Mallory is a shy shepherd mix, about 50 lbs, 5 years old, lost from her foster's home. Her photo and a continuing stream of information is posted at http://www.findmallory.blogspot.com/

Mallory has been missing since last night, August 5.

Call (917) 412-9540 or 301-642-0337 if seen. If seen, please do not chase her.

If you can help flyer the area and bring Mallory back to safety, please leave a comment and let us know!

Thank you!

Yorkiepoo may be at PG shelter--if you own this dog, go pick him up!

SPIKE - ID#A316538

My name is SPIKE.

I am a male, brown and white Soft-Coated Wheaten Terrier.

The shelter staff think I am about 6 months old.

I have been at the shelter since Jul 27, 2009.

This information is less than 1 hour old.

A316538 SC Wheaton Terr mix M Brown\Wht w Blk overlay, picked up from 6400 bl Landover Rd Hyattsville



The shelter is located at:

3750 Brown Station Road
Upper Marlboro, MD

**NEW PHONE NUMBER!!**
301-780-7200

Missing yorkie-poo

Cross posted from Craig's List:

Lost Puppy (Cheverly MD)
Date: 2009-07-29, 12:18PM EDT
Reply to: comm-g8n6r-1294656716@craigslist.org [Errors when replying to ads?]

Missing 6 1/2 month old Yorkie poo, Named Spike, Very friendly, Brown tones and scruffy looking, lost around hillside and Inwood St. Please E-mail if you found him or spotted him. We miss him very much.

Found - older calico kitty

A kindly Cheverly resident found this little girl in her yard on Cheverly Avenue. She quickly noticed that she was ill and took the cat to the Washington Humane Society - 7319 Georgia Avenue, NW, Washington DC. She's still there. They examined her and believe that she's an older cat with possible liver issues. They're hydrating her and will see how she responds. However, they're concerned, as she's also very emaciated. The good news is that she's still feisty and playful.

If this cat belongs to someone you may know, please have them contact Kelly at (703)216-5594.

Lost, found, and seen dogs

Seen dog: small furry yellow dog, possibly a Pomeranian mix, seen by me up and down Euclid, Lake, Valley, Forest, and Crest, all on the west side. Very shy, not interested in food, people, or dogs. Wearing a collar.

Lost: Rocky, signs on the west side of town--black dog. Details to come on this one.

Found: near 7-11 today, male, small, young dog without a collar. Details to come on this one, too.

If you have info on any of these dogs, please let us know!

Thanks!

Today is the last day for the PG animal facility under its current management

As many of you know, today is the last for animals at the current PG facility under the leadership of the Animal Protection League. We hope that all the animals are transferred, but know that adoptions are still down and owner relinquishments are still up--and while the new shelter facility itself is much larger, the budget will remain the same.

Here's an article about the move.

Click here for our past coverage!

Please consider adopting a shelter animal now! The current facility is here:

8311 DArcy Road
Forestville, MD 20747
Phone: 301-499-8300

Do you recognize this dog?

This dog was wandering around 63rd Place (between Jason and Josslyn). It seems to be a very friendly senior doggy. There is a red collar with outdated tag info that doesn't include ownership name, # or address.




If this is your dog or you know the owners, please contact 202 812-3233

Another Kitten Needs A Home!

Baby Boy is another recently rescued kitten from right here in Cheverly. He's approx. 4 weeks old. Though he's mostly black, these pictures don't really show the little tuft of white fur around his chest area. He's such a playful and affectionate kitten who will purr on command for treats and a good belly rub! He also loves to nestle close, whenever possible. His foster parent has a crazy work schedule, so this kitten deserves a home where he'll get lots of love and attention asap.

If you or anyone you know is interested in adopting him, please contact us via cheverlycarneys@gmail.com or at 202 812-3233.




(these pictures don't convey just how incredibly cute he is)

Cheverly Kittens Need A Home

Brothers, Sinatra and Tuffy are approx. 6 week old, healthy kitties recently rescued from a hard outdoor life by a kindly Cheverly resident. She's currently caring for them, but we're looking to find them a forever home. Sinatra (Siamese mix) is playful and affectionate while Tuffy (gray tabby) is still working that out. He does remain more cautious, though nothing a little time and affection won't change. Both kittens love their treats and are looking for a home where they will be loved and nurtured. They do not need to be adopted together but preference will be given to a home where they will not be an only cat.

For more details on adopting either or both, please contact us via cheverlycarneys@gmail.com or by calling 202 812-3233.

Low-Cost Pet Vaccines at SPCA/Humane Society of PG

The SPCA/Humane Society of PG offers a shot clinic the first Sunday of every month, with some exceptions. Rrabies shots cost $8, distemper vaccinations were $12 and a microchip cost $25.

You can read about the coverage in the Post here and on the SPCA website.

The clinic is located at:

SPCA/HS of Prince George's County
Spay/Neuter Clinic
8210 D'Arcy Road
Forestville, MD
1:00pm to 3:00pm

The Newfies are safe

Either the owner or Newfie rescue will help these girls! Yay!

Three Newfoundland girls at PG--in need of rescue

I have a newfie mix and adore the breed. They are fabulous dogs--extremely loyal and relatively mellow inside (though a bit drooly). There are three at Prince George’s County Animal Management Group, 8311 D'Arcy Road, Forestville, MD. 20747; 301-499-8300; www.princegeorgescounty.gov or for lost and found inquires only: www.petharbor.com or email fllogan@co.pg.md.us or call 301-499-8308. Dogs at PG don't have a lot of time to find a rescue, so please consider helping these girls!

Date 6/4/2009
Dog’s
# Breed Sex Description Location Found
312655 Newfoundland F Black 4600bl Garret Ave Beltsville
312656 Newfoundland F Chocolate 4600bl Garret Ave Beltsville
312689 Newfoundland F Black 4800bl Naples Ave Beltsville

Can anyone help them?

PG Shelter Changing Management

Check out the story here and here, from the Gazette and Post, respectively.

Liam still needs a home

Liam is in Cheverly in a foster home and is still looking for his forever home. Check out his petfinder page, and his new photos! Liam is completely housetrained and cratetrained. He's good with other dogs and loves long walks. He's a mellow fellow who would love to meet you!

Can you foster this pretty boy?

We desperately want to pull this 5 month old orange tabby from PG, an overcrowded shelter before, its too late but we need a foster or an adopter. We can have him vaccinated and neutered by next Thursday if we just have somewhere for him to go.

Please offer to adopt or foster him. You can even do a trial adoption. We even have some supplies you can have such as a litter box , bowls etc.

Leave a comment if you can help!

Animal Overcrowding Hurting PG Co. Shelter

"Several animals in Prince George's County face the possibility of being euthanized because the animal management facility in Forestville is receiving more pets than it can handle."

Check out the news story here.

Female pit found in Cheverly-- now at Washington Humane

This dog (not the fuzzy one) was found on Tremont Ave this afternoon - very friendly, no identification, but has a collar, female and very strong. She approached residents while in their yard and did not object to being put on a leash.

The folks who found the dog took her to Washington Humane. If this is your dog, please contact Washington Humane to reclaim her at 202-576-6664 (New York Avenue) or 202-723-5730 (Georgia Avenue).

Male Rottie found in Cheverly--now at PG shelter

PG Animal Control picked up a male Rottie in Cheverly on May 20. Animals at PG have very little time--please take a look to see if this is your dog.

311817 Rottweiler M Black\Brn 3400 bl Cheverly Ave Hyattsville

Prince George’s County Animal Management Group, 8311 D'Arcy Road, Forestville, MD. 20747; 301-499-8300; www.princegeorgescounty.gov or for lost and found inquires only: www.petharbor.com or email fllogan@co.pg.md.us or call 301-499-8308.

ChvProm is ON!

The ChvProm is ON!

Mark your calendars, click here to download to Outlook Express, and fill your iPhone!

ChvProm

May 29th, 2009 

Cheverly Town Hall

8pm to 1am

This is the 9th annual Cheverly Dance ( we just made that up) but it's important that you're at this one.  With red-hot music by Soul Revolver, Cheverly's own Beatles cover band, a tremendous selection of food (brought by you) and and tremendously fun and cool group of people to be around, you'll not want to miss it. 

So here are the details.  Email us at chvblog@gmail.com for tickets, and we'll have some ticket buying options soon.  Tickets are cheap, $10 apiece until May 26th, and $15 apiece until the 29th.  The ChvProm will provide the band, the location, ice, mixers and flatware.  You need to bring your own booze ( feel free to drop off some samples at our table) , and a finger food dish to share.  

Here's how the food works. 

Last name A -E : Fruits, Cold dishes, and cheeses

Last name F - J: Savory vegetarian dishes

Last name K - O: Savory carnivorous dishes

Last name P - Z: Desserts & sweetness

Full tables will be sold on a first-come first serve basis at $100 per table ( 10 seats)  

Any funds left over from ticket proceeds will donated to local non-profit organizations, so get your grant-writing skills ready

Compassion Watch on Prince George's CTV

Via PGFF:

There is a link between the various forms of cruelty -- spouse abuse, child abuse, elder abuse, and animal abuse. They all result from a lack of respect for living creatures, be they companion animals or our fellow humans. We at Prince Georges Feral Friends, SPCA, think that there is a good reason why Prince George's County has the second highest rate of crime in the state, and one of the highest kill rates in the country in our Animal Management facility. The new public access TV program, "Compassion Watch" will soon be hosting Dr. Ken Shapiro, CEO of the Animals and Society Institute, who will explain "The Link" between animal cruelty and other forms of violence.

Prince George's County sets a very bad example by showing little regard for the life of the animals or the citizens. For the second time in two years the contractor at the Animal Management Division facility has chosen NOT to renew their contract because of the county has failed to allow them to accomplish their mission of saving animals, increasing adoptions, reducing the kill rate, working with the community, etc. According to the County Budget 2007, the number of animals handled at that facility is increasing by about 2,000 every year and the percentage of those animals handled that are adopted into homes is decreasing -- now at about 11%. At the same time, by simply changing policies, Suzanne Kogut, director of the Charlottesville-Albemarle SPCA, an open admission shelter, increased their adoption rate from about 10% to over 90% in less than two years. Suzanne will also be a guest on a future program and will explain what she did to turn their failing shelter around.

Meet citizens of Prince George's County who have been harassed by Animal Management Division employees, accused of violations of non-existent laws, and fined thousands of dollars, simply for exercising compassion for homeless animals. Hear about what it is like to experience a hearing before the Commission for Animal Control, where the Animal Control Statute and even the Commission's own Rules of Procedure take a back seat.

You will also learn useful information from Christina Chambreau, DVM, author of "The Healthy Animal's Journal", who will explain some of the early signs of disease that can help you to keep your companion animal healthy.

... all this and lots more -- to teach compassion by promoting the positive experience of the human-animal bond.

"Compassion Watch" has been provided free of charge to Prince George's CTV as well as thirteen municipalities who requested it. Check their schedules to see when it is being aired. (emphasis mine)

PGFF has additional details on Compassion Watch here.

Nemo is Still Missing

If you've seen Nemo the cat, please contact Cheryl. If not, please keep a look out. His family misses him dearly.

PG SPCA/HS Franklins Fundraiser

The PG SPCA/HS is holding a fundraiser at Franklins on June 1st.

Please help the animals of Prince Georges County and either dine or shop at Franklins in Hyattsville on Monday, June 1st and give your receipt to the hostess or tell the cashier that you are there for the SPCA/HS of Prince George's County and we will receive 20% of your total. Franklins is located off of Rte. 1 in Hyattsvile. Please call (301) 927-2740 or for directions or click here for other upcoming events.

Low Cost Spay/Neuter Resources

Did you know that an altered pet is healthier, happier and more content? Well it's true! Spaying and neutering leads to less incidents of certain types of cancer and infections as well as less roaming and fighting. Most importantly, it ensures prevention of unwanted litters.

Now that you have the facts, feel free to utilize one of these local resources for low cost (for those who qualify-possibly free) spay and neuter services for your unaltered pets.

http://www.washhumane.org/snclinic.asp

http://www.warl.org/programs/spay_neuter.php

http://www.saveacat.org/programs.html#lowcost

http://www.pgspca.org/clinic/

Additionally, like many communities, we have a feral cat issue here in Cheverly. This is something that we at CHVDog will soon be addressing in detail. Stay tuned! In the meantime, if you're concerned for the welfare of these kitties but don't know what to do, look no further. Here are links for some excellent organizations that can provide you with guidance, traps and low cost spay and neuter services.

http://www.washhumane.org/catnipp.asp

http://www.pgferals.org/info/display?PageID=24

http://www.metroferals.org/clinic/index.htm

http://www.saveacat.org/programs.html#lowcost

If you know of another great resource that's not on the list, please let us know.

Please help us with Finding NEMO the cat!

Nemo is a rather large, green eyed, grey haired kitty that is sporting a purple collar (without tags) who has been missing since Thursday evening (4/23).

This big kitty is a very friendly cat that likes to introduce himself to passersby and has even been known to show a dog or two what side of the street to walk on. However, he is not normally a wanderer, so his family is very worried.

His home is on Cheverly Circle, but if you've seen a kitty that fits his description anywhere here in town, please contact Cheryl Conto immediately at 240 353-2711 or via email at CheryltheMom@aol.com.

BARK IN THE PARK, May 3, Bowie

THE BOWIE BAYSOX ARE HAVING A "BARK IN THE PARK" PROMOTION NIGHT ON MAY 3RD AT 2:05 PM AT PRINCE GEORGES STADIUM.
Ticket Prices:
General Admission
Adult: $9
Youth (3-12), Senior Citizen, Active Military: $6
Upper Reserved
Adult: $11
Youth (3-12), Senior Citizen, Active Military: $9
Lower Reserved: $14

Dogs (must be on leash): FREE w/owner's ticket.

Purchase your tickets today by calling the Box Office at (301) 464-4856

Low-cost shot clinic, May 3, 2009

Low-Cost Shot Clinic

May 3, 2009
Location: Forestville, MD

SPCA/HS of Prince George's County Spay/Neuter Clinic
8210 D'Arcy Road
Forestville, MD
1:00pm to 3:00pm

(Open to the public -- county residence not required.) Rabies shots are $8; distemper shots are $12. We also offer microchipping for $25. Cash and credit card only; no checks. All animals must be leashed or in a carrier. Bring an up-to-date rabies certificate; without it the animal will be given a 1-year vaccine.

DIRECTIONS TO THE CLINIC:
Take the Capital Beltway (I-495/I-95) to the MD-4 North/West/Pennsylvania Ave (Exit-11B- towards Washington) and turn RIGHT onto Forestville Rd/Ritchie Rd. At the third stoplight, turn RIGHT onto D'Arcy Rd. The clinic is on the left side directly across from the Prince George's County animal control facility.

CHVDog is in News!

Have you seen the article featuring CHVDog in this week's Gazette? If not, please do and help us spread the word about CHVDog and it's valuable service for the animals of our community.