Pet Lovers Companion MD Edition 2016-17

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Contents

Features 7 Yes, Peanut Butter CAN be Dangerous for your Dog! 11 Impact of collaborative care on canine congestive heart failure patient survival 14 Keeping your pets safe‌.

Microchipping what is it and why?

19 Seasonal Hazards 22 Experience Matters 24 Pet Care for Senior Dogs and Cats

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IMPORTANT PHONE NUMBERS

Emergency Animal Hospitals

Chesapeake Veterinary Referral and Emergency

808 Bestgate Road, Annapolis. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 410-224-0331

Pet + ER

10000 Old Columbia Rd, Columbia. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . COMING SOON! 1209 Cromwell Bridge Rd, Baltimore. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 410-252-8387

Animal Control & Animal Shelters

Anne Arundel County Animal Control, 411 Maxwell Frye Road. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 410-222-8900 Animal Welfare Society of Howard County, 8556 Davis Road, Columbia. . . . . . . . . . . . . 410-465-4350 Baltimore Animal Rescue & Care Center, 301 Stockholm Street, Baltimore . . . . . . . . . . . 410-396-4695 Baltimore County Animal Services, 13800 Manor Road, Baldwin . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 410-887-7297 Bowie City Animal Control, 15901 Excalibar Road, Bowie . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 301-262-6200 x 3002 Gaithersburg City Animal Control, 31 S. Summit Avenue, Gaithersburg. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 301-258-6343 Howard County Animal Control, 8576 Davis Road, Columbia. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 410-313-2780 Montgomery Co. Humane Society, 1300 East Gude Drive, Rockville. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 240 252-2555 Prince Georges Animal Mngt Div, 3750 Brown Station.Rd.,Upper Marlboro. . . . . . . . . . . 301-780-7200 Rockville City Animal Control, 111 Maryland Avenue, Rockville. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 240-314-8930 SPCA of Anne Arundel County, 1815 Bay Ridge Avenue, Annapolis . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 410-268-4388 Washington Animal Rescue League, 71 Oglethorpe Street, NW Wash. DC. . . . . . . . . . . . . 202-726-2556 Washington Humane Society, 1201 New York Avenue, NE, Wash. DC. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 202-576-6664

Emergency Animal Care Planning

United Animal Nations’ Emergency Animal Rescue Service (EARS). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 916-429-2457 (a volunteer service for rescuing animals in major disaster areas)

Injured Wildlife

All Creatures Great and Small Wildlife Center, Inc., Columbia. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 410-740-5096 Nuisance Wildlife, MD Dept. of Nat. Resources, 580 Taylor Ave., Annapolis . . . . . . . . . . 877-463-6497 Second Chance Wildlife Center, 7101 Barcellona Drive, Gaithersburg . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 301-926-9453

Poison Control

ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 800-548-2423

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Yes, Peanut Butter CAN be Dangerous for your Dog!

By Pennye Jones-Napier, The Big Bad Woof Retail & Delivery

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ow many times have you had Pet Professionals, your local pet supply store, your neighbors and your friends tell you about using Peanut Butter in your pup’s favorite toy, to re-activate a bone, or to give medicine in a tasty treat? In all fairness, it has been relatively safe all these years, but now there is a hidden danger in SOME Peanut Butter brands that could be lethal for your favorite companion.

That danger is a sugar substitute called Xylitol, and while it is safe for people, even a small amount of this substance can be cause dramatic illness and even death in canines.

Ingestion of as little as 0.1 gram (g) of xylitol per kilogram (kg) of body weight (0.1 g/kg) can cause a rapid and danger ous drop in a dog’s blood sugar (a condition called “hypoglycemia”).

Hypoglycemia can show as staggering, appearing disoriented, collapse, weakness, and seizures. Just slightly more than that, approx. 0.5 g/kg xylitol ingestion, can lead to debilitating, and sadly often deadly, destruction of a dog’s liver cells.

Are there alternates to Peanut Butter that are safe?

Absolutely! One of the best alternatives if you feel you need to make a switch is Almond Butter.

While both Peanut Butter and Almond Butter have almost equal amounts of fiber, there are

some nice benefits to feeding your dog Almond Butter including: • Contains a high amount of Vitamin E, which is great for their skin & Coat • Has a higher amount of Magnesium, which nourishes the nervous system • It contains 100% more Iron, which helps oxygenate the blood • Almond Butter is a good source of Omega 3’s • No matter whether you decide to switch to Almond Butter or Peanut Butter, choose only plain, natural butters without any additives from your local grocer. Be sure to read those labels, and as an added tip, with Almond Butter keep it in the refrigerator to thicken it.

If you want Peanut Butter that is all peanuts, we suggest you shop at your local natural food store. You can also check out DogsButter as a safe alternative to commercial peanut butter which may have added sweeteners. It is available in 3 varieties of functional treats, including Original, Immunity & Digestion, and Skin & Coat.

Pennye Jones-Napier is Alphawoof at The Big Bad Woof , a Local Retail & Delivery Service.

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SOCIAL SCENE WASHINGTON HUMANE SOCIETY-WASHINGTON ANIMAL RESCUE LEAGUE

2016 Designs for Felines Top Design Second Place winning team from Howard University.

Mark Del Rosso, Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer of Audi of America & wife Teresa Del Rosso, Owner, DC Elite Image, with Sasha at the 10th Annual Fashion for Paws Runway Show. Photo by Moshe Zusman Photography

WHS-WARL volunteers serving pasta at the 2016 Pasta for Pets event.

From left to right: Dustin Hopkins (Washington Redskins) & Gabby Hopkins with their dog along with Julie Cousins & Kirk Cousins (Washington Redskins) with their adopted dog at the 29th Annual Bark Ball.

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2015 DC Walk for the Animals participant.

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A collection of photos from Baltimore Humane Society - Holiday Open House & Pictures with Santa, Black Tie & Tails Gala and the Dog Fest

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SOCIAL SCENE

A collection of photos from PGSPCA’s events - Diamond Dogs of the Game at the Bowie Baysox home baseball games, monthly free spay/neuter clinics, low-cost shots and microchipping at the June 4th Greenbelt Pet Expo.

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Impact of collaborative care on canine congestive heart failure patient survival Bonnie K. Lefbom, DVM, DACVIM; Neal K. Peckens, DVM, DACVIM CVCA Cardiac Care for Pets

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ver the past few decades, veterinary medicine has responded to the shift of the pet being treated more and more as a member of the family. Specialty veterinary medicine, as well as 24/7 emergency care for companion animals, has become widely available in many areas as people continue to request a level of medical care for their pets that they would for themselves.

Dogs and cats typically hide early signs of heart disease until the disease has progressed significantly and is harder to treat. Thus, early, accurate diagnosis as well as the most appropriate treatment plan is key to successful intervention and treatment of disease in pets. We have long known that collaboration between primary care veterinarians and board certified cardiologists for patients with

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heart disease results in a better outcome for patients and improved quality of life. CVCA has published a study to determine the effect of the partnership between primary care veterinarians (pcDVM) and in person boardcertified veterinary cardiologists (BCVC) on survival time of dogs after the onset of congestive heart failure (CHF) and associated revenue for the attending pcDVMs. In this study, the medical records of canine patients suffering from congestive heart failure due to mitral valve disease were reviewed. The survival times of the patients who had been managed jointly by a primary care veterinarian and in person veterinary cardiologist were compared to the patients

whose owners had elected not to see a cardiologist. The patients who were cared for by both the primary care veterinarian and cardiologist lived 74% longer than those who did not see a specialist.

As in human medicine, a board certified veterinary specialist is someone who has devoted years of additional training and testing to become experts in a particular body system or field. This allows for more accurate diagnosis and proper intervention which is especially critical with heart disease, which can go undetected in pets until advanced stages. Ongoing management of cardiac disease includes routine communication between the client, primary care veterinarian, and cardiologist to ensure that the patient is always receiving the right combination of medications over time. This ongoing collaboration and partnership ensure the patient is receiving the best possible treatment plan to provide a long, happy life which is exactly what we all wants for our pets.

To learn more about CVCA Cardiac Care for Pets visit our website at www.cvcavets.com or our Facebook page at www.facebook.com/ CVCAVETS.

Bonnie Lefbom, DVM, Diplomate, ACVIM (Cardiology)Â Neal Peckens, DVM, Diplomate, ACVIM (Cardiology)

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From the Publisher Hello Fellow Pet Lovers, It’s with great excitement that our team brings you the next edition of the Maryland/DC Pet Lovers Companion. It is once again an outstanding educational, comprehensive resource for pet lovers in Maryland and DC thanks to the amazing Pet Lovers Companion team! You are going to love this edition and use it all year long.

The Maryland/DC Pet Lovers Companion is part of a larger family of DC Metro pet publications. Take time to look for the Northern Virginia Pet Lovers Companion or the quarterly NOVADog Magazine (novadogmagazine.com). They are both wonderful resources for all of your pet needs. Our family of publications works tirelessly to provide educational resources, support non-profits and animal welfare organizations to improve the lives of abused and homeless animals and provide you information on the fun and charitable events to attend that support our mission of helping area animals. There are so many opportunities to engage and so many wonderful events coming up; I hope to meet you at an upcoming event.

On a personal note, our furry family grew this year.

Maggie, our 9 year old mixed breed dog and our 2 bunnies Alice and Boppity were joined by Zoom Zoom the hamster. His personality is quite adorable and sweet, but he lives up to his namesake and regularly zooms around in his wheel and through is many tunnels. He’s also super fun to cuddle as and my three kids take turns holding him as they are watching TV or doing homework. I think he knows he is very loved in his new home!

Our Facebook page and newsletters have been growing and growing. Be the first to know about the giveaways and contests we hold and also learn about fun events in your area. It’s an active way to engage with us and other pet lovers – and it’s quick and easy to do, Like us today AND become a regular visitor!

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There are some great article within the pages you are about to explore and some fantastic resources for your use. Thank you for your continued support. I would absolutely love to hear from you about what you would like to see included next year and what you found useful. Please let the establishments you frequent know that you heard about them in the Pet Lovers Companion so we can continue to grow and develop our community. I am looking forward to a great year and hope you are too. Please reach out – come to an event, drop an email and join us on Facebook! See you soon.

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Keeping your pets safe….

Microchipping what is it and why?

By Jill Barsky, Pet Friendly Realtor

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microchip implant is an identifying integrated circuit placed under the skin of an animal. The chip, about the size of a large grain of rice, uses passive RFID (Radio Frequency Identification) technology, and is also known as a PIT tag (for Passive Integrated Transponder).

- Wikipedia The following is provided by HomeAgain®. https://public.homeagain.com/ Registered microchips give lost pets the best chance of returning home. The statistics indicate that missing pets rarely make it home.

Why Microchip Your Pet? • The American Humane Association estimates over 10 million dogs and cats are lost or stolen in the U.S. every year.

• One in three pets will become lost at some point during their life.

A study published in the Journal of the American Veterinary Medical Association, including 53 animal shelters across the U.S., confirmed the high rate of return of microchipped dogs and cats to their families, and the importance of microchip registration.

From the study: • Only about 22 percent of lost dogs that entered the animal shelters were reunited with their families. However, the return-toowner rate for microchipped dogs was over 52 percent (a 238 percent increase).

• Less than 2 percent of lost cats that entered the animal shelters were reunited with their families. The return-to-owner rate for microchipped cats was dramatically higher at over 38 percent (more than 2000 percent better).

• Only 58 percent of the microchipped animals’ microchips had been registered in a database with their pet parent’s contact information.

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to keep charged, wear out, or replace. The microchip will last your pet’s lifetime.

Q: Why does my pet need a microchip when he already wears a collar with tags?

A: All pets should wear collar tags imprinted with their name and the phone number of their pet parent, but only a microchip provides permanent ID that cannot fall off, be removed, or become impossible to read.

Q: How much does it cost to microchip my pet?

A: The average cost to have a microchip implanted by a veterinarian is around $45, which is a one–time fee and often includes registration in a pet recovery database.

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adoption paperwork, or have your pet scanned for a microchip at your next vet visit to reveal the unique microchip ID number and register it.

Q: Isn’t microchipping only for dogs?

A: All pets need to be microchipped.

Cats often do not wear collars, and may not have any other form of ID. A recent study showed that less than 2% of cats without microchips were returned home. However, if a cat is microchipped, the return-to-owner rate is 20 times higher than if the cat was not microchipped.

Q: Can anyone with a scanner access my contact information from the chip?

A: Microchips carry only a unique identification number.

If your pet gets lost and is taken to a vet clinic or animal shelter, your pet will be scanned for a microchip to reveal his unique ID number. That number will be called into the pet recovery service, and you

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will be contacted using the contact information on file with your pet’s microchip. **It is vital to keep your contact information up to date so that you can be reached.

to be replaced. Pet parents can also check to make sure their pet’s microchip is still working by asking a vet to scan it during their pet’s next checkup.

Q: How many times do I need to microchip my pet?

Q: My pet has a microchip. Is that all I need to protect him if he gets lost?

A: A microchip will normally last the lifetime of your pet because it is composed of biocompatible materials that will not degenerate over time.

A: A microchip is only the first step! You must register your pet’s microchip to give your pet the best protection.

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Register your pet’s microchip in a national pet recovery database such as HomeAgain® with your contact information, so you can be contacted when your lost pet is found.

Also, remember to keep your contact information up to date whenever you move or change phone numbers.

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MD & DC PET SITTERS BY COUNTY

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Learn more about our pet sitters, see ads thought the book and listings starting on page 32

Greenbelt/Lantham

Hyattsville/Riverdale Upper Marlboro Howard County

College Park

Severna Park

Kensington

Olney Potomac/Cabin John Rockville Silver Spring Takoma Park White Oak Beltsville/Laurel Cheverly

Gaithersburg

Garrett Park Germantown

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Burtonsville Colesville

See the marked boxes to find a pet sitter in your area.

Ashton Aspen Hill/Wheaton Bethesda/Chevy Chase

MONTGOMERY & PRINCE GEORGES PET SITTERS

Sit-A-Pet (p.25) On Demand Pet Care (p.22)

Friendship Heights

Georgetown Glover Park Logan Circle Mt. Pleasant Spring Valley Teneley Town Van Ness Woodley Park

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Cleveland Park Dupont Circle

Company Name/Page

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See the marked boxes to find a pet sitter in your area.

Northeast DC Northwest DC Southeast DC

WASHINGTON DC AREA

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Edgewater

Ellicott City Gambrills Glen Burnie Harwood Laurel (North) Millersville Odenton Pasadena

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Seasonal Hazards

By Rachel Ray, Director of Marketing, Caring Hands Animal Hospital

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ach season poses its own danger to pets and their well-being. Keep your pet safe, while still enjoying all the fun that each season brings.

Fall/Winter Fatty Trimmings and Bones While it can be tempting to treat your pet to a decadent treat around the holidays, doing so could upset their stomach or cause more serious conditions like pancreatitis. Mild upset can cause vomiting or diarrhea. Signs of pancreatitis include repeated vomiting, diarrhea, loss of appetite, and pain or distended abdomen.

Bones are also dangerous and can puncture the abdomen or result in painful constipation.

Holiday Plants Festive plants like holly, mistletoe, and poinsettias can also be problematic. If ingested, they can cause vomiting, diarrhea, irritation of the tissues in the mouth and esophagus, seizures, and breathing problems. Keep these plants out of the household if you can or minimally out of reach for pets and children.

Holiday Decorations Pets can often mistake tinsel and ribbon as a toy. These can become big a big problem when ingested and destroy the digestive tract.

If the intestinal tract becomes obstructed, surgery may be needed. Keep ornaments off of low-lying tree limbs and out of reach from pets and children. Lights and candles can also be a hazard if your pet can reach them.

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Nuts

Electric Cords

Macadamia nuts and walnuts can cause trouble for your pet in the form of lethargy, vomiting, diarrhea, tremors, and elevated body temperature.

If your pet chews on an electric cord, they could suffer burns in and around the mouth, as well as experience difficulty breathing, cardiac arrest, and seizures.

Other toxic food Grapes, raisins, onions, and garlic are just a few examples of foods that should not be fed to pets. They can be very toxic and cause major issues in your pet’s system.

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Spring/Summer Artificial Sweetener One artificial sweetener, in particular, is extremely toxic to dogs and should be avoided completely. Xylitol can be found in many food items as a sugar substitute. Xylitol can traditionally be found in sugar-free gums, breath strips, and lozenges. However, it has more recently been used in peanut butter.

Before feeding your dog peanut butter, be sure to check the label for xylitol.

Pesticides, Fertilizer, and Mulch Large ingestions can cause an obstruction.

Be aware of any fertilizer that contains blood meal, bone meal, feather meal, or iron.

These can be especially tasty to pets.

Cocoa bean mulch is made with by-products

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of chocolate production. The smell can encourage dogs to eat the mulch and can cause stomach upset.

Plants Lilies, Sago Palm, Crocuses, and Lily of the Valley are all poisonous to pets. Try to keep these out of your home and garden.

Microchipping Microchipping is one of the best ways to help your pet get home safely should they run away or get lost. A microchip is the size of a grain of rice and can be implanted at any time at your veterinarian. Keeping your information up to date is also very important.

Heat

Fireworks and Thunderstorms These can be huge anxiety triggers for pets.

If you can create a comfortable and quiet environment for your pet if you anticipate fireworks or thunderstorms, it could help ease their stress. Sometimes medications can be prescribed to help as well. Other products such as the ThunderShirt, can be a natural way to curb their anxiety. Always check with your veterinarian before giving any medication.

Heat stroke, burned paw pads, and deaths from being left in cars are harsh realities of the spring and summer. Dark colored animals, overweight, or brachycephalic (short-nosed) dogs should be kept in cool environments as much as possible. Always provide fresh water for pets in the heat and never leave them in a car.

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Experience Matters

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hile you may trust a friend or neighbor to look after your pets, there are some pretty good reasons for hiring a professional to do the job, instead.

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Experience. Whether we’re dealing with hairballs or gaining the trust of a shy pet, professional sitters have seen and done it all. If your kitty hides under the bed, we will check to make sure she’s okay and then give her space to come to us when she’s ready.

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If your pet’s habits or behavior suddenly change, we know that it’s time to talk to you about a trip to the vet. Many sitters even have experience giving medications. While you can’t necessarily expect a friend to know all about animal care, you can expect it from us.

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Professionalism. When we take on a new client, we’re thorough. We get all the information we need to care for your pet, from the location of their favorite toys to feeding instructions, health history vet info.

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Pets go into middle age at around six to seven years of age and are actually geriatric at ten years (with large breed dogs aging even sooner). There are proactive things that owners can do to ensure healthy longevity for their animals:

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Do Not Dismiss Chronic Symptoms If your cat or dog has a history of vomiting or diarrhea, bring it up to your veterinarian.

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up, reluctance to jump (cats), eating objects that are not food (called pica), excessive sleeping, increase in urination, and weight loss, can all signal health issues that should be addressed right away.

Learn How to Recognize Your Pet’s Discomfort Pets get aches and pains just as we do. Aside from the obvious pain from acute injuries like a laceration or broken toe, there is also chronic pain from arthritis, hip dysplasia, nerve damage, ear aches and cancer. Animals don’t necessarily cry out in pain but they show discomfort in other ways. They may sleep more, become aggressive when

touched, shy away, refuse to move around, show weakness, or limp. Cats may stop eating well. Your veterinarian can help pinpoint where the pain is so that it can be treated, giving your pet comfort and quality of life.

Consider following treatment protocols given for pain management not only because it is in your pet’s best interest; it also gives you some input and control over his or her well-being.

Dr. Jo Anne Carey, co-founder of Takoma Park Animal Clinic has been serving the community with quality veterinary services and house calls since 1988. Open seven days a week. The practice is conveniently located at 7330 Carroll Ave., Takoma Park, MD 20912. 301-270-4700.

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Gaithersburg, MD...........................................410-259-5136 SEE OUR AD ON PAGE 16

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ANIMAL HOSPITALS BY CITY Columbia

Chesapeake Veterinary Referral Center www.CVRC.com

10000 Old Columbia Rd...................................Coming soon!

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Frederick

CVCA Cardiac Care for Pets www.cvcavets.com

1080 West Patrick Street................................240-457-4387 SEE OUR AD ON PAGE 27

Gaithersburg

CVCA Cardiac Care for Pets www.cvcavets.com

500 Perry Parkway.........................................240-361-3820 SEE OUR AD ON PAGE 27

Negola’s Ark Veterinary Hospital www.negolasark.com

Taimi Anderson..............................................301-785-5371

9401 Fields Rd................................................301-216-0066

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Millersville

Annapolis

Chesapeake Veterinary Referral Center www.CVRC.com

808 Bestgate Road.........................................410-224-0121 SEE OUR AD ON PAGE 47

CVCA Cardiac Care for Pets www.cvcavets.com

808 Bestgate Road.........................................410-224-0039 SEE OUR AD ON PAGE 27

Beltsville

Beltsville Veterinary Hospital

4246 Powder Mill Road..................................301-937-3020

SEE OUR AD ON PAGE 22

Noah’s Ark Veterinary and Boarding Resort

www.navbr.com

8074 Veterans Highway..................................410-969-0100

Rockville

Caring Hands Animal Hospital www.caringhandsvet.com

825-H Rockville Pike......................................240-205-8300

CVCA Cardiac Care for Pets www.cvcavets.com

1 Taft Court.....................................................301-984-5791 SEE OUR AD ON PAGE 27

Catonsville

Paradise Animal Hospital

www.paradiseanimalhospital.com

6350 Frederick Rd. #3.....................................410-744-4224 SEE OUR AD ON PAGE 25

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Rockville

Cardiology

Hope Advanced Veterinary Center Rockville.HopeCenter.com

1 Taft Court.....................................................301-637-3228 SEE OUR AD ON PAGE 3

Sykesville

Sykesville Veterinary Clinic www.sykesvillevetclinic.com

20-C Liberty Road................. 410-549-7798, 800-738-7301

Takoma Park

Takoma Park Animal Clinic

www.takomaparkanimalclinic.com

7330 Carroll Avenue.......................................301-270-4700 SEE OUR AD ON PAGE 25

Towson

Chesapeake Veterinary Referral Center www.CVRC.com

1209 Cromwell Bridge Road...........................410-828-0911 SEE OUR AD ON PAGE 47

CVCA Cardiac Care for Pets

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808 Bestgate Road, Annapolis ....................410-224-0039 1080 West Patrick Street, Frederick.............240-457-4387 500 Perry Parkway, Gaithersburg...................240-361-3820 1 Taft Court, Rockville....................................301-984-5791 1209 Cromwell Bridge Road, Towson...........410-339-3461 SEE OUR AD ON PAGE 27

Internal Medicine

Hope Advanced Veterinary Center Rockville.HopeCenter.com

1 Taft Court, Rockville.....................................301-637-3228 SEE OUR AD ON PAGE 3

Oncology

Hope Advanced Veterinary Center Rockville.HopeCenter.com

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Radiology

1209 Cromwell Bridge Road...........................410-339-3461

Hope Advanced Veterinary Center

Vienna

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Rockville.HopeCenter.com SEE OUR AD ON PAGE 3

Surgery

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Union Veterinary Clinic

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BOARD CERTIFIED SPECIALIST Cardiology

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808 Bestgate Road, Annapolis ....................410-224-0039 1080 West Patrick Street, Frederick.............240-457-4387 500 Perry Parkway, Gaithersburg...................240-361-3820 1 Taft Court, Rockville....................................301-984-5791 1209 Cromwell Bridge Road, Towson...........410-339-3461 SEE OUR AD ON PAGE 27

BOARDING/KENNEL FACILITIES Brookeville

BOARDING/KENNEL FACILITIES Washington, D.C.

Wagtime Pet Spa & Boutique www.WagtimeDC.com

900 M Street, S.E............................................202-629-2765 1232 9th St., N.W...........................................202-789-0870 SEE OUR AD ON THE BACK COVER

CEMETERIES & CREMATORIES Baltimore Humane Society Memorial Park

3 1601 Nicodemus Road, Reisterstown, MD 21136 ...............................410-833-8848

CEMETERIES & CREMATORIES Heavenly Days Crematorium www.HeavenlyDays.com

3051-B Thurston Road, Urbana......................240-699-0034

West Arundel Crematory

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1411 Annapolis Road, Odenton......................410-674-2600

Linda’s Dog Design

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20001 Georgia Avenue...................................301-570-4300

Old Towne Bed & Biscuit

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Gaithersburg

Old Towne Bed & Biscuit

www.TheGroomery.com

424 East Diamond Avenue.............................240-246-0801 SEE OUR AD ON PAGE 23

Millersville

Noah’s Ark Veterinary and Boarding Resort

www.navbr.com

8074 Veterans Highway..................................410-969-0100

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Millersville

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8074 Veterans Highway..................................410-969-0100

Washington, D.C.

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900 M Street, S.E............................................202-629-2765 1232 9th St., N.W...........................................202-789-0870 SEE OUR AD ON THE BACK COVER

DOG RAMPS Ramp4Paws

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DOG TRAINING Funwalks Dog Training

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Serving Balimore, DC & Surrounding Areas......................................202-491-8373

Pet Experts

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11 East Chestnut Hill Lane, Reisterstown.......410-504-2422

WiggleButts Dog Training, LLC www.WiggleButtsDog.com

Gaithersburg, MD...........................................410-259-5136 SEE OUR AD ON PAGE 15

DOG WALKING Quality Time LLC Pet Sitting & Dog Walking www.QT4pets.com

Serving N. Prince George’s & Anne Arundel Ctys......................................301-805-6451

DOG WASH – SELF SERVE Noah’s Ark Veterinary and Boarding Resort

Grooming

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Noah’s Ark Veterinary and Boarding Resort

www.navbr.com

8074 Veterans Highway..................................410-969-0100

Washington, D.C.

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900 M Street, S.E............................................202-629-2765 1232 9th St., N.W...........................................202-789-0870 SEE OUR AD ON THE BACK COVER

GROOMING – IN-HOME In-Home Dog & Cat Grooming

“We Come to You” Silver Spring.................................................301-384-78930

LASER THERAPY Takoma Park Animal Clinic

www.takomaparkanimalclinic.com

7330 Carroll Avenue.......................................301-270-4700 SEE OUR AD ON PAGE 25

www.navbr.com

8074 Veterans Highway, Millersville...............410-969-0100

GROOMING Brookeville

Linda’s Dog Design

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20001 Georgia Avenue...................................301-570-4300 SEE OUR AD ON PAGE 15

Gaithersburg

The Groomery

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424 East Diamond Avenue.............................240-246-0801 SEE OUR AD ON PAGE 23

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REALTORS Jill Barsky, Associate Broker— Long & Foster Realtors The Pet Friendly Realtor www.jillbarsky.com Finding Homes for People & Animals

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On Demand Pet Care

VETERINARY HOUSE CALLS Takoma Park Animal Clinic

2105 Steuben Way, Silver Spring....................301-792-4511

7330 Carroll Avenue, Takoma Park..................301-270-4700

Quality Time LLC Pet Sitting & Dog Walking

VETERINARIANS BY NAME Colwell, Ellen M., DVM

Serving N. Prince George’s & Anne Arundel Ctys......................................301-805-6451

20-C Liberty Road, Sykesville.........................410-549-7798

Serving Howard County.................................410-531-3900

www.ondemandpetcare.com SEE OUR AD ON PAGE 22

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SIT-A-PET, Inc.

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Established 1980............................................202-362-8900 SEE OUR AD ON PAGE 25

PET SUPPLIES & FOOD

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WEEKEND VETERINARY SERVICES Takoma Park Animal Clinic www.takomaparkanimalclinic.com

7330 Carroll Avenue, Takoma Park..................301-270-4700 SEE OUR AD ON PAGE 25

Millersville

Noah’s Ark Veterinary and Boarding Resort

www.navbr.com

8074 Veterans Highway..................................410-969-0100

Washington, DC

Wagtime Pet Spa & Boutique www.WagtimeDC.com

Research shows, just being around animals reduces health-sapping stress.

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Upcoming Events Enjoy fun events with your pets all year long. This short listing shares some events, but visit PetLoversCompanion.com often for updated listings of all the great pet events in the area.

2017 Pet Calendar Contest.

Enter a photo of your pet in the MDSPCA 2017 Pet Calendar. The entry fee is $40 per photo.

One (1) free calendar is provided for each photo entered. To enter, go to www.mdspca.org/photo or contact Misty Kercz at mkercz@mdspca.org or 410-235-8826, ext. 134.

December 4 - Holiday Open House & Pictures with Santa:

Baltimore Humane Society, 1601 Nicodemus Rd., Reisterstown from 2-5pm. More details at http:// bmorehumane.org

January 25, 2017 - Designs for Felines: Giving Community Cats Shelter: 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM at the

National Press Club 529 14th St NW | Washington, DC 20045. DesignsforFelines Designs for Felines is a one-night fundraising event that brings awareness to WHS-WARL’s Cat Neighborhood Partnership Program (CatNiPP). Participating teams of architectural design firms, school groups, friends and more will design, build and donate creative and functional outdoor shelters to provide cats with refuge from the harsh winter months. Buy your tickets today: General Tickets: $40, VIP Tickets: $70 and enjoy lite bites and drinks and vote for your favorite shelter design!

More details at www.washhumane.org

February 2017- Pasta for Pets

Date & location – TBD 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM www. washhumane.org/PastaForPets Pasta for pets is the perfect family outing with all-you-can-eat pasta and bingo benefiting the Washington Humane Society-Washington Animal Rescue League!

Enjoy an Italian dinner while testing your luck with several rounds of bingo and exciting prizes for the lucky winners. Tickets are only $30 per person and go on sale December 2016.

March 17-19, 2017 - Super Pet Expo Fri: 3-8pm, Sat: 10am-7pm, Sun:

10am-5pm at Dulles Expo Center 4320 Chantilly Shopping Center Chantilly, VA 20153. Super Pet Expo is a fun-filled family event that celebrates all things cute and cuddly, boasting an array of animal exhibits, 150+ vendors selling all types of cool pet products, fun games and creature showcases. More details at www.superpetexpo.com

April 8, 2017 - Fashion for Paws 11th Annual Runway Show Saturday: 8:00 PM – 12:00 AM Grand

Hyatt Washington 1000 H St. NW | Washington, DC 20001. www.fashionforpaws.org. The Fashion for Paws Runway Show celebrates its 11th year in the District benefiting the Washington Humane Society-Washington Animal Rescue League.

The event features approximately 50 illustrious personalities as the models, with many escorting fashionably dressed dogs down the runway. The doggie couture and women and men’s ready-towear apparel is provided by some of the area’s hottest retailers. Join us to see the season’s hottest fashions and party the night away!

April 22, 2017 - Black Tie & Tails Gala: Both you and your furry friend

are invited to an elegant sit-down dinner, live music, and more. At the Grand Lodge, Hunt Valley from 6pm. Tickets at http://bmorehumane.org

April 22 & 23, 2017 Pooch Palooza Dog Festival supporting

Eastern Shore Canine Charities at the Frontier Town Western Theme Park & Campground, West Ocean City, MD. Gates open daily at 9:00, Close at 4:00. Gate Admission: $5 human $2 dog.

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10:00 PM. The Bark Ball gala is the only black-tie event where movers and shakers of Washington, DC can bring their canine companions as their dates. The Bark Ball draws many of the area’s most illustrious residents and their four-legged friends, all in honor of the programs and services of WHS-WARL. Buy your tickets, or tables and enjoy a night of cocktails, delicious three course seated dinner, stimulating presentation, exciting live and silent auction and dancing! Buy tickets at www.barkball.org

July 2017 - Pasta for Pets Date

& location TBD, 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM, www.washhumane.org/PastaForPets Pasta for pets is the perfect family outing with all-you-can-eat pasta and bingo benefiting the Washington Humane Society-Washington Animal Rescue League!

Enjoy an Italian dinner while testing your luck with several rounds of bingo and exciting prizes for the lucky winners. Tickets are only $30 per person and go on sale December 2016.

September 16 DogFest -10am4pm Rain or Shine! DogFest --The Ultimate Furry Fun & Games Family Experience! Join the DogFest Walk and raise funds to benefit Baltimore Humane Society. More details at www. dogfest.org

Holiday Photos with your Pet. Join Washington Humane Society for the annual Holiday Photos with your Pet! Your $20 donation includes a printed photo as well as digital copies.

Stop by one of the locations below: December 4th at Big Bad Woof Takoma Park from 11am-3pm December 10th at the Washington Hilton from 12pm-5pm December 11th at Pro Feed DC from 11am-3pm December 17th at Big Bad Woof Hyattsville from 11am-3pm December 18th at the Embassy Row Hotel from 11am-3pm More details at www.washhumane.org

Pet photos with Santa December 3 at 12:00 PM - 4:00 PM at Montgomery County Humane Society, 601 South Stonestreet Avenue Rockville, MD 20850 United States. Pets and their families welcome! No appointment needed. Get a holiday keepsake and help homeless animals, too.

More details to come at http://www. mchumane.org/pet-photos-with-santa/

If your favorite animal hospital doesn’t carry free copies of PLC, have them contact us at support@petloverscompanion.com, or 703-887-8387.

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June 2017 - 30th Annual Bark Ball Gala Date & Location TBD, 6:00 PM –

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Pet Friendly Apartments Annapolis

Harbour Gates Apartments, CD to 100#,BR.............................. 410-573-0900 Reserve at Quiet Waters, CD, BR................................................ 410-269-6869 Spa Cove, CD, BR....................................................................... 410-268-8700 Thornbury Bay, CD, BR.............................................................. 410-626-1071 Watergate Village, CD, BR......................................................... 410-263-2361 Westwinds I & II, CD to 100#, BR.............................................. 410-269-0826

Arbutus / Lansdowne

Highland Village, CD to 100#, BR.............................................. 410-636-0540 Riverview Townhomes, CD to 100#, BR.................................... 410-242-4510 Westland Gardens, CD, BR........................................................ 410-242-1612

Beltsville / College Park

Barclay Square, C...................................................................... 301-937-1300 Lighthouse at Twin Lakes, CD 30#, BR...................................... 301-572-4600 Seven Springs Village, CD to 25#.............................................. 301-345-8500 Townley, C................................................................................ 301-937-5885 Wynfield Park, CD to 80#, BR.................................................... 301-474-3300

Bethesda

Triangle Towers, C..................................................................... 301-652-2800 Windsor Villa, CD to 25#........................................................... 301-468-0300

Bowie

Archstone Gov’s Green, CD to 75#, BR....................................... 301-352-7300 Heather Ridge, CD to 40#, BR................................................... 301-464-6305 Meridian Town Court, CD to 70#, BR......................................... 301-352-7002

Columbia

Avalon at Fairway Hills, CD to 80#, BR...................................... 410-997-7272 Beech’s Farm, CD to 75#........................................................... 410-381-0310 Bentana, CD, BR....................................................................... 410-997-0696 Cedar Valley, CD to 80#............................................................. 410-730-8383 Clary’s Crossing, CD to 70#........................................................ 410-964-5557 Columbia Commons, CD, BR..................................................... 410-792-7927 Columbia Town Center, CD, BR.................................................. 410-997-6100 Dominion at Eden Brook, CD to 100#, BR.................................. 410-381-5511 Dorsey’s Forge, CD to 50#, BR................................................... 410-730-3870 Fenland Field, CD to 75#, BR..................................................... 410-730-2953 Gramercy at Town Center, CD, BR.............................................. 410-715-0067 Greens at Columbia, CD to 70#, BR........................................... 410-997-4774 Harper’s Forest, CD, BR............................................................. 410-730-2049 Island Club, CD, BR................................................................... 410-992-0095 Kendall Ridge, CD, BR............................................................... 410-740-9074 King’s Crossing, CD, BR.............................................................. 410-381-7030 Lazy Hollow, CD, BR.................................................................. 410-997-4500 Poplar Glen, CD to 80#.............................................................. 410-964-2700 Reflections Apartment Homes, BR, CD..................................... 410-992-0411 Southgate Crossing, CD to 80#, BR........................................... 410-730-6363 Stonehaven, CD to 100#, BR..................................................... 410-953-0040 Summit Meadow, CD to 100#, BR............................................. 410-992-4242 The Berkshire of Columbia, CD to 65#. BR................................. 410-730-1727

Crofton

Crofton Village, CD to 25#......................................................... 410-721-1557 Keswick Park, CD to 65#........................................................... 410-721-5538

Elkridge

Orchard Club, CD....................................................................... 410-796-0222 Sherwood Crossing Apts, CD, BR............................................... 410-799-8142 Windsor at Pine Ridge, CD, BR.................................................. 410-796-1919

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Ellicott City

Ashton Woods, CD, BR.............................................................. 410-465-2525 Charleston Manor, CD, BR......................................................... 410-465-8600 Kaiser Park, CD......................................................................... 410-465-2454 Orchard Park, CD...................................................................... 410-465-0300 T & C West/Greensview, CD, BR................................................. 410-465-7111

Gaithersburg

Archstone Saybrooke, CD to 65#, BR......................................... 301-417-9177 Avalon Fields, CD, BR................................................................ 301-417-9556 Beacon Place, CD to 80#, BR..................................................... 301-590-9240 Courts of Devon, CD to 80#, BR................................................. 301-990-7882 Grove Park, CD to 75#, BR......................................................... 301-948-9188 Hunt Club, CD to 45#, BR.......................................................... 301-869-0334 Lakewood Commons, CD, BR.................................................... 301-948-0636 Mill Creek Gardens, CD to 20#, BR............................................ 301-258-9384 Orchard Pond, CD to 60#, BR.................................................... 301-948-2580 Park Station, CD, BR.................................................................. 301-987-7600 Spring Ridge, CD to 40#, BR..................................................... 301-921-9100 Streamside Apartments, CD to 25#, BR.................................... 301-948-8898 Verandahs, The, CD to 75#, BR.................................................. 301-990-8593

Germantown

Archstone Milestone, CD to 65#................................................ 301-601-9292 Avalon Knoll, CD to 60#, BR...................................................... 301-540-0080 Cameron at Milestone, CD to 65#, BR....................................... 301-601-9292 Canterbury, CD, BR................................................................... 301-428-3918 Fox Run Apartments, CD to 100#, BR........................................ 301-972-9500 Gables/Waters Landing, CD to 50#, BR..................................... 301-601-0040 Hamptons, The, CD, BR............................................................. 301-428-0970 Northlake, CD to 60#, BR.......................................................... 301-428-9775 Oak Mill Apartments, CD to 100#............................................. 301-428-9757 Pinnacle at Town Center, CD to 75#, BR.................................... 240-686-0080 Rolling Hills, CD to 80#, BR....................................................... 301-428-1760 Stonecreek Club/Waters Landing, CD to 50#BR........................ 301-428-1766

Glen Burnie / Pasadena

Americana Southdale Apartments, CD to 25#, BR.................... 410-760-2395 Chesapeake at Berkshires, CD, BR............................................. 410-760-0200 Country Club, CD to 50#............................................................ 410-761-1930 Crain Court, CD to 20#, BR........................................................ 410-766-7262 Gatewater Landing Apartments, CD to 100#, BR...................... 410-761-2858 Glen Mar, CD, BR....................................................................... 410-766-2300 Glen Ridge, CD, BR.................................................................... 410-761-7440 Green Tree, CD to 75#, BR......................................................... 410-969-0377 Marley Run, CD to 85#, BR........................................................ 410-760-1164 Oakridge Manor Apartments, CD to 25#................................... 410-760-2244 Quarterfield Crossing, CD to 25#............................................... 410-761-8250 Regency Club, CD, BR................................................................ 410-760-6100 Southgate Apartments and Townhomes, CD 25#..................... 410-768-1517 Villages at Marley Station, CD to 25#, BR.................................. 410-766-3232 Willows, The, CD to 30#............................................................ 410-636-4777

Greenbelt

Brittany Place, CD, BR............................................................... 301-552-1000 Glen Oaks, CD to 20#................................................................ 866-906-9178 Springhill Lake, CD to 20#........................................................ 301-474-1600

Laurel / Burtonsville

Ashley Apartments, CD to 40#, BR............................................ 301-498-1105 Bowling Brook, CD to 35#, BR.................................................. 301-604-0661 Centergate Russett, CD to 70#.................................................. 301-776-4446 Country Place, CD to #65.......................................................... 301-421-9504 Howard Hills Townhomes, CD to 25#........................................ 301-490-7200 Larchdale Woods, CD, BR.......................................................... 301-776-5100 Laurel Square, CD, BR............................................................... 301-776-8779 Marymont/Laurel Lakes, CD to 50#, BR.................................... 301-498-4111 Muirfield at Montpelier, CD to 35#........................................... 301-776-5044 Seasons, The, CD, BR................................................................. 301-490-2200

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Laurel / Burtonsville

Silver Spring

Millersville

Sykesville

Selborne House, CD to 25#....................................................... 301-604-2635 Spring House, CD, BR................................................................ 301-490-8833 Summit Russett, CD to 50#....................................................... 301-483-8568 The Enclave at Emerson............................................................ 410-928-7705 Town & Country at Willow Lake, CD, BR.................................... 301-776-6602 Mill Pond, CD to 50#, BR........................................................... 410-987-5208 Harper’s Mill, CD to 50#, BR...................................................... 410-987-9230

Odenton

Groves at Piney Orchard, CD, BR................................................ 410-695-0130 Richmar Apartments, CD to 80#, BR......................................... 410-356-5525 Riverscape Apartments., CD, BR............................................... 410-695-1500 Seven Oaks, CD, BR................................................................... 410-551-1383 Shelter Cove, CD to 65#, BR...................................................... 410-551-6900

Rockville

Apartments at Miramont, CD to 25#, BR.................................. 301-770-9696 Avalon at Decoverly, CD to 35#, BR........................................... 301-840-1811 Fallswood Commons, CD, BR.................................................... 301-315-9311 Fireside Park, CD to 75#, BR...................................................... 301-279-7741 Huntington at King Farm, CD to 80#, BR................................... 301-987-0200 Randolph Square, CD to 40#..................................................... 301-770-4088 Scarborough Square, CD to 25#, BR.......................................... 301-424-2413 Yale Village, CD to 30#, BR........................................................ 301-424-6326

Silver Spring

Aston Woods, CD to 60#, BR..................................................... 301-890-7222 Aventine Silver Spring, CD to 60#, BR....................................... 877-785-7976 Hampton Hollow, CD, BR.......................................................... 301-890-1613 Hampton Point, CD, 40, BR....................................................... 301-890-9700 Knights Bridge II, CD to 25#...................................................... 301-890-6795 Montgomery Paint Branch, CD-25#.......................................... 301-622-4801 Montgomery White Oak, CD-25#............................................. 301-622-4048 Northgate Apartments., CD to 40#, BR..................................... 301-460-9300 Renaissance Plaza, CD to 25#................................................... 301-890-6700

Sheffield Forest, CD, BR............................................................ 301-890-0380 Strathmore House, CD to 25#................................................... 301-460-1647 Summit Hills Apartment Homes.............................................. 301-960-1826 Woodlake, CD to 30#................................................................ 301-890-6400 Woodvale, CD, BR..................................................................... 301-609-0389 Spencer Village, CD to 35#........................................................ 410-795-1840 Sykesville Apartments, CD to 25#............................................. 410-781-6300 Village, CD to 30#..................................................................... 410-795-0606

Takoma Park

Fairview, C................................................................................ 301-891-2020 Montgomery Gardens, C.......................................................... 301-408-0300

Washington DC

4100 Massachusetts Ave, CD.................................................... 202-364-7000 Belvedere, The, C...................................................................... 202-628-9683 Berkshire, The, C....................................................................... 202-362-4201 Calvert House, C....................................................................... 202-462-0243 Chalfonte, The, C...................................................................... 202-234-8700 Cloisters, The, CD...................................................................... 202-332-9090 Connecticut House, C................................................................ 202-363-1200 Consulate, The, C...................................................................... 202-362-6870 Crestwood Apartments, CD to 25#........................................... 202-882-1515 Lansburgh, The, C..................................................................... 202-393-1800 Lexington at Market Square, CD to 35#, BR.............................. 202-347-6161 North Park Avenue, C............................................................... 301-652-0062 Park Crest at Glover Park, CD, BR............................................... 202-337-9511 Potomac Park and York, The, C.................................................. 202-337-5252 Westbrooke Place, CD, BR......................................................... 202-466-6228

Wheaton

Aspen Crossing, CD to 60#, BR.................................................. 301-460-4510 Hermitage Square, CD to 20#................................................... 301-871-8060 Hewitt Gardens Apartments, CD to 40#, BR.............................. 301-460-0200

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ocal Organizations in this section rely on the contributions of animal lovers like you to care for thousands of abused, abandoned, and injured animals each year. Here are a few ways that you can help: 1. Send a check or money order to the non-profit organization of your choice.

2. Name one of these groups in your will, charitable trust, or insurance policy.

3. Donate real estate, a car or boat, stocks, etc.

4. Donate goods and professional services.

5. Ask for a copy of their “wish list”.

Please consider saving a life by adopting from one of the following rescue groups. These people generously volunteer their time and money toward helping out animal friends. We have provided the most local, updated information, however, this information changes rapidly.

ADOPTION/RESCUE -BIRD/EXOTICS

Foster Parrots, Ltd. www.fosterparrots.com.................................781-878-3733 Phoenix Landing www.phoenixlanding.org..............................866-749-5634

ADOPTION/RESCUE - CAT Alley Cat Allies www.alleycat.org..........................................240-482-1980 Alley Cat Rescue, Inc. www.saveacat.org.........................................301-277-5595 Cat Rescue of MD, Inc. www.catrescueofmd.org ...............................410-747-6595

ADOPTION/RESCUE - CAT

Cats R Us catsrusrescue.com..........................................410-263-1719 Darby’s Place Cat Rescue Leslie Gilbert..................................................443-244-3359 Feline Foundation of Greater Wash, Inc. www.ffgw.org...............................................703-920-8665 Howard County Cat Club 410-730-3679 Rude Ranch Animal Rescue www.ruderanch.org......................................410-798-9559 Safe at Last, Inc. www.safeatlast.org

6. VOLUNTEER YOUR TIME. A note to our readers: If you are aware of a non-profit organization not listed in our book that provides services to the animal community, LET US KNOW! Part of our mission is the betterment of the animal community through awareness and education.

PLEASE HELP US by letting your veterinarian or animal-related service provider know that you support Pet Lovers Companion and ask them to support this publication and make it visible at their place of business. Directories are provided free of charge to those who request them.

ADOPTION/RESCUE-CAT & DOG

Siamese Cat Rescue Center 540-672-6373 Animal Welfare Society of Howard County www.AWSHC.org 8556 Davis Rd., Columbia...............................410-465-4350 Baltimore County Animal Services www.baltimorecountymd.gov/animalservices 13800 Manor Road, Baldwin..........................410-887-7297

Baltimore Humane Society

www.bmorehumane.org 1601 Nicodemus Road, Reisterstown.............410-833-8848 Friends for Life (adoptions only) 301-845-4971 Homeward Trails Animal Rescue www.homewardtrails.org..............................703-249-5066 Partnership for Animal Welfare, Inc. (PAW) www.paw-rescue.org.................................. 301-572-4PAW

ADOPTION/RESCUE-CAT (FERAL)

Alley Cat Allies www.alleycat.org..........................................240-482-1980

Alley Cat Rescue

www.saveacat.org....................................................301-277-5595 SEE OUR AD ON PAGE 12

Cat Rescue of Maryland, Inc. 410-747-6595 Lucky Cat www.luckycatrescue.com..............................410-375-9599

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Metro Ferals www.metroferals.org Prince George’s Feral Friends www.pgferals.org..........................................301-262-6452 Rock Creek Cats www.RockCreekCats.org Rude Ranch Animal Rescue www.ruderanch.org......................................410-798-9559

ADOPTION/RESCUE-DOG

All Breed Rescue and Referral www.allbreed.org..........................................301-775-2777 Best Dawg Rescue www.dawg-rescue.org..................................301-407-2378 Dog Rescue of Maryland www.dogrescuemd.org.................................410-320-5010 Lucky Dog Animal Rescue www.luckydoganimalrescue.org...................... 202-741-5248 Mutts Matter Rescue www.muttsmatterresuce.com Roxie’s Fund www.roxiesfund.org......................................301-962-7509 Rural Dog Rescue www.ruraldogrescue.com Tara’s House www.tarashouse.net Tailed Treasures of Maryland www.TailedTreasuresofMd.com.....................301-651-7785

ADOPTION/RESCUE -DOGS BY BREED

For breed-specific rescues see page 42.

ADOPTION/RESCUE - EQUINE

Days End Farm Horse Rescue 301-854-5037 Horse.Net Rescue www.hnhr.org Lost & Found Horse Rescue www.lfhr.org

ADOPTION/RESCUE - FARM ANIMALS

Poplar Springs Animal Sanctuary 301-428-8128

ADOPTION/RESCUE - FERRET

The “Ferret Inn” Rescue & Shelter Nancy Wilson www.theferretinn.org................................. 410-531-4936

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ADOPTION/RESCUE - GUINEA PIG

MD Guinea Pig Rescue & Adoption www.mdguineapigs.org Metropolitan Guinea Pig Rescue www.mgpr.org Small Angels Rescue www.smallangelsrescue.org

ADOPTION/RESCUE-MICE/RATS Small Angels Rescue www.smallangelsrescue.org

ADOPTION/RESCUE-RABBIT

Bunny Lu Adoptions, Inc. www.bunnylu.org P. O. Box 554, Haymarket, Virginia................ 703-753-0833 House Rabbit Society www.rabbitsinthehouse.org........................ 410-889-4101

ADOPTION/RESCUE-REPTILE

Mid Atlantic Turtle & Tortoise Society www.matts-turtles.org................................ 301-785-3390

ADOPTION/RESCUE-TURTLE

MidAtlantic Turtle & Tortoise Society www.matts-turtles.org................................ 301-785-3390

ADOPTION / RESCUE-WILDLIFE

Davidsonville Wildlife Sanctuary 410-798-0193 Frisky’s Wildlife Sanctuary, Inc. 410-418-8899 Second Chance Wildlife Center 301-926-9453

ANIMAL WELFARE ORGANIZATIONS

Animal Welfare Society of Howard County www.AWSHC.org 8556 Davis Road, Columbia............................410-465-4350 Animal Rescue Foundation www.arfusa.org........................................... 410-643-8700 Animal Welfare League of Frederick County www.awlfc.org............................................ 301-633-5855 Animal Welfare League of Montgomery County www.awlmc.org.......................................... 301-740-2511

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Non-Profit Groups ANIMAL WELFARE ORGANIZATIONS

Baltimore Animal Rescue & Care Shelter, Inc. 301 Stockholm St, Baltimore........................ 410-396-4695 Baltimore County Animal Services www.baltimorecountymd.gov/animalservices 13800 Manor Road, Baldwin........................ 410-887-7297 SEE OUR AD ON PAGE 3

B-More Dog, Inc. Rescue & Support of Baltimore Pitbull Owners.....................................www.bmoredog.org Basset Rescue of Old Dominion www.Brood-VA.org...................................... 866-710-9476 Frederick County Humane Society 217 West Patrick Street................................ 301-694-8300

Baltimore Humane Society

www.bmorehumane.org 1601 Nicodemus Road, Reisterstown........... 410-833-8848 Humane Society of Southern Maryland www.dogrescue.org.................................... 717-845-3797 Humane Society of the U.S. www.humanesociety.org............................. 202-452-1100 IMOM, Inc. www.imom.org Metropets Online www.metropets.org

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ANIMAL WELFARE ORGANIZATIONS

Montgomery County Humane Society 1300 E Gude Dr. Rockville, MD...................... 240-252-2555 Montgomery County SPCA www.mcspa.org.......................................... 301-948-4266 SPCA/Humane Society of PG County www.pgspca.org......................................... 301-262-5625 SPCA of Anne Arundel County www.aacspca.org........................................ 410-268-4388

Tailed Treasures of MD, Inc.

www.tailedtreasuresofmd.com tailedtreasures@aol.com......................................................

301-651-7785 The Washington Animal Rescue League www.warl.org.............................................. 202-726-2556 Washington Humane Society 1201 New York Ave., NE, Wash., DC 202-576-6664................................www.washhumane.org

NATURAL RESOURCES

State of Maryland Dept. of Natural Resources www.dnr.state.md.us.................................. 877-620-8367

PETS WITH DISABILITIES

Pets with Disabilities www.petswithdisabilities.org...................... 443-624-9270

SERVICE DOGS

Dog Ears and Paws, Inc. 5399 Enterpnsest, Sykesville........................ 410-655-2858 Fidos For Freedom, Inc. 410-880-4178

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Non-Profit Groups SERVICE DOGS

Guiding Eyes for the Blind Puppy Raisers..............................www.guidingeyes-md.org PETS - DC www.petsdc.org.......................................... 202-234-7387

SERVICE DOGS - SEARCH & RESCUE CHESARDA, Inc. www.chesarda.org Mid-Atlantic D.O.G.S. 301-948-2840

SPAY/NEUTER - LOW COST

SPAY USA Trumbell, CT................................................. 800-248-SPAY Washington Animal Rescue League 71 Oglethorpe Street, NW, Wash., DC........... 202-726-2556

THERAPY ANIMALS

SHOWS

National Capital Therapy Dogs, Inc. www.nctdinc.org......................................... 301-585-6283 PAL - People Animals Love Washington DC............................................ 202-966-2171

SPAY/NEUTER - LOW COST

TRAP-NEUTER-RETURN

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Alley Cat Rescue, Inc.

WWW.SAVEACAT.ORG.............301-277-5595 SEE OUR AD ON PAGE 12

Animal Advocates of Howard County www.animal-advocates.org......................... 410-880-2488 Animal Welfare Society of Howard County www.AWSHC.org 8556 Davis Rd., Columbia............................. 410-465-4350

Baltimore Humane Society Spay, Neuter & Vaccine Clinic

www.bmorehumane.org 1601 Nicodemus Road, Reisterstown........... 410-833-8848 Baltimore County Animal Services www.baltimorecountymd.gov/animalservices 7702 Dunmanway, Dundalk............ 410-887-PAWS (7297) Montgomery County Humane Society 1300 East Gude Drive, Rockville 240-252-2555

National Capital Area Spay & Neuter Center www.washhumane.org/spayneuter 202-608-1356 SNAP 410-885-5783 SPCA/Humane Society of PG County www.pgspca.org......................................... 301-262-5625

Alley Cat Rescue, Inc.

www.savEacat.org.............301-277-5595

SEE OUR AD ON PAGE 12

VACCINE -LOW COST

Baltimore County Animal Services www.baltimorecountymd.gov/animalservices 13800 Manor Road, Baldwin................................................

410-887-7297

WILDLIFE REHABILITATION

Wildlife Rescue, Inc. www.wildliferescueinc.org.......................... 410-357-5179

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Adopt a Rescued Dog

There are several benefits to adopting a rescued dog. Many rescued dogs are mature adults who are housebroken. Adult dogs are past the stage of chewing on your shoes and furniture. They are loyal to the hand that feeds them, shelters them, and loves them. Give a loving pet a second chance – Adopt.

Listed on the following pages are telephone contacts for individual dog breed rescues. If the breed you are looking for is not listed, it may be because the contact for that breed has declined to be in the book or we are not aware of them. Keep in mind when calling these contacts that in many cases you are calling someone’s home. Most of these people are volunteers who donate their time for the love of the breed. Be respectful of the hours you call. Also, be aware that it may take time to get a response to your call.

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Affenpinsher www.affenpinscherrescue.org Afghan Hound www.afghanhound.net 877-AF-RESCUE Airedale Terrier airedales-dc.org Pamela McKusick • mckusick@ verizon.net Akita-ARMAC armac.rescuegroups.org Jodi Marcus • 703-730-0844 American Brittany americanbrittanyrescue.com Andrea Bock • 301-293-4221 Australian Cattle Dog www.acdra.org Mdshelterrep@acdra.org Australian Shepherd www.ausierescue.org 877-277-4779

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Basenji www.mabasenji.org Basset Hound www.bassethoundrescueleague.net 301-292-3020 Basset Rescue of Old Dominion www.Brood-VA.org • 866-710-9476 Beagle www.brewbeagles.org Beagle Rescue of MD www.beaglemaryland.org info@beaglemaryland.org Bearded Collie-NCBCC www.ncbcc.com Bedlington Terrier Linda Freeman • 703-255-9538 Bernese Mountain Dog www.pvbmdc.org Sharon Hasenauer • 301-879-3586

B Bichon Frise-MBFR marylandbkchonrescue@yahoo.com 301-466-2492 Border Collie Blue Ridge B.C. Rescue www.brbcr.org Borzoi www.borzols.com • 410-592-5512 Boston Terrier Mary Hovey • btcmd.rescue@gmail.com Bouvier www.bouvier.org • mdcoord@abrl.org Boxer Dianne Spessard • 703-620-5566 www.VA-BoxerRescue.org Bulldog www.otrbulldogrescue.org 703-431-8612

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Bulldog Club of America Rescue Network www.rescuebulldogs.org Bulldog - French www.frenchbulldogrescue.org Bull Mastiff American www.bullmastiff.us Bull Terrier www.brbtc.com • 703-815-7911

C Cairn Terrier www.potomacctc.org Cardigan Welsh Corgi www.cardiganrescue.org Chinese Crested www.crest-care.net Chinese Shar Pei www. macspro.org

Cocker Spaniel www.cockeradoption.org Cocker Spaniel Oldies but Goodies • 703-533-2373 Collie Rescue, Inc. www.savecollies.org • 703-579-9931 Corgi www.bassethoundrescueleague.com 301-292-3020

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Dachshund- DRNA www.drna.org Anne Donnawell•410-465-5681 Dachshund www.bassethoundrescueleague.net 301-292-3020 Dalmation ccdal@comcast.net • www.ccdal.org Doberman www.dobe.net • 410-663-1694

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English Cocker Spaniel http://ecscahealthandrescue.org/ rescue-home/general-information Marsha T. Wallace • 703-548-7641 English Setter www.englishsetterrescue.org 866-681-7084 English Toy Spaniel Mary Hoagland • 609-397-3148

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Flat-Coated Retriever www.fcrsainc.org

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German Shepherd www.magsr.org • 410-644-7763 German Shorthaired Pointer www.mdgspresuce.org 410-552-1449 Golden Retriever GRREAT - www.grreat.org 703-620-6593

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Golden Retriever HEART • www.goldheart.org 410-877-9697 Great Dane-MAGDRL www.magdrl.org • 410-945-5454 Great Pyranese Karen Reiter • 804-795-5318 Greyhound GreyhoundPetofAmerica/MD 800-600-8607 Greyhound Judy Chopp • 703-323-0118 Greyhound www.greytdogs.org 301-416-2028

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Lhasa Apso www.lhasaapsorescue.org 410-721-0053

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MAGDRL Mid-Atlantic Great Dane Rescue League www.magdrl.org • 703-644-8009 Maltese Barbara Fine • 301-371-6442 Mastiff - English www.mastiffrescue.org

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Harrier www.harriers.net • 760-377-4758

Newfoundland www.colonialnewfrescue.org Donna McConn • 703-967-1000 Norwegian Elkhound elkiehelp@gmail.com

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Ibizan Hound www.ihus.org Irish Setter Club of America Deanna Cuchiaro • 908-462-2044 www.irishrescue.petfinder.org Irish Terrier Helenmarie Hoffman • 301-271-4733 Irish Wolfhound-PVIWC Tom & Diane Hartney • 703-759-6316 www.pviwc.org

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Japanese Chin J CCARE www.japanesechinrescue.org

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Keeshond Rescue (Chesapeake) Patti Hansen • 804-654-9426 Kerry Blue Terrier Helenmarie Hoffman • 301-271-4733 Komodor Komodor Club of America www.clubs.akc.org/kca

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Labrador Retriever www.lab-rescue.org LRCP, Inc. • 301-299-6756 Labrador Retriever Rescue, Inc. LRR • 301-868-3524 • www.lrr.org Lakeland Terrier/Norwich Terrier Al Ferruggiaro • 301-421-1930

Papillon Ellen Stuban • 248-668-8438 Pekingese www.potomacpekes.org Petit Basset Griffon Vendeen PBGV • www.pbgv.org Pit Bull AAHA • 410-558-4554 Pointer www.pointerrescue.org 301-333-2249 Pomeranian Bernice Wiseman • 703-631-8535 Poodle Linda Elliot • 301-570-4300 Pug MAPR • 703-256-5363

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Rhodesian Ridgeback ridgebackrescue.org • 703-597-6657 Rottweiler www.roxiesfund.org • 301-962-7509

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Samoyed-MASR Danielle Buchheister www.samrescue.com • 410-798-0636 Schipperke www.schipperkerescue.net Susan Fogleman • 757-926-4467

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Schnauzer – Standard Potomac Valley Standard Schnauzer www.pvssc.org Schnauzer - Minature www.schnauzerresuce.net Linda Seeman • 301-776-7370 Scottish Deerhound Dr. Dove • 703-754-8387 Scottish Terrier scottieclubofdc.org Shar Pei www.macspro.org • 301-881-1221 Shetland Sheepdog www.nvsr.org • 703-912-4002 shelties@nvsr.org Shih Tzu Sabina Poinelli www.caringheartsrescue.org Shih Tzu Sancutary Billie Rivielli • 410-643-0018 Siberian Husky www.petharbor.org • 703-583-HSKY Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier Helenmarie Hoffman • 301-271-4733

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Vizsla Patricia Hudson • 540-832-7555

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Weimaraner www.dcweimclub.org West Highland White Terrier Westie Rescue, USA • 703-671-1039 www.westierescue.com West Highland White Terrier Westie Rescue, Inc. • 540-554-2963 Whippet-WRAP www.whippet-rescue.com 301-953-3386 • 301-490-6598 Barbara L. Henderson VMD

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Yorkshire Terrier-SAYR Kathy Moore • 609-634-8212 www.saveayorkierescue.org Yorkshire Terrier www.yorkierescue.org 717-264-9799

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Animal Clubs CLUBS - BIRD Baltimore Bird Fanciers Bird Clubs of Virginia Howard County Bird Club Maryland All Canary Club National Capital Bird Club National Cockatiel Society

baltimorebirdfanciers.org www.birdclubsva.org www.howardbirds.org www.marylandcanary.com www.ncbc-dc.org www.cockatiels.org

CLUBS - CAT

CLUBS - EQUINE TROT - Trail Riders of Today www.trot-md.org

301-588-8768

CLUBS - FISH

Capital Cat Fanciers Diane Marcus Cat Fanciers of Washington Kathy Rutledge Colonial Annapolis Cat Fanciers Sande Willen Greater Baltimore Cat Club Sande Willen Howard County Cat Club

301-983-1098 703-455-4869 410-653-4652 410-653-4652 howardcountycatclub.org

Hidden Peake Linda Peterson Maryland Feline Society

Old Dominion Kennel Club of Northern Virginia www.odkc.org Rock Creek Kennel Club David Lidie 301-963-2173

703-631-2031 mdfelinesociety.org

CLUBS - DOG (GENERAL) Baltimore CountyKennel Club baltimorecountykc.com Canine Training Association www.caninetrainingassociation.org 301-937-1431 Carroll Kennel Club www.carrollkennelclub.org Kennel Club of Anne Arundel kcaa-md.com Maryland Kennel Club 1915 Mt. Carmel Road, Parkton Mason and Dixon Kennel Club www.masondixonkennelclub.com Mattaponi Kennel Club www.mattaponikennelclub.com

Baltimore-Washington Area Aquarium Society email: bwaas@hotmail.com Chesapeake Marine Aquarium Society www.cmas-md.org Marine Aquarium Societies of North America www.masna.org Mid Atlantic Koi Club makc.com Potomac Valley Aquarium Society www.PVAS.com Washington Area Marine Aquatic Society www.wamas.org

CLUBS - MICE/RATS North American Rat & Mouse Club, Int’l www.narmci.8k.com

609-932-1258

CLUBS - RABBIT National Capital Rabbit Breeding

301-924-3752

CLUBS - REPTILE International Reptile Conservation Foundation www.ircf.org 877-472-3674 MATTS - Mid Atlantic Turtle and Tortoise Society P.O. Box 22321, Baltimore, MD 21203 www.matts-turtles.org 301-785-3390 MARS - MidAtlantic Reptile Show www.midatlanticreptileshow.org

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Dog Parks Continue to Grow

hese parks provide a wonderful opportunity for dogs to exercise and socialize with T other canines. Some dog parks are private and for members only with fees and strict enforcement of park rules. Private parks are rare. Most are the result of grassroots move-

ments and rely largely on users to adhere to rules, clean up after the dogs, and keep the peace by removing aggressive animals. Without the screening required by private parks, there is no way of knowing if all park participants are properly socialized and are current on vaccinations.

Most parks operate smoothly. Some parks provide space for dogs to run off leash while others set the stage for positive interaction among pets and people.

Note: Some parks may not be completely fenced. Usage may be limited to residents of the particular area.

Germantown

Annapolis Quiet Waters Park - 600 Quiet Waters Road

Arnold Broadneck Park - Bay Dale and College Parkway

Bethesda Cabin John Dog Park - 10900 West Lake Drive

Bowie Bowie Dog Park - West side of Northview Drive across the street from Enfield Drive

Boyds Black Hills Regional Park - 20930 Lake Ridge Drive

Ridge Road Recreational Park - 21155 Frederick Road

Greenbelt

Hanover Drive and Greenway Center Drive

Laurel

Maryland City Park - 565 Brock Bridge Road

Pasadena

Downs State Park - 8311 John Downs Loop

Rockville

Dog Park at King Farm - King Farm Blvd. and Piccard Drive

Washington, D.C.

Worthington Park - Hillsborough Road & New Cut Road

Chevy Chase Dog Park - 41st & Livingston Street NW Congressional Cemetery - 1801 E Street SE Glover Park Dog Park - 39th St. and W St. NW Lincoln Dog Park - 11th and North Carolina Marion Park - E and 6th Street SE Newark Street Dog Park Newark Street, NW, between Idaho & 39th Street NW Stanton Park - Corner of Maryland Ave. & 6th St., NE Utah Park - 3308 S. Stafford Street

Gaithersburg

Wheaton

Catonsville Catonsville Off Leash Dog Park - 401 Harlem Lane

College Park Acredale Park at Metzerott Road Off University Blvd. Near the University of Maryland.

Ellicott City

Gaithersburg Dog Park - 151 Bickerstaff Way

Wheaton Regional Park - 11710 Orebaugh Ave.

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