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16th Annual Edition 2015-16

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Contents Features 7 Can Acupuncture Help My Pet? 11 Annie’s Story 14 The Final Act of Kindness 16 Laser Therapy 20 Obligate Carnivore, the Truth about Cat Nutrition 22 It’s Only Funny until Your Dog Runs out of Spoons 25 Is Your Pet at a Healthy Weight?

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IMPORTANT PHONE NUMBERS

Emergency Animal Hospitals

Chesapeake Veterinary Referral and Emergency

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

Dogs and Cats Veterinary Referral & Emergency

6700 Laurel Bowie Road, Bowie. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 301-809-8800

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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Can Acupuncture Help My Pet?

By Susaanti Follingstad, Acupuncture for Animals

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cupuncture works with underlying energy and can be used in animals for most conditions. Some of the issues I’ve used acupuncture to effectively address include kidney failure, arthritis, liver related issues (hepatic lipidosis), behavior/emotional issues (aggression, anxiety, fear), necrotic ears (tissue dying from lack of blood flow), severe itching, back problems (pain, protruding spine, degenerative myelopathy), lupus and leg injuries (see my website for other uses). It can also support recovery or address side effects related to regular medical treatments (acupuncture treatment is coordinated with your vet and the first treatment must be within 14 days of the last vet visit). Acupuncture is generally accepted to be non-toxic with minimal side effects.

Each animal’s reaction to needling is unique, thus unpredictable; some calm down, others resist.

They don’t necessarily react as when getting a shot, since needles are only slightly thicker than a

hair. I once treated two sister dogs, one anxious, one easygoing, whose reactions to being needled were the opposite! And even nervous or resistant pets can benefit. If a pet doesn’t tolerate needling, we can try palpation.

When treatment is effective, animals’ conditions often respond quickly. Benefits (which vary by individual) can be seen as recovery or improvement or as slowing of deterioration (your observations are key in noting progress since we can’t ask them). It can take several treatments to identify if it’s being beneficial. If a pet doesn’t respond well, I’ll work with you to research other treatment options.

My main goals are to bring affordable care to those who would benefit and to reduce suffering.

I treat in their home which eases anxiety for many and avoids a drive home, which can undo positive treatment effects. And I let you decide what to pay to ensure it’s affordable.

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SOCIAL SCENE

ANIMAL ADVOCATES OF HOWARD COUNTY: a collection of pictures from their past events - adoptable puppies, a family with their pet at the Walk for Paws event and their once-a-year yard sale that benefits animals.

SPCA of Anne Arundel County: a collection of pictures from the Puppy Plunge and the Walk for the Animals.

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PG SPCA: Foster dog Daisy was a hit when we took part in the Bowie Baysox Bark in the Park, May 17.

PGSPCA offered low cost rabies vaccinations and information at the Greenbelt Pet Expo, June 6.

Over 100 pet owners bring their animals to the PGSPCA low-cost shot clinics on the first Sunday of every month.

PGSPCA vets altered more than 60 cats and dogs at our most recent spay/neuter event, June 27 and 28.

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SOCIAL SCENE

28th Annual Bark Ball was enjoyed by nearly 1,000 guests and more than 500 of their four legged friends.

Donald Hoffman petting dog and Dog in tux (Photo credit: Moshe Zusman Photography Stuido).

9th Annual Fashion for Paws Annual Runway show featured 50 models and their four legged companions sporting this season’s hottest trends down the runway.

Mark Del Rosso & Teresa Foss Del Rosso and WHS Adoptable Dog (Photo credit: Moshe Zusman Photography Studio).

The 2014 DC Walk for the Animals & Pet-APalooza was a wonderful community event filled with contests, games and family-friendly activities.

Walkers and event supporters walked to end pet homelessness in DC (Photo credit: Mark Stodert).

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Annie’s Story

By Bonnie Lefbom, DVM, Diplomate, ACVIM, (Cardiology) in Collaboration with Dan Rollyson for CVCA Cardiac Care for Pets Photos Courtesy of Dan Rollyson 11+ years after Patent Ductus Arteriosus (PDA) diagnosis, the most frequently seen congenital defect of dogs, Annie had surgery and continues to be a bundle of joy and energy!

Annie joined the Rollyson family via a rescue site called K9 Furbabies. Annie, who originally came from a puppy mill in West Virginia, was born with a congenital condition called Patent Ductus Arteriosus (PDA).

It is a failure of a large blood vessel (ductus arteriosus) to close after birth. Pets with this defect often die in the first year of life.

Without surgery, Annie would probably have died before her second birthday.

On the morning of October 11, 2003, Dan and Eileen, along with their older collie Nikki, met Annie for the first time. When Annie, like a typical puppy, had finished teasing Nikki, she gently rested her head on the older dog’s foot and closed her eyes. There wasn’t a dry eye in the place. At that point, there was little doubt as to where Annie would be spending the rest of her life!

Annie was taken to CVCA Cardiac Care for Pets and assessed for the surgical procedure

by Dr. Bonnie Lefbom, a board certified veterinary cardiologist and her team. Surgery was performed on December 10th 2003. Dr. Lefbom successfully closed the PDA during

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the surgery and Annie recovered with lots of TLC from the surgical team at CVCA. She was able to go home to her family the very next day. The procedure was so successful that Annie was taken off all of her heart medications!

Annie celebrated her second birthday on March 28, 2005. She was healthy, happy and a bundle of raw energy. A subsequent follow-up cardiac examination indicated that she was doing very well and could expect to live a normal, active life with a normal life-span.

Annie is certified by Therapy Dogs International and along with her housemate Sugar, visits hospice to give respite to terminally ill patients, their families and caregivers. The

Dr. Lefbom with Annie and Sugar.

pair also visit area nursing homes where all are particularly impressed that Annie and Sugar take their commands in both English and Spanish.

Annie has a wonderful personality and is loved by all...except, perhaps, for the squirrels in her back yard. She particularly enjoys herding sheep at the annual Collie Rescue of the Carolinas reunion. She is also a regular participant at the annual CVCA & Inova Pediatric Heart Picnic, where the animals who have had cardiac surgery at CVCA get together with the children who have had cardiac surgery at INOVA. Annie is currently 11½ years old and still a bundle of joy and energy. Thanks to K9 Furbabies Rescue, her dedicated family, and her veterinary care team, she continues to live a remarkable, long and healthy life, bringing happiness to many.

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From the Publisher Hello everyone, I am so excited to bring 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, over this past year we welcomed a pair of rescue bunnies into our home. Their names are Alice and Boppity and their fun love story needs to be shared. They were both living at the Animal Welfare League of Alexandria and over their first few weeks in the shelter the staff would find Boppity in Alice’s cage constantly. No matter what the staff did, these two rabbits found a way to be together. So instead of devising new ways to separate their cages, the staff decided to create a larger pen for them to share and it’s been cohabitation bliss for these two.

We adopted this lovable duo and they have shared their happy, adorable selves with us each day! Even Maggie, our 8 year old mixed breed has taken to them!

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! www.facebook.com/PetLoversCompanion and if you are a dog-lover, like NOVADog’s page too: www. facebook.com/novadog.

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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The Final Act of Kindness

By Linda Buel, Heavenly Days Crematorium

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If you choose to have your deceased pet cremated, do a little homework. Check the internet and with other pet owners, family or friends. Speak to the crematory company directly - do not just rely on the veterinarian. It is your pet, and it is your choice where to have your beloved pet cremated.

As the owner you should be able to have some input into your services. Is it really an individual or just divided ashes? Communal? Choice of box or urn? Sealed or not? A clip of hair? A paw print? Is there a witnessed cremation? Expedited service?

Can ashes be divided into 2 or more containers? How do you get cremains back? Are there provisions for cremating pocket pets, birds and rabbits at a reasonable rate? Are

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the rates for cremating a dog or cat reasonable also?

In most of our local area it is against the law to bury in your yard & people in apartments have no yard. Pet cemeteries are expensive. Cremation has become the most acceptable, economical, mainstream and humane manner of dealing with a deceased pet. Cremation with return of ashes allows you to forever have them with you no matter where you live.

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Laser Therapy

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P.O. Box 1073 There are several types of medical lasers that youCollege may have heard about.

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nerve cells, increasing their energy to repair damaged tissue. There are many uses of the MR4 Activet Healing Laser including treatment of arthritis, post-surgical pain, ear infections, bacterial infections, hot spots, and ligament and muscle soreness. Ask one of our staff veterinarians which treatment best fits your pet’s needs. Treatment sessions are typically 15 to 20 minutes long and are performed by trained technicians. Our laser is safe to use although all lasers must be used with care and caution. The MR4 ActiVet Healing Laser can be rented for home use for nervous pets that are more relaxed in their own environment.

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Animals respond very favorably to laser therapy and the effects are seen soon after the treatments are initiated in many cases.

There are over 5,000 studies and papers by researchers around the world who have documented the effects of laser and light on a variety of conditions. The MR4 ActiVet may be beneficial to your pet in a comprehensive treatment plan to enhance his or her healing and well-being.

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MD & DC PET SITTERS BY COUNTY

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sity. These health problem are often related to poor quality or biologically inappropriate diets.

Our conversations usually begin with a discussion about the “obligate carnivore.”

What does it mean?

Obligate carnivores cannot survive without meat in their diets. Their genetic makeup dictates that they thrive on the flesh of other animals, and they get their moisture from their food rather than from drinking. Most cats would rarely consume grains or vegetables because all they need would be already consumed by their prey.

Domesticated cats are still obligate carnivores.

Commercial cat foods tend to contradict the obligate carnivore’s biologically appropriate diet.

Dry cat foods high in carbohydrates of any kind, including grains, and extremely low in moisture, are partially responsible for many of the most common cat diseases. Low quality ingredients, environmental factors and genetics also play a role.

How does the obligate carnivore suffer from biologically inappropriate foods?

Cats that consume exclusively dry foods often suffer from urinary tract disorders and kidney disease. Foods that do not contain enough moisture rob the body and its organs of moisture. A cat that frequents a water bowl is usually dehydrated. Dry foods tend to have an average of 10% moisture where most canned foods are 70%-80% moisture.

No matter how much water a cat drinks, it cannot make up for the moisture that is lost through digesting dry foods. Cats need moisture to keep their urinary tract flushed of bacteria and to keep the kidneys functioning properly.

Cats that consume high carbohydrate foods tend to develop high blood sugar and Diabetes.

Diabetes can lead to loss of appetite, vomiting and dehydration—eventually damaging the kidneys and other vital organs. Cats with diabetes will urinate frequently and often eat ravenously because their bodies cannot properly utilize their food. Hence, the constant consumption of high

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sugar starches can be extremely detrimental to an obligate carnivore.

In nature a cat would hunt for its food and consume its prey almost entirely. Our beloved house cats do not have to work (at least not very hard) for their food. Our less active indoor cats have become morbidly obese. These cats are consuming far too many inappropriate ingredients.

Diets containing high quality meats, low carbohydrates and a high moisture content are the most biologically appropriate. A high quality canned, dehydrated or raw diet is usually the best way to prevent the most common cat diseases that seem to run rampant in today’s cat population.

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It’s Only Funny until Your Dog Runs out of Spoons

By E. Foley for Your Dog’s Friend

If you know anyone with a chronic illness, you are probably familiar with Spoon Theory.

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It has to do with spoons. Did you know your dog has spoons? He does, and it’s bad if he runs out of them.

The Spoon Theory If you know anyone with a chronic illness, you are probably familiar with Spoon Theory.

The gist of Spoon Theory is this: Each morning, a person with a chronic illness wakes up with a certain number of “spoons”.

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snarling at your daughter. Dogs tolerate a lot, but on this day, it was more than your dog could take.

Conserving Your Dog’s Spoons

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What if your dog is having a bad day? Let’s say that a dog snapped at him on his daily walk. There’s construction next door and lots of loud noises and strangers in hard hats.

And he ate something in the backyard that upset his tummy.

How can you help your dog? Maybe by leaving him home instead of taking him to the soccer game. Or letting him relax in his crate with a bully stick, away from your guests.

Dog Bites Never Come “Out of Nowhere”

Most importantly, you can help by being present with your dog and knowing when to remove him from a situation. A dog isn’t able to say, “Hey, I’ve got one spoon left and if this kid pulls my ear one more time, I’m done!” Be your dog’s advocate. Your dog will love you for it.

Your daughter likes to hug and kiss your dog, and that has never been a problem. But if your dog was having a bad day and had run out of spoons … well, he could end up

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Is Your Pet at a Healthy Weight?

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

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ne of the best things you can do for your companion animals is keep them at a healthy weight, and yet we see a lot of dogs and cats that are slightly to extremely overweight with corresponding chronic health issues like diabetes, arthritis, endocrine and metabolic imbalances, having difficulty breathing, and early onset heart issues. Many of these diseases can be prevented and / or reversed simply by paying attention to their diets and using some common sense approaches to help them lose weight.

Some easy changes to their diets can go a long way to keeping them lean and helping them lose excess fat and weight. Here are some of our favorite tips: • If you have an animal suffering from obesity and/or diabetes, we find that the

fastest way to help them lose excess weight is by switching from all dry food to a meat based-diet. Go Paleo! This can be canned, raw, or freeze-dried / dehydrated. If you need to feed kibble due to cost and expense cut back to kibble once a day and meatbased once a day.

• Feed raw meaty bones in place of a meal.

For cats and small dogs chicken necks are a great choice, and for the bigger pups, duck and turkey necks are the preferred size. If they are marrow bones, remove the marrow which has a high fat content.

• Make up a bone broth to use with the food. You can cut back on the amount of food and provide a very rich natural food supplement with the broth.

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• Add in fermented products like Answers Fermented Fish Stock which is low calorie and will help heal their gut, and balance their system.

• Decrease calories by adding veggies to the diet, like steamed broccoli, green beans, cauliflower, kidney beans, etc.

• Make sure that you are giving them lowcalorie treats, like Stella & Chewy’s Carnivore Crunch, which only contain 2 calories pet treat. You also want to make sure that you decrease calories if you are providing a lot of treats during training.

• PAY ATTENTION to feeding guidelines if you switch their foods, as the kilo-calories may change significantly from one formula to another.

• If feeding a kibble, choose a Senior or

Weight Management formula with a high meat content and watch how much you are feeding. There are some great choices in holistic foods including grain-free formulas from RAWZ, NULO, NOW!, Amicus, Orijen, and whole-grain formulas from Verus, Fromm and Horizon.

• If they inhale their food offer them a hunt and seek feeder so they have to work for their kibble. There are a number of great feeders available now with different ways to get at the food, and it also offers mental stimulation for both dogs and cats.

There are a number of ways you can keep your animals fit and provide opportunities for you to also join in the fun and burn calories, even if it means going for long walks with your dogs (and cats) or setting up playtimes for them. Get out and play!

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ACUPUNCTURE/HOLISTIC M. Susaanti Follingstad

ANIMAL HOSPITALS BY CITY

Affordable in-home treatments in Montgomery County and nearby areas................................301-251-0139

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

www.acupuncture-for-animals.com SEE OUR AD ON PAGE 17

ALL NATURAL PET FOODS Big Bad Woof, The

www.thebigbadwoof.com

5501 Baltimore Avenue, Hyattsville...............301-403-8957 117 Carroll St., NW, Washington, DC...............202-291-2404 SEE OUR AD ON PAGE 15

Beltsville

Beltsville Veterinary Hospital Bowie

Dogs and Cats Veterinary Referral & Emergency www.dcvetreferral.com

6700 Laurel Bowie Road.................................301-809-8800 SEE OUR AD ON PAGE 2

Brookeville

Whole Pet Central

Brookeville Animal Hospital, LLC

1306 East Gude Dr., Gude Plaza Rockville, MD.................................................301-217-0432

22201 Georgia Avenue...................................301-774-9698

www.WholePetCentral.com SEE OUR AD ON PAGE 24

ANIMAL BEHAVIOR SPECIALISTS WiggleButts Dog Training, LLC www.WiggleButtsDog.com

Gaithersburg, MD...........................................410-259-5136

www.brookevilleanimalhospital.com

Burtonsville

Burtonsville Animal Hospital

15543 Old Columbia Pike...............................301-421-9200

Frederick

CVCA Cardiac Care for Pets www.cvcavets.com

SEE OUR AD ON PAGE 21

ANIMAL CONTROL Baltimore County Animal Services baltimorecountymd.gov/ animalservices.com

13800 Manor Road, Baldwin..........................410-887-7297 SEE OUR AD ON PAGE 3

ANIMAL HOSPITALS BY CITY Annapolis

Chesapeake Veterinary Referral Center www.CVRC.com

808 Bestgate Road.........................................410-224-0121 SEE OUR AD ON PAGE 19

CVCA Cardiac Care for Pets www.cvcavets.com

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

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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

Millersville

Noah’s Ark Veterinary and Boarding Resort

www.navbr.com

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

Olney

Olney-Sandy Spring Veterinary Hospital

www.ossvh.com

1300 Olney Sandy Spring Road......................301-774-9500 SEE OUR AD ON PAGE 14

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Animal Hospital by Specialty

ANIMAL HOSPITALS BY CITY

ANIMAL HOSPITALS BY CITY

Potomac

Towson

Falls Road Veterinary Hospital www.fallsroadvet.com

10229 Falls Road............................................301-983-8400

Rockville

Caring Hands Animal Hospital www.caringhandsvet.com

825-H Rockville Pike......................................240-205-8300 SEE OUR AD ON PAGE 23

CVCA Cardiac Care for Pets www.cvcavets.com

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

Hope Advanced Veterinary Center Rockville.HopeCenter.com

1 Taft Court.....................................................301-637-3228 SEE OUR AD ON PAGE 47

Sandy Spring

Olney-Sandy Spring Veterinary Hospital

www.ossvh.com

1300 Olney Sandy Spring Road......................301-774-9500 SEE OUR AD ON PAGE 14

Severn

Telegraph Road Animal Hospital

www.TelegraphRoadAH.com

7863 Telegraph Road......................................410-551-3100

Silver Spring

Norbeck Animal Clinic

www.norbeckanimalclinic.com

2645 Norbeck Road........................................301-924-3616

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 17

Chesapeake Veterinary Referral Center www.CVRC.com

1209 Cromwell Bridge Road...........................410-828-0911 SEE OUR AD ON PAGE 19

CVCA Cardiac Care for Pets www.cvcavets.com

1209 Cromwell Bridge Road...........................410-339-3461 SEE OUR AD ON PAGE 27

Vienna

Hope Advanced Veterinary Center Rockville.HopeCenter.com

1 Taft Court.....................................................301-637-3228 SEE OUR AD ON PAGE 47

Washington, DC

Dupont Veterinary Clinic

www.dupontvetclinic.com

2022 P Street, N.W.........................................202-466-2211

ANIMAL HOSPITALS BY SPECIALTY Cardiology

CVCA Cardiac Care for Pets www.cvcavets.com

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

Dogs and Cats Veterinary Referral & Emergency www.dcvetreferral.com

6700 Laurel Bowie Road.................................301-809-8800 SEE OUR AD ON PAGE 2

Internal Medicine

Hope Advanced Veterinary Center Rockville.HopeCenter.com

1 Taft Court, Rockville.....................................301-637-3228 SEE OUR AD ON PAGE 47

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ANIMAL HOSPITALS BY SPECIALTY

BOARDING/KENNEL FACILITIES

Neurology

Brookeville

Dogs and Cats Veterinary Referral & Emergency www.dcvetreferral.com

6700 Laurel Bowie Road, Bowie.....................301-809-8800 SEE OUR AD ON PAGE 2

Oncology

Hope Advanced Veterinary Center Rockville.HopeCenter.com

1 Taft Court, Rockville.....................................301-637-3228 SEE OUR AD ON PAGE 47

Radiology

Dogs and Cats Veterinary Referral & Emergency www.dcvetreferral.com

Linda’s Dog Design

www.LindasDogDesign.com

20001 Georgia Avenue...................................301-570-4300 SEE OUR AD ON PAGE 20

Gaithersburg

Old Towne Bed & Biscuit

www.TheGroomery.com

424 East Diamond Avenue.............................240-246-0801 SEE OUR AD ON PAGE 16

Millersville

Noah’s Ark Veterinary and Boarding Resort

www.navbr.com

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

Washington, D.C.

6700 Laurel Bowie Road, Bowie.....................301-809-8800

Wagtime Pet Spa & Boutique

Hope Advanced Veterinary Center

900 M Street, S.E............................................202-629-2765 1232 9th St., N.W...........................................202-789-0870

1 Taft Court, Rockville.....................................301-637-3228

CEMETERIES & CREMATORIES Heavenly Days Crematorium

SEE OUR AD ON PAGE 2

Rockville.HopeCenter.com SEE OUR AD ON PAGE 47

Surgery

www.WagtimeDC.com

SEE OUR AD ON THE BACK COVER

www.HeavenlyDays.com

Hope Advanced Veterinary Center

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

1 Taft Court, Rockville.....................................301-637-3228

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

Rockville.HopeCenter.com SEE OUR AD ON PAGE 47

BOARD CERTIFIED SPECIALIST Cardiology

CVCA Cardiac Care for Pets www.cvcavets.com

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

West Arundel Crematory

www.westarundelcrematory.com

DAY CARE Gaithersburg

Old Towne Bed & Biscuit

www.TheGroomery.com

424 East Diamond Avenue.............................240-246-0801 SEE OUR AD ON PAGE 16

Millersville

Noah’s Ark Veterinary and Boarding Resort

www.navbr.com

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DAY CARE 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

DOG TRAINING Funwalks Dog Training

Specializing in rewards based good manners, tricks & loose leash walking www.funwalksdogtraining.com

Serving Silver Spring, Baltimore & Mt. Rainier..................................202-491-8373

Pet Experts

www.petexperts.info

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 21

World of RUFF

www.worldofruff.com

Serving VA/DC/MD.........................................202-413-3745

Your Dog’s Friend

www.yourdogsfriend.org

Grooming

DOG WASH – SELF SERVE Dog Wash, The

www.TheDogWashec.com

10132 Baltimore National Pike, Ellicott City.....................................................410-480-0450

Noah’s Ark Veterinary and Boarding Resort

www.navbr.com

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

GROOMING Brookeville

Linda’s Dog Design

www.LindasDogDesign.com

20001 Georgia Avenue...................................301-570-4300 SEE OUR AD ON PAGE 20

Ellicott City

Dog Wash, The

www.TheDogWashec.com

10132 Baltimore National Pike.......................410-480-0450

Gaithersburg

The Groomery

www.TheGroomery.com

424 East Diamond Avenue.............................240-246-0801 SEE OUR AD ON PAGE 16

Millersville

12221 Parklawn Dr., Rockville........................301-983-5913

Noah’s Ark Veterinary and Boarding Resort

DOG WALKING Pawfection Pet Sitters

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

SEE OUR AD ON PAGE 26

www.pawpetsitters.com

Serving Howard & Anne Arundel Counties...........443-755-9872 SEE OUR AD ON PAGE 20

Peace of Mind Pet Care, Inc.

Serving Montgomery County Since 1990

301-613-7487................................................240-271-6060 SEE OUR AD ON PAGE 23

www.navbr.com

Silver Spring

Norbeck Animal Clinic

Dr. Wehrli & Dr. Zelepsky

2645 Norbeck Road........................................301-924-3616

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

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

“We Come to You” Silver Spring...................................................301-384-7893

GROOMING – SELF-SERVE Dog Wash, The

www.TheDogWashec.com

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PET SITTING SERVICES SIT-A-PET, Inc.

www.sitapet.com

Established 1980............................................202-362-8900 SEE OUR AD ON PAGE 23

PET SUPPLIES & FOOD Hyattsville

10132 Baltimore National Pike, Ellicott City.....................................................410-480-0450

Big Bad Woof, The

LARGE ANIMAL CREMATION Heavenly Days Crematorium

5501 Baltimore Avenue..................................301-403-8957

www.HeavenlyDays.com

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

LASER THERAPY Takoma Park Animal Clinic

www.takomaparkanimalclinic.com

7330 Carroll Avenue.......................................301-270-4700 SEE OUR AD ON PAGE 17

www.thebigbadwoof.com SEE OUR AD ON PAGE 15

Millersville

Noah’s Ark Veterinary and Boarding Resort

www.navbr.com

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

Rockville

Whole Pet Central

www.WholePetCentral.com

PET SITTING SERVICES A & B Pampered Pets

1306 East Gude Dr., Gude Plaza......................301-217-0432

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

Big Bad Woof, The

www.ABPamperedPets.com

National Capital Area Professional Pet Sitters Network

www.ncapetsitters.com SEE OUR AD ON PAGE 17

Pawfection Pet Sitters

www.pawpetsitters.com

SEE OUR AD ON PAGE 24

Washington, DC

www.thebigbadwoof.com

117 Carroll St., NW,........................................202-291-2404 SEE OUR AD ON PAGE 15

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

Serving Howard & Anne Arundel Counties...........443-755-9872 SEE OUR AD ON PAGE 20

Peace of Mind Pet Care, Inc.

Serving Montgomery County Since 1990

301-613-7487................................................240-271-6060 SEE OUR AD ON PAGE 23

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RAW FOOD DIETS Big Bad Woof, The

www.thebigbadwoof.com

5501 Baltimore Avenue, Hyattsville...............301-403-8957 117 Carroll St., NW, Washington, DC...............202-291-2404

Emergency Animal Hospitals

Emergency Animal Hospitals

SEE OUR AD ON PAGE 15

Whole Pet Central

www.WholePetCentral.com

1306 East Gude Dr., Gude Plaza, Rockville MD..................................................301-217-0432 SEE OUR AD ON PAGE 24

REPRODUCTIVE SERVICES Olney-Sandy Spring Veterinary Hospital www.ossvh.com

1300 Olney Sandy Spring Rd., Silver Spring....301-774-9500 SEE OUR AD ON PAGE 14

VETERINARY HOUSE CALLS Takoma Park Animal Clinic

www.takomaparkanimalclinic.com

7330 Carroll Avenue, Takoma Park..................301-270-4700 SEE OUR AD ON PAGE 17

VETERINARIANS BY NAME Colwell, Ellen M., DVM

at Sykesville Veterinary Clinic www.sykesvillevetclinic.com

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

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

7330 Carroll Avenue, Takoma Park..................301-270-4700 SEE OUR AD ON PAGE 17

Anne Arundel

Chesapeake Veterinary Referral Center www.cvrc.com

808 Bestgate Rd........................................410-224-0121 SEE OUR AD ON PAGE 19

Bowie

Dogs and Cats Veterinary Referral & Emergency www.dcvetreferral.com

6700 Laurel Bowie Road............................301-809-8800 SEE OUR AD INSIDE FRONT COVER

Rockville

Hope Advanced Veterinary Center Rockville.HopeCenter.com

1 Taft Court, Rockville................................301-637-3228 SEE OUR AD ON PAGE 47

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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.

PGSPCA Low Cost Shot Clinic—Sunday, October 4, 1 to 3 pm. Low cost

shot clinics held every first Sunday of the month.

Check pgspca.org for details.

Wines for Canines and Felines—Wednesday, Oct. 14, 6:30 – 9 pm at

Maggiano’s Little Italy, 5333 Wisconsin Avenue, Chevy Chase, MD. Wine tasting fundraiser for Montgomery County Humane Society. Tickets are $75.00 per person.

Holiday Lights Open House & Pet Pictures with Santa— Sunday,

December 6, 1pm-5pm at Baltimore Humane Society, 1601 Nicodemus Rd., Reisterstown, MD 21136. Pet and kid pictures with Santa. Details to follow at http://bmorehumane.org

Super Pet Expo—March 18-20, 2016.

For details visit www.superpetexpo.com

Black Tie & Tails - end of March, 2016.

A gala event with dinner and dancing. Bring a date or bring your furry companion - both are invited. The Grand Lodge, Hunt Valley, Maryland.

Details to follow at http://bmorehumane.org Pups in the Park—April – September 2016. Bring your dogs to the game and enjoy.

Game dates TDA. Details to follow at www. nationals.com/pups

10th Annual Fashion for Paws—April 2016. The Fashion for Paws ®

Runway Show is a national acclaimed one-of-akind luxury brand event to benefit the Washington Humane Society. This high fashion event includes fundraising models strutting their stuff down the runway with their four legged companion, delicious food and drinks and lots of dancing. www. fashionforpaws.org

25th Annual Walk & Run—Sunday, May 1, 2016, 8am – 1pm at Quiet Waters Park from 8am to 1pm. The Walk & Run for the

www.petloverscompanion.com • 703.780.4400 Animals is the SPCA of Anne Arundel County’s largest annual fundraiser. Funds raised from this event help the shelter continue its mission of helping animals and educating the community.

Details to follow at http://www.aacspca.org

29th Annual Bark Ball—June

2016. The 29th Annual Bark Ball gala is the only black-tie event where movers and shakers of Washington DC can bring their four legged friends dressed in diamonds and bowties in support of the programs and services of Washington Humane Society (WHS). Guests enjoy exciting silent and live auctions, a delicious dinner, and a moving program with adoptable dogs walking the runway. www.barkball.org

5th annual Puppy Plunge—Sun-

day, August 21, 2016 from 12pm to 3pm at the YMCA Camp Letts. The SPCA of Anne Arundel County invites you to their fun-filled event that will be packed with music, demonstrations, an array of vendors, great food, a children’s area, and so much more! Most importantly, the dogs will have a blast taking the “plunge” into the river on either Muscle Beach (for bigger dogs) or our Petite Beach (for smaller dogs). Details to follow at http://www.aacspca.org

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16th Annual Walk for Paws—

Fall 2016 specifics TBD. A fun-filled day with activities, contests, raffles, vendors, educational booths, unique gift items, $20 micro chipping. Great prizes for Top Walkers and all proceeds support our adoption, humane education, and spay/neuter programs. Details to follow at www.animal-advocates.org

DogFest—usually the last Saturday in Sep-

tember, 2016 10am-4pm at Baltimore Humane Society, 1601 Nicodemus Rd., Reisterstown, MD 21136. A dog day extravaganza for dogs, dog lovers, families, and kids! http://dogfest.org

DC Walk for the Animals & Pet-A-Palooza—September 2016. The

DC Walk for the Animals & Pet-A-Palooza is an exciting community event for two and four legged friends to help fund programs that benefit the Washington Humane Society. Join us in celebrating our community’s animals and walking to end pet homelessness in DC. www.dclovesdcanimals.org

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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 SEE OUR AD ON PAGE 3

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

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 Maryland www.TailedTreasuresofMaryland.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

SHOWS

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SPAY/NEUTER - LOW COST

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

SPAY/NEUTER - LOW COST SNAP 410-885-5783

SPCA/Humane Society of PG County www.pgspca.org......................................... 301-262-5625 SPAY USA Trumbell, CT................................................. 800-248-SPAY Washington Animal Rescue League 71 Oglethorpe Street, NW, Wash., DC........... 202-726-2556

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

VACCINE -LOW COST

Baltimore County Animal Services

www.baltimorecountymd.gov/animalservices 13800 Manor Road, Baldwin................................................

410-887-7297 SEE OUR AD ON PAGE 3

WILDLIFE REHABILITATION

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

Baltimore County Animal Services

www.baltimorecountymd.gov/animalservices 7702 Dunmanway, Dundalk............ 410-887-PAWS (7297) SEE OUR AD ON PAGE 3

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

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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.

A 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 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 Christine Williams Beagle www.brewbeagles.org Beagle Rescue of MD www.beaglemaryland.org 301-934-3616 Bearded Collie MABCR • www.mabcr.org Bedlington Terrier Linda Freeman • 703-255-9538 Bernese Mountain Dog www.pvbmdc.org Sharon Hasenauer • 301-879-3586

B Bichon Frise MBFR • www.bichonbash.com Border Collie Blue Ridge B.C. Rescue www.brbcr.org Borzoi www.borzols.com • 410-592-5512 Boston Terrier Mary Hovey • 703-878-7464 Bouvier www.abrl.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 www.drna.org Dachshund www.bassethoundrescueleague.net 301-292-3020 Dalmation CCDAL • www.ccdal.org Jackie Threatte • 301-434-1086 Doberman www.dobe.net • 410-663-1694

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English Cocker Spaniel 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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Harrier www.harriers.net • 760-377-4758

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Ibizan Hound www.ihus.org

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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 Lakeland Terrier/Norwich Terrier Al Ferruggiaro • 301-421-1930

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

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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 Danielle Buchheister www.samrescue.com • 410-535-9451 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 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 www.whippet-rescue.com Barbara Henderson • 301-490-6598

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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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