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PRINCE GEORGE’S COUNTY

Stray dog goes to school: 9300 block, Ardwick Ardmore Rd., Upper Marlboro, Oct. 13. A person reported that a friendly dog was making school staff members nervous because of its size. An animal control officer removed the 8-year-old brindle-colored male German shepherd. The dog's owner took it home that day.

Stray dogs tied to a fence: 17100 block, Queen Anne Bridge Rd., Bowie, Oct. 13. A woman found two dogs tied to her fence when she returned home. The person who tied them there apparently left dog food and a note. An animal control officer removed the 2-year-old white female Maltese poodle mix and the 1-year-old tan spayed Chihuahua. They were not claimed by their owner. The Maltese was taken to a rescue group. Adoption applications were pending for the Chihuahua.

Snake in kitchen: 8000 block, Travis Lane, College Park, Oct. 13. A man reported that he saw a snake behind a cabinet in his kitchen. An animal control officer removed the healthy snake from a glue trap and returned it to the wild.

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Flopping bird rescued: 6800 block, Kenilworth Ave., Riverdale, Oct. 14. A man approached a bird, thinking it would fly away. The bird did not appear to be injured but could only flop around on the ground. An animal control officer removed the brown bird and took it to a wildlife rehabilitator for treatment.

Stray dog in school classroom: 3500 block, Regency Pkwy., District Heights, Oct. 15. A person at a school reported that a dog was seen in a classroom. Some who tried were unable to confine the dog in a room. An animal control officer removed the 9-year-old gray spayed Keeshond. The owner claimed the dog Oct. 19.

The Prince George's County Animal Management Division is offering free spay/neuter services to residents in low-income neighborhoods. For information, call 301-780-7200 or visit www.princegeorgespets4us.com.

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Volunteers Needed

The SPCA/Humane Society of Prince George 's County, an all-volunteer organization, needs volunteers 18 and older to assist with a variety of tasks. Opportunities include photographers/videographers, social media outreach, adoption show assistance, administration and pet foster families. Call 301-780-7200 or visit www.pgspca.org/get-involved/volunteer.

Prince George's County Animal Management Division seeks volunteers to assist animals in need by joining the pet foster family program. Foster families provide a safe, loving home to animals that are too young, injured, recovering from surgery or have other special needs, until they are adoptable. Call 301-780-7219 or visit www.princegeorgespets4us.com.

The Partnership for Animal Welfare needs volunteers to foster homeless dogs and cats, provide transportation to vet appointments, and handle animals at adoption shows. For information, go to www.paw-rescue.org or leave a message at 301-572-4729.

— Compiled by Gerri Marmer

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