Tri-County Animal Shelter News & Events
Come see Tri-County Animal Shelter at Pepper's Pet Pantry!
Tri-County Animal Shelter will be bringing animals for adoption to Pepper's Pet Pantry in Solomons on March 9, 2008. The Tri-County Animal Shelter will have cats/dogs at the store in Solomons from 12 p.m. to 3 p.m. Pepper's Pet Pantry has opened her store to local animal rescue organizations for weekly Sunday adoption day. Pepper's Pet Pantry is a unique store offering locally-made organic treats, dog pillows, blankets, breed specific gifts and supplies. The Tri-County Animal Shelter will be available to answer any questions about responsible pet ownership, rabies information, and spay/neuter information. Pepper's Pet Pantry is located in Solomons Plaza next to the Solomons Veterinary Medical Center. The Tri-County Animal Shelter hopes to see you there!
TRI-COUNTY ANIMAL SHELTER ANNOUNCES ITS 11TH ANNUAL
“BE KIND TO ANIMALS WEEK” ESSAY CONTEST
1ST Place - A New Bike
2nd Place - $100 Savings Bond
3rd Place - $75 Savings Bond
THIS YEAR’S ESSAY TOPIC:
Why should you adopt from an animal shelter instead of from a breeder, a puppy mill, or a pet store?
- Contest is open to children Grades 3 - 5 (Public, Private and Home Schooled)
- Essays must be hand printed on lined paper and include your name, age, address, and telephone number. Typed essays will not be considered.
- Please limit essays to no more than 200 words.
- All contestants must reside in Calvert, Charles or St. Mary’s County.
- Entries must be received by FRIDAY, APRIL 18, 2008.
Mail or deliver entries to: Tri-County Animal Shelter
6707 Animal Shelter Road
Hughesville, MD 20637
- Winners will be notified prior to the Awards Presentation at the Tri-County Animal Shelter to be held on Friday, May 9, 2008, at 6:00 p.m. sharp.
- Children of employees and volunteers of Animal Control Services and the Tri-County Animal Shelter may not enter.
- Call 1-800-903-1992 or 301-932-1713 for more information.
- Sponsored by Charles, Calvert and St. Mary’s County Commissioners, the Tri-County Animal Shelter Advisory Committee and The Tri-County Animal Shelter Staff