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Montgomery County SPCA

Animal rescue in Gaithersburg, MD

The MCSPCA, founded in 1973, is an all-volunteer, non-profit organization dedicated to the humane treatment of animals. We are independent, locally based, and funded completely by donations. We receive no financial support from the ASPCA or from any federal, state, or county government agencies.

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Email mcspcacats@hotmail.com
Phone (301) 948-4266
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PO BOX 637
Gaithersburg, MD 20880
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PO BOX 637

Gaithersburg, MD 20880

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Adoptable pets at Montgomery County SPCA

Bonded Pair
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Tux

Domestic Shorthair

Male, Young
Gaithersburg, MD
Bonded Pair
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Boots

Domestic Shorthair

Male, Young
Gaithersburg, MD
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Mae

Tabby

Female, Senior
Gaithersburg, MD
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Girly

Domestic Shorthair

Female, Adult
Gaithersburg, MD
Bonded Pair
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Taquitos

Domestic Shorthair

Male, Kitten
Gaithersburg, MD
Bonded Pair
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Burritos

Domestic Shorthair

Male, Kitten
Gaithersburg, MD
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Rescue FAQs

Washington Metropolitan Area - Maryland, Virginia and DC

  • 1. Submit Application
  • 2. Interview

Additional adoption info

Interested? Please see our cats and dogs who need homes and our upcoming adoption events on our website www.mcspca.org
If you have any questions, please email us mcspcacats@hotmail.com and we'll answer you as soon as possible! You can call the MCSPCA at 301-948-4266, but for the fastest response, please use our email address.

Adoption Fees:

* A $100 adoption fee is required for cats.
* A $150 adoption fee is required for kittens under 1yr. of age.
* A $150 adoption fee is required for dogs under 50lbs
* A $175 adoption fee is required for dogs over 50lbs
* A $225 adoption fee is required for puppies or dogs with special medical needs (including sighthounds because of the anesthesia requirements)

We accept cash and checks only, no credit cards. The fee includes the cost of spay/neuter, initial vaccinations, heartworm testing (for dogs), FeLV/FIV testing (for cats), deworming, and general care of the animals during their stay at the MCSPCA (food, litter, medication, vet care, etc.).
An adoption application, vet check, and interview with a counselor are required to ensure that appropriate placements are made. A home visit may also be required.

* ALL members of a household must be present for the adoption process.
* If you rent your home, you must provide your landlord’s name and phone number. Landlord consent is required prior to adoption. To expedite this process, you can provide a copy of your lease or a signed statement from your landlord specifying the pet policy.

* The MCSPCA seeks the best possible homes for the animals in our care, and we reserve the right to refuse adoption to anyone.

*Upon approval, an adoption contract must be completed and signed.
*An adoption counselor will follow up each adoption with telephone calls and/or home visits.

Adoption application

http://www.mcspca.org/arules.asp

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Pets at shelters & rescues near Montgomery County SPCA

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Mellow

American Pit Bull Terrier

Female, 2 yrs 6 mos
Washington, DC
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*EDWIN

Domestic Shorthair

Male, 5 yrs 1 mo
Upper Marlboro, MD
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Damon

Border Terrier/Cairn Terrier

Male, 1 yr
Silver Spring, MD
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Snape

Mixed Breed (Medium)

Male, 3 yrs
Baltimore, MD
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Stella

Labrador Retriever/Terrier (Unknown Type, Medium)

Female, Young
Washington, DC
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Ennedy

Terrier (Unknown Type, Medium)

Female, Puppy
Washington, DC

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