Be Responsible! The decision to spay or neuter your pet is an important one for pet owners. It can be the single best decision you make for your pet's long-term welfare.

Getting your pet spayed or neutered can:

• Reduce the number of homeless pets killed
• Improve your pet's health
• Reduce unruly behavior
• Save on the cost of pet care

The tri-county area has low cost spay/neuter clinics in each county; some even offer it for free.

Call one of the clinics listed below to discuss fees and schedule your appointment today!

• Calvert Well Pet Clinic: 443-295-7873
• Southern Maryland Spay & Neuter, Inc. (SPOT)-Calvert County Residents Only: 410-562-6516
• Humane Society of Charles County: 301-645-8181
• Waldorf Well Pet Clinic: 301-885-0263
• The Well Pet Clinic: 301-866-0303
• The Spay Spot: 301-254-8151

You may think that giving an animal as a gift is a good idea, but . . . Pets are a huge responsibility. Pets are a long term commitment of time, money, and energy that may exceed the recipient's abilities. A successful adoption requires time and thought.

Give a shelter gift certificate instead!

Tri-County Animal Shelter gift certificates are available for use throughout the year. Pair the gift certificate with a gift basket of pet-related items such as a leash and collar, toys, treats, bedding, and food. You can also include books or videos about training and living with a companion animal.

Giving a gift certificate gives the adopter an opportunity to meet a few animals before making the right match for the family.

Keep identification tags on your pet...it could be your pets ticket to get back home. Both dogs and cats need ID. Be sure your animals wear a collar with an ID tag, a county license, and rabies tag. Also, don't forget to microchip your animal. Keep your personal information with the microchip company up to date. These identifiers could help your neighbor return your animal to you instead of taking him to the animal shelter. Dogs in Charles, Calvert, and St. Mary's Counties must have county license. To obtain a pet license you must have a current rabies vaccine for your pet.

Curb pet overpopulation and make your pet healthier.

The decision to spay or neuter your pet is an important one for pet owners. But it can be the single best decision you make for his long-term welfare.

Getting your pet spayed or neutered can:

• Reduce the number of homeless pets killed
• Improve your pet's health
• Reduce unruly behavior
• Save on the cost of pet care

The Tri-County Animal Shelter is always in need of the following items:

• Blankets,Towels, Laundry detergent, Trash bags, Hard rubber toys,
• Dry and canned dog and cat food,
• Kitten and puppy food, Treats
• Bleach
• Paper supplies

Tri-County Animal Shelter also welcomes your financial gift donation. Checks and money orders should be made payable to Tri-County Animal Shelter. Funds can be mailed to:

Tri- County Animal Shelter
6707 Animal Shelter Rd.
Hughesville, MD. 20637

The Tri-County Animal Shelter is always in need of volunteers. Our volunteers assist our kennel attendants with cleaning cages, laundry, dishes, and general housekeeping of the shelter. Some volunteers walk dogs and bathe animals. Volunteers must be at least 14 years old. Call the shelter to inquire about volunteer opportunities.

The shelter is always looking for loving homes for their animals. Please come adopt today! Our adoption hours are Monday through Friday 12-5 and Saturday 10-3. Hope to see you soon!