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County Animal Shelter

240.773.5960

14645 Rothgeb Drive

Rockville, MD 20850

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With the Animals

Mon, Tues Thurs, Fri:

noon-7pm

Closed Wednesdays

Sat & Sun: noon-5pm

Business Hours and Looking For Lost Pets

Mon, Tues Thurs, Fri:

10am-7pm

Closed Wednesdays

Sat & Sun: 10am-5pm

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MCHS Private Rescue

240.453.9401

607 S. Stonestreet Avenue

Rockville, MD 20850

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With the Animals

Mon, Tues Thurs, Fri:

noon-7pm

Closed Wednesdays

Sat & Sun: noon-5pm

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Other Foster Animals:

The animals on this page are available only to adopters in the County, and within the Metro DC/Northern Virginia area; if in doubt about whether we adopt to your location within this area, please call or email for verification.

Domino/Foster is a handsome 2 year old male Guinea Pig being cared for in a foster home.  He has long hair and is gentle and doesn’t mind being picked up and held.  He gets along with other Guinea Pigs.  They are active both in the daytime and occasionally at night. Guinea pigs are very vocal and this vocalization plays an important part in socialization with other pigs or humans. Guinea pigs love company.  Their social nature, temperament and low maintenance make them excellent pets.  It is good to provide them with containers or objects that they can get into and out of sight.  With good care and proper diet, guinea pigs should live 4-7 years. A few will reach 8 years of age.  If you would like to adopt this little guy, contact Sandi @ shapirosa@comcast.net

Chickpea/Foster and Tofu/Foster are adorable mice, about a year old. During the day these little girls snuggle up in their hammock together but in the evenings they are on the go, running on their wheel and exploring their spacious cage (buy one at www.martinscages.com). Chickpea is quite inquisitive, while her buddy Tofu is a bit more reserved. Tofu only has half of her tail; which may be the result of someone picking her up by it, which should never be done. They love corn and oats as treats. If you'd like mice in your life give foster mom Krista a call @ 301-414-0017. Find out more about mouse care at

http://www.smallangelsrescue.org/doc/
small_angels_rescue_mouse_mini_care_packet.pdf

Bronty/Foster and Crunch/Foster are sweet guinea pigs about a year old. These handsome little boys happily run and jump in their roomy coroplast cage (make your own at www.guineapigcages.com). Their favorite treats are fresh basil, lettuce, and most any other vegetable you'll offer them. They call to me with guinea pig squeals when they hear my voice and they would love a forever home together. Bronty and Crunch would be happiest in a calm home with adults or older kids. For info on guinea pig care visit http://www.smallangelsrescue.org
/doc/small_angels_rescue_guinea_pig_care.pdf
Call foster mom Krista @ 301-414-0017.

Tabitha/Foster is a very soft rex spayed rabbit looking for a forever home. She is being cared for in a foster home and was born approximately 4/26/06. She is bonded to another rabbit in the foster home named Ted/Foster and they need to be adopted together. She is friendly and likes to be petted. If you can give these lovely bunnies a home where they will be happy, contact the foster, Diane @ 301-593-1294/email ds88b@nih.gov

 

Ted/Foster is a very soft rex neutered rabbit looking for a forever home. He is being cared for in a foster home and was born approximately 3/27/04. He is bonded to another rabbit in the foster home named Tabitha/Foster and they need to be adopted together. He is friendly and likes to be petted. If you can give these lovely bunnies a home where they will be happy, contact the foster, Diane @ 301-593-1294/email ds88b@nih.gov
Ringo/Foster is a sweet, male 2 ½ year old rabbit looking for his forever home.  He’s being cared for through the foster program.  He is staying at the Rockville Petco until he finds a wonderful home.  If you are interested in adopting him, contact the foster, Lynette @ 301-572-6770/email lcsnell@verizon.net
Henna 8/Foster.  This cute, little baby hamster is being cared for in a foster home.  She came in with many siblings and they have all found their forever homes.  Now it's her turn.  If you would like to add this sweet hamster to your household, contact the foster, Robin @ robin.siegel@yahoo.com

 

Sleepy/Foster is a sweetheart. She is almost two and just loves to run around the room and do binkies. Though hard to catch, once you do, she loves to be carried around. She definitely loves her treats and I can't even crinkle a plastic bag without her running to the front of the cage thinking it is time for a treat. She has the softest black fur that you love rubbing your face in but she doesn't like it to much when I do that to her belly. :) She has been with me since birth - her mother surprised me with her and 6 siblings a week after I took her mom home as a foster. Like her mother, she doesn't like being picked up but once you get her, she is great. She is not afraid of anything and can be pretty bossy but not as bossy as her sister Happy. If I am sitting in her way and she wants me to move, she will nudge me a few times and then climb over me to get where she is going. Watching her navigate over my legs or back or stomach is adorable though.  To learn more, contact Lori @ 571.218.9737/email ldubois@vt.edu
Ricky/Foster is a male Dutch rabbit who is about 6 months old. He is being cared for in a foster home until he finds his happy home where he can live for the rest of his life. He is used to children and being handled. He spent 3-4 hours out of his cage every day. According to his give up sheet, he is litter box trained. He is a bit shy at first. He is hard to pick up, but once he is picked up, he's quite easy to hold. He was given up because the son is allergic. If you are interested in adopting him, contact the foster mom, Blaza @ 301-681-4522/email blaza.malec@verizon.net
These beautiful guinea pigs are staying with Denise @ 301.299.3846 Call for details! 
Happy/Foster is a sweetheart. She is almost two and just loves to run around the room and do binkies. Though hard to catch, once you do, she loves to be carried around. That is until she sees something she wants to investigate, then it is time to get down and take a look. She definitely loves her treats and one of her favorite activities trying to jump on things even if she is too short. But it is so cute watching her try. She has been with me since birth - her mother surprised me with her and 6 siblings a week after I took her mom home as a foster. Like her mother, she doesn't like being picked up but once you get her, she is great. She is not afraid of anything and can be pretty bossy - especially if I am sitting in her way and she wants me to move. She will keep nudging me and nudging me until she gets her way. But watching this little thing be so bossy is adorable.  To learn more, contact Lori @ 571.218.9737/email ldubois@vt.edu
This adorable rabbit’s foster name is Edith/Foster.  She is a brown spayed female rabbit who was born about January of 2004.  She likes to be picked up and held and sits nicely in laps.  She will make a great addition to the right home.  Edith is quiet, clean, and so soft.  If you would like to adopt her, contact the foster, Diane @ 301-593-1294/email ds88b@nih.gov
Stanley/Foster is being cared for in a foster home.  He is a male tan and white Dutch rabbit who is a year old.  He is quiet and likes to be held and sit you your lap.  He has never bitten or scratched anyone and is friendly.  If you are interested in adopting this terrific bunny, please contact the foster mom, Diane @ 301-593-1294/email ds88b@nih.gov

 

Keith/Foster is an energetic adult black rabbit who is being cared for in a foster home.  If you can give this cute bunny a nice home, please contact the foster, Diane @ 301-593-1294/email ds88b@nih.gov
This big Iguana’s foster name is Queso/ Foster.  He’s looking for his forever home.  It was at the shelter for 3 months before it went into foster.  Now it has room to roam.  An iguana this size needs a big enclosure where they can climb up for the heat to bask in.  If you know about caring for iguanas and want to add this one to your home, contact the foster, Stephanie @ 240-671-8971 for more information.

Hoot/Foster is a 10 month old mom hamster with 2 babies.  She doesn’t mind being picked up and held.  She is nice and does not bite.  The babies are also nice and don’t bite.  They are getting used to be handled in the foster home.  If you are interested in any of these cute, adorable hamsters, please contact Lori Beth @ cell phone 1-978-376-5860 / email loribethlibrarian@yahoo.com
These 3 white with brown Doves are being cared for in a foster home. Their names are Khaki/Foster, Gentian/Foster, and Celadon./Foster. They are friendly and were given up to the shelter because their owner died. If you'd like more information about these lovely Doves, please contact the foster mom, Denise @ 301-299-3846. She can tell you all about them.
Ethel/Foster is being cared for in a foster home.  She is a one year old white/agouti, Dutch rabbit looking for a new home. She is a friendly rabbit who has never bitten or scratched anyone.  If you live in them Maryland/Virginia area and want to meet this lovely girl, contact the foster mom, Denise @ 301-299-3846.

 
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