Humane Education

(301) 499-8300

Presentations

AMG offers several diverse presentations promoting a healthy and respectful attitude towards animals and a respect for all living beings. These presentations are free of charge to schools, and civic and community associations throughout the County. The program topics include:

• Pet Care
• Safety Around Animals
• Living With Wildlife
• Animal Overpopulation-Spay/Neuter Services
• Proper Care of Household Pets

Our professional staff will help you select a suitable topic and presentation for your group. To schedule a presentation, call the Volunteer Coordinator at (301) 499-8300.

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Tours

In addition to the presentations, AMG also offers tours of the Animal Management Facility. The tours last approximately 40 minutes and consist of a walk through our Facility with an Animal Control Officer. During the tour, participants will get a chance to hold some kittens and puppies, as well as ask questions. To schedule a tour, please call the Volunteer Coordinator at (301) 499-8300.

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Volunteer Programs

The Animal Management Group (AMG) provides opportunities for students to fulfill their community service requirement for graduation. Any student, 13 years of age or older that is interested in volunteer work at the Animal Management Facility, must complete an application (provided here as a PDF document). Student volunteers perform routine clerical tasks such as filing, sorting mail, stuffing envelopes and data entry. Students are not allowed to work with the animals in the kennels due to the liability to the County should they be injured.

Adult volunteers (at least 18 years of age) wishing to work with the animals and assist the kennel contractor must complete a volunteer application.

AMG also accepts court ordered community service volunteers. This is coordinated through the Group of Parole and Probation, Department of Public Safety and Corrections, with the State of Maryland.

Anyone wishing to pursue volunteer work with the AMG should either call (301) 499-8323 or visit the shelter and obtain an application. The approval process normally takes two weeks to complete. Volunteer work is available Monday through Saturday, 9:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. and Wednesday evenings until 7:30 p.m.

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Newsletter

For more information on animal–related issues and a list of upcoming events, please view our Animal Chatter Newsletter.

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