Prince George's County Animal Shelter in Largo Closes Temporarily for Severe Weather

The Prince George's County Animal Services and Adoption Facility in Largo closed all non-essential public operations on March 16 as a precaution against a forecast for severe weather, shutting its regular public hours of 12:00 to 4:00 p.m. for the day.

The closure, announced by the county's Department of the Environment, was described as immediate and precautionary. Essential on-site animal care continued throughout, with staff remaining to maintain operations for the animals housed at the facility.

David Fisher, Chief Administrator of the Animal Services Division (AD), issued a statement alongside the closure announcement. "We are committed to the well-being of our staff, the animals in our care, and the community," Fisher said. "We will continue to monitor the situation and update the public as conditions evolve."

County officials said the organization would maintain essential on-site operations and provide updates on office closures as conditions required. No details were provided about what specific services, including adoptions, licensing, or intake, were suspended beyond the general reference to non-essential public operations.

Anyone seeking further information about the temporary closing can visit princegeorgescountypets4us. Media inquiries can be directed to Judith Holland Hall, Communications Specialist with the Department of the Environment, at jhall@co.pg.md.us or by phone at (240) 904-7649.