Prince George’s County Celebrates Completion of Phase I Improvements at Animal Services Facility and Adoption Center

Largo, MD - Prince George’s County today celebrated the completion of Phase I capital improvements at its Animal Services Facility and Adoption Center with a ribbon-cutting ceremony highlighting safer animal housing, new cat interaction rooms and upgraded equipment to support daily care.

Phase I represents approximately $1.7 million of a $3.1 million Capital Improvement Project at the facility, located at 3750 Brown Station Road in Upper Marlboro. Following a year of construction and improvements, the completed work provides more functional spaces for animals, employees, volunteers and prospective adopters.

“This investment reflects our commitment to compassionate animal care and to supporting the employees and volunteers who provide that care every day,” said County Executive Aisha N. Braveboy. “These improvements create safer spaces for animals and better opportunities for residents to meet a pet and welcome them into a loving home.”

A key improvement replaces temporary kennels in the Intake 1 Dog Room with permanent kennels, increasing capacity by 14 dogs. New cages in the Cat Mall and dedicated cat interaction rooms provide improved housing and spaces where prospective adopters can get acquainted with cats.

Additional Phase I improvements include:

• Kennel tops to improve animal safety, two new HVAC units and new ductwork in the Placement Room.
• Replacement flooring and fresh paint in the Intake 1 Dog Room and Placement Room.
• Expanded laundry equipment, including three 65-pound washers and four 55-pound dryers.
• New pressure washers and a ride-on floor scrubber to support cleaning and disinfection.
• A renovated staff and volunteer break room and an enclosed outdoor break area that provides flexible, all-weather space for facility operations.

“These upgrades address the practical needs of caring for animals every day—from safe housing and clean bedding to reliable equipment and dedicated adoption spaces,” said Department of the Environment Director Samuel B. Moki, Ph.D. “We are especially grateful to our staff and volunteers, who adapted throughout construction and continued providing the care our animals depend on.”

The County Council and Executive Branch allocated $2.7 million toward the overall project. An additional $400,000 came from the Office of Central Services’ Capital Programs Division, which managed the project in partnership with the Animal Services Division.

Residents can support the facility’s work through adoption, fostering and volunteering.

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For more information, contact:
Allyson Wilson, Communications Officer
Department of the Environment
afwilson@co.pg.md.us; (202) 744-3308 (cell)