On June 24, in response to a complaint, the Montgomery County Office of Animal Services took 23 dogs from an illegal doggie daycare in Silver Spring and placed them in protective custody while the investigation is still underway.
According to the press release: On Tuesday, June 24, the Montgomery County Office of Animal Services (OAS) carried out a search warrant at a dog daycare in Silver Spring that was functioning as an unauthorized residential enterprise on the 500 block of Sligo Avenue. The complaint prompted the start of the investigation.
23 canines were taken into protective custody by Animal Services officers and taken to the Montgomery County Animal Services and Adoption Center in Derwood for assessment and treatment. The inquiry is still under progress. No charges have been made, and no information regarding the business owner or the conditions under which the animals were housed is currently being made public. OAS is still dedicated to preserving Montgomery County’s animal welfare and will keep taking the necessary steps to guarantee their security.
We’ll publish more details when they become available.
Concerning the Animal Services Office: In addition to ensuring the safety and welfare of the County’s residents, the Office of Animal Services offers our community’s homeless, mistreated, and neglected animals top-notch sheltering and care. We run the only open-admissions municipal shelter in the county. The Office of Animal Services is a vital community resource that advocates for appropriate pet care through adoptions, education, outreach, and other means. To look into citizen complaints and handle animal emergencies, Animal Services Officers are on duty seven days a week. Go to montgomerycountymd.gov/animalservices/ for additional details.
