Animal Cruelty Regulation to Be Enforced During Heat Emergency
DHHSJun 29, 2026
The Montgomery County Office of Animal Services has announced that Executive Regulation 17-17, governing anti-cruelty conditions for dogs and other pets, will be actively enforced during the dangerous heat period beginning July 1, 2026. Residents are reminded not to leave animals unattended in vehicles or outdoors without shade and access to fresh water.
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Source: Press Release - Montgomery County, MD, “Montgomery County Health Officials Urge Residents to Prepare for Dangerous Heat Ahead of Independence Day Holiday Weekend”, received Jun 29, 2026.
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