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Animal Services to Enforce Anti-Cruelty Pet Rules in Heat

OEM Jul 1, 2026
The Montgomery County Office of Animal Services announced it will enforce Executive Regulation 17-17, which prohibits leaving pets unattended in vehicles or outdoors, during the heat emergency. Pet owners can call 301-279-8000 for a non-emergency Animal Services officer visit. The regulation covers dogs and other pets.
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Source: Press Release - Montgomery County, MD, “Montgomery County Maryland PIO - Press Release for Spanish Update”, received Jul 1, 2026.

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