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Housing and Bedding Project for Pets

**PLEASE NOTE: We will continue to accept donations even though the collection date has passed.**

St. Mary's Animal Welfare League (SMAWL) and St. Mary's County Department of Public Safety, Animal Control Division are working together to provide the citizens of St. Mary's County, that have a need, pet houses and bedding for this winter season. SMAWL and Animal Control will be present at Petco in California Md. on November 21st from 10:00am to 2:00pm to receive donations of pet bedding and pet houses. Distribution of these donations will take place at a later date.

St. Mary's County Animal Control Regulations require outdoor pet houses meet the following standards:

• Weather proof, keeping animals safe from rain, wind and snow
• Covered from direct sunlight
• Covered entrance, such as a flap or swinging door
• Structurally sound
• Elevated At least 2 inches off of the ground
• Dry bedding

Please help us; help the pets of St. Mary's County by donating houses that are structurally sound and have the ability to be modified to fit the above regulations. Bedding that is dry, clean and approved by Animal Control will be greatly appreciated; examples include fabric bedding, hay, wood chips and blankets.

All donations will be received by SMAWL. If you are in need of bedding or a house for your pet this winter or would like to donate but are unable to drop off at Petco, please contact Animal Control at 301-475-8018. For more information on St. Mary's County Animal Control Regulations, please visit http://www.stmarysmd.com/Emergencycomm/animalcontrol.asp.