From the Desk of Former Mayor Malinda Miles

It has been two years since I decided to remove myself from the political scene in Mount Rainier, MD, Prince George's County, and the State of Maryland. Holding the lofty position of Mayor was such a great honor, but as the years flew by, I realized that it was time to do something else -- get a life.! I did, and still continue to provide resources to the residents through The Front Porch Ministries (TFPM). Real people pass through The Front Porch Ministries weekly. LIFE is good.

Wednesday, April 23, 2014

County Pet Foster Family Program needs YOU to Volunteer!

For immediate release:
April 23, 2014

For more information, contact:Linda Lowe
Public Information Officer
Prince George’s County
Department of Environmental Resources
(301) 883-5952 (office)
(301) 836-2115 (cell)

County Pet Foster Family Program needs YOU to Volunteer!

County shelter seeks volunteers to assist animals in need of a second chance

Largo, MD – Do you love animals and want them to live in a nice home with a loving family? If so, the Prince George’s County Department of Environmental Resources’ (DER) Animal Management Division (AMD) needs YOU to volunteer in the County’s Pet Foster Family Program. AMD staff will host two free seminars so that prospective volunteers can learn more about this great program on Wednesday, April 23 from 6:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. and Saturday, April 26 from 2:30 p.m. – 3:30 p.m. Both sessions will be held at the Animal Services Facility located at 3750 Brown Station Road in Upper Marlboro.

“This program helps animals that are too young, injured, recovering from surgery, have other special needs, or in need of a second chance so that they can become more adoptable,” says DER Director Adam Ortiz. “By opening up your heart and home as an animal foster parent, you can help make a difference in a pet’s life.”

Foster volunteers will report back to the Animal Services Facility on a regular basis. This will allow the Facility to monitor the animals’ progress and provide any assistance that the foster families may need. At the end of the stay, volunteers are encouraged to find potential adopters who are required to meet the County’s adoption criteria.

For more information on the Pet Foster Family Program, contact Christina Manucy at 301-780-7219, contact County Click at 3-1-1 or visitwww.princegeorgespets4us.com or http://www.princegeorgescountymd.gov/sites/AnimalManagement/Pages/default.aspx

Mayor Malinda Miles

As a long-time resident of Mount Rainier and a homeowner, it is important to me that municipal government be inclusive of all of its residents. It is equally important that information be communicated through all possible channel so that residents can get involved. It is also important for residents to volunteer and serve on committees, commissions, boards and task forces. I truly believe that municipal government is the government closes to the people, and as such should be easily accessible. This BLOG is another effort to reach out to the residents of Mount Rainier.