October 2026 Shelter Update

Happy Tears, Happy Tails, and 32 New Beginnings!

Happy November!

Can you believe we're already heading into the holiday season? Where did the year go?

October was another busy and exciting month at the Montgomery County SPCA! Our shelter staff and volunteers were hard at work preparing 32 of our little darlings for their next adventures in their forever homes! Meanwhile, two more pets stopped in for a short visit until their families came to bring them home.

As always, a big shout-out and lots of thanks to our dedicated staff and volunteers for everything they do to make these happy endings possible!

October's Top Adopts 🐾

♥️😻♥️ The "Happy Tears" Award Goes to... JANUARY

January was one of many cats who arrived at the shelter a year ago as part of a cruelty case. After a long wait, he could finally be adopted — and away he went!

His new family has renamed him Charlie and is thrilled to have him home! He's even got a cat and dog sibling to share his life.

We're thrilled for you too, Jan — so happy you are now comfortable, safe, and happy. You deserve it all!

❤️🐶 The "Grab a Second Tissue" Award Goes to... MEATBALL!

This lovable boy arrived at the shelter in mid-July and worked hard to catch just the right person's eye — and that he did!

He now has his very own home, with his very own buddy-pup and a couple of kitties to share his life.

We hope to get an update from his new family soon. Until then, our very best wishes go out to Meatball as he settles into his new life!

Celebrating All 32 October Adoptions!

And so, with lots of kisses and hugs, and wishes for happy lives, we say goodbye to these wonderful animals who found their forever homes in October.

🐱 Our Adopted Cats

January, Moses, John, Jacob, Jingleheimer, Schmidt, Smudge, Nudge, Cinderella, Maple, Marley, Tiny, Snoop Cat & Tupaw, Kitty Minaj, Meeka, Poe, Kuma, Kentucky, Idaho, and Fergalickious & Little Whiskers.

🐶 Our Adopted Dogs

Meatball, Amor, Clover, Biscuit, Shoeshine, Trudy, Stewey, Isabelle, Starlord, and Buddy #2.

To all of these wonderful animals and their new families, we wish you many happy years together!

Still Waiting for Their Happy Endings

While we're celebrating October's adoptions, we haven't forgotten the special residents who are still waiting for their forever homes.

As of the end of October, cats May, August, November, and December, along with pup Darla, have all been at the shelter for more than six months.

Wouldn't it be wonderful if they could all be enjoying the holidays in their very own forever homes?

Hmmmm... what can we do about that?

If you've been thinking about adopting, perhaps one of these longtime residents is the perfect addition to your family! And even if you can't adopt right now, sharing their names and stories can help them find the loving homes they deserve.

We've got some excellent homes to find!

Thank You for Supporting the MCSPCA!

As always, we encourage everyone to support MCSPCA fundraising and adoption events whenever possible. Be sure to check our website and Facebook page for upcoming events and opportunities to get involved!

To our staff, volunteers, adopters, donors, and everyone in the community who helps support the homeless pets of the Montgomery County SPCA — THANK YOU!

Every adoption, every reunion, and every second chance is made possible by people who care.

Until next time, we wish you and your families a wonderful Thanksgiving! 🦃🥧🐾

The Montgomery County SPCA Team