CUPF Connections: Working Together Across County Services | The Animal Services Adoption Day Recap!

Off the CUPF: Community Use of Public Facilities

Off the CUPF: Community Use of Public Facilities
CUPF Connections: Working Together Across County Services | The Animal Services Adoption Day Recap!
Jul 14, 2026 Season 2 Episode 9
Derek Ross and Emily Brewster-McCarthy

In this episode, Community Relations & Special Projects team member Emily Brewster-McCarthy and Communications & Outreach Specialist Derek Ross share highlights from their recent outreach visit to the Montgomery County Animal Services and Adoption Center. During the center’s lively “Mutt Madness” Adoption Day event, they volunteered alongside staff, volunteers, and community members, all working together to help animals find their new homes.

Tune in as they revisit the experience, celebrate the impact of animal services, and catch listeners up on CUPF’s most recent Opening Day Reservation held on May 4.

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