The Charles County Department of Emergency Services' Animal Control Division is looking for volunteers to assist animals when disaster, natural or man-made, strikes Charles County. Volunteers would be trained to work in administrative capacities, rescue efforts, and sheltering.

Two orientations will be held at the Charles County Emergency Services Building, 10425 Audie Lane, La Plata, on:

- Wednesday, May 27 at 6 p.m.
- Saturday, May 30 at 10 a.m.

For more information or to volunteer, please contact the Animal Control Division at (301) 609-3425. You may also contact Jeff Gustafson, Animal Control Officer, at (301) 609-3423 or via email at gustafsj@charlescounty.org or Sue DeGuzman, Animal Control Officer, at (301) 609-3421 or via email at deguzmas@charlescounty.org.