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FAMILY LIFE

SKIES Unlimited provides the framework for instructional Family Pet Care Center
programming in the CYS Services System worldwide. It encompasses 5 Range Road
instructional programs for children and youth from infancy to 301-677-4059
adolescence (four weeks through the end of the senior year in high Monday - Friday: 7:00a.m. - 5:30p.m.
school). Through SKIES Unlimited, youth in programs have access Saturday: 9:00a.m. - 3:00p.m.
to opportunities that expand their knowledge, inspire them, allow Sunday: 12:00p.m. - 4:00p.m.
them to explore and acquire new skills.
The Fort Meade Family Pet Care Center features full boarding
Young people spend as much as 80 percent of their waking time and doggie day care services. Indoor runs are climate controlled,
outside the classroom. When involved in instructional programs the outdoor runs are shaded with insulated roofing, and each
during the critical hours of 3:00p.m. – 8:00p.m., studies show they has its own self-filling water bowl. Short and long-term boarding
are less likely to engage in undesirable behavior. is available.

Instructional programs foster the development of critical life, Leash Law
leadership, and social skills. The latest educational research
confirms that student’s involvement in after-school instructional Dogs and cats on post must be chained, penned, or on a leash at all
programs is beneficial on all levels. Instructional programs times when outside. Dogs tied outside must always have access to
have been shown to promote the intellectual development of adequate shelter and clean water. Owners are liable for all damage
children and youth. to government or personal property and buildings, as well as any
injury to other individuals caused by their pet’s actions. Animals
After-School Child Care found unattended or roaming free on post will be impounded by
the Directorate of Emergency Services and taken to Anne Arundel
The Anne Arundel County Department of Recreation and Parks’
sponsored school-age childcare has openings available for children County Animal Control at 410-222-8900.
in kindergarten through fifth grade. The after-school program Ownership
operates from the end of the school day until 6:00p.m., every day
that school is open for students. Interested parents should contact Dogs, cats, pet rodents (hamsters, guinea pigs, mice and rats),
the Anne Arundel County School Age Care Center office at 410-222- fish, small reptiles or caged birds may be kept in post housing. All
7856 for registration information. dogs and cats in post housing must be registered at the Veterinary
Treatment Facility within 10 days of occupancy in post housing.
Pet Care
Wild and exotic animals are not permitted on the installation.
Fort Meade Veterinary Treatment Facility
2018 20th Street Pets must wear a rabies tag and have a current vaccination history on
Front Desk: 301-677-1300 file. Every pet must also have a microchip implanted for identification
Monday - Friday: 8:00a.m. - 4:00p.m. purposes. This can be done at the Veterinary Treatment Facility on
a walk-in basis. If your pet is more than 3 months old and has been
The primary animal mission of the Fort Meade Veterinary Treatment vaccinated for rabies elsewhere, owners must provide the Veterinary
Facility (VTF) is support of our Military Working Dogs. However, the Treatment Facility with a copy of the certificate during registration
VTF also provides health care for privately-owned animal (POA) or the pet will need to be revaccinated.
of Active Duty, Retired, and Reserve Service Members and their
family members. Services include vaccinations, diagnostic testing, No more than two dogs or cats in any combination are allowed in
minor sick-call appointments, Health Certificate examinations, a single-housing unit. Please note that Corvias Military Living has
microchipping, and sale of preventive medications. additional requirements that should be reviewed by any person
with a pet to be housed on Fort Meade.
Are you PCS-ing or travelling? Pets require a Health Certificate
to fly on commercial airlines, and in most instances, this must be
completed within 10 days prior to travel. Please check specific
country requirements at www.aphis.usda.gov/aphis/pet-travel/.

Some countries require up to 6 months of preparation (vaccines,
testing, etc.), so be sure to start the process early. Our Front Desk is
happy to answer any additional questions you have about travelling
with your pet.

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