Animal Control & Licenses

Wicomico County Government provides all funding for animal control. Please review your county and state animal control laws by visiting our website. Favorite

The Humane Society of Washington County exists to promote the welfare of companion and domestic animals through educational programs and initiatives that reduce pet overpopulation, endorse fostering, enrich adoptions, and encourage responsible pet guardianship. Humane Society of Washington County – Pets Available for Adoption Favorite

Howard County Animal Control and Adoption Center is the county’s Animal Shelter and is a division of the Howard County Police Department. We are a government agency dedicated to enforcing animal control laws, promoting the humane treatment of animals, providing adoption services, discounted spay/neuter services, and educating the public on animal issues. We handle between four and five thousand animals a year. All dogs, cats and rabbits adopted from Howard County Animal Control & Adoption Center are spayed and neutered before adoption and receive all age related vaccines. Howard County Animal Control and Adoption Center – Pets Available for Adoption Favorite

The Humane Society of Kent County Maryland, Inc is a private, charitable 501(c)(3) non-profit organization. We are not affiliated with any other animal welfare organization, locally or nationally. Though we do provide Animal Control services for Kent County, we are not a County agency. Only a third of our budget is funded by the County; the rest comes from fees for service and private donations from generous citizens. Humane Society of Kent County Maryland – Pets Available for Adoption Favorite

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The Tri-County Animal Shelter serves the animal needs of Calvert, Charles, and St. Mary’s Counties. We are the only government-run shelter for the tri-county area. Lost and stray animals are housed here waiting to be claimed by their owners. The shelter also has animals available for adoption. Call the shelter at 301-932-1713 for monthly adoption specials. If you have an animal related emergency, complaint, and/or concerns please contact the Animal Control/Sheriffs Department for you county: Charles: 301-743-2222, St. Mary’s: 301-475-8018, Calvert: 410-535-2800. Tri-County Animal Shelter – Pets Available for Adoption Favorite

The Prince Georges County Animal Management Division is the county shelter. We accept stray animals and animals from citizens who can no longer adequately care for their pets. Mission Statement: To provide for the health and welfare of the County’s animal population through enforcement of the Animal Control Ordinance, resolution of animal-related disputes, and the promotion of adoptions, licensing, spay/neuter and humane education. Prince Georges County Animal Management – Pets Available for Adoption Favorite

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Frederick County Animal Control enforces humane law in the county and shelters animals for placement in safe and loving homes. We work to foster a more aware and caring community through public education and offer animal care advice to pet owners to help animals keep their homes. Frederick County Animal Control – Pets Available for Adoption Favorite