Howard County Animal Control and Adoption Center in Columbia, Maryland
About Howard County Animal Control and Adoption Center
Howard County Animal Control and Adoption Center is an animal control in Columbia, Howard County, Maryland. The nearest other listed shelter or rescue is Animal Welfare Society, about 0.0 mi away.
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39.21662, -76.80896
What Howard County Animal Control and Adoption Center does
- Pet adoption Yes
- Accepts owner surrenders Not available
- Lost and found pets Not available
- Foster program Not available
- Volunteer program Not available
- Spay and neuter clinic Not available
- Vaccination clinic Not available
- Microchipping Not available
- No-kill (stated) Not available
- Wheelchair accessible Not available
- Dogs Not available
- Cats Not available
- Rabbits and small animals Not available
- Birds Not available
- Reptiles Not available
- Horses Not available
- Farm animals Not available
- Wildlife Not available
Nearby shelters and rescues
- Animal Welfare Society8556 Davis Road, Columbia, MDAnimal shelter0.0 mi
- Howard county animal welfare society8556 Davis Rd, Columbia, MDAnimal shelter0.0 mi
- CHARM Rescue8556 Davis Rd, Columbia, MDAnimal rescue0.0 mi
- Tara's House Animal Rescue Fostering / Volunteers, Foster Families722 Dulaney Valley Rd, Towson, MDAnimal rescue0.9 mi
- Burleigh Manor Animal Sanctuary3950 White Rose Way, Ellicott City, MDAnimal sanctuary4.5 mi
- Sunshine's Friends Cat & Dog RescuePO Box 314, Jessup, MDAnimal rescue4.6 mi
- Friends of Rabbits10706 Vista Rd, Columbia, MDAnimal rescue4.7 mi
- Small Miracles Cat & Dog Rescue10236 Baltimore National Pike, Ellicott City, MDAnimal rescue5.4 mi
- Senior Dog Sanctuary8336 WB&A Rd, Severn, MDAnimal sanctuary9.8 mi
- The Baltimore Animal Rescue And Care Shelter (barcs)2490 Giles Rd, Baltimore, MDAnimal rescue9.8 mi
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Where is Howard County Animal Control and Adoption Center located?
Howard County Animal Control and Adoption Center is at 8576 Davis Rd, Columbia, MD 21045 in Howard County.
What are the hours of Howard County Animal Control and Adoption Center?
No opening hours are on record. Call at (410) 313-2780 or check its website before visiting; many shelters keep separate hours for adoptions, intake and lost-pet searches.
How do I adopt from Howard County Animal Control and Adoption Center?
Start on howardcountymd.gov, where most shelters and rescues list their adoptable animals and application form. Expect an application, a meeting with the animal and an adoption fee, which usually covers spay or neuter surgery, first vaccinations and a microchip.
Can I surrender a pet to Howard County Animal Control and Adoption Center?
Call the shelter before you bring an animal in. Many shelters and most rescues take owner surrenders by appointment only, some charge a surrender fee, and some keep a waiting list. Ask whether they offer a rehoming program or pet food and vet assistance first; many surrenders can be avoided with short-term help. The municipal animal control shelter is usually required to accept animals from residents of its city or county.
Related guides
- Shelter vs Rescue vs Humane SocietyHow municipal shelters, humane societies, SPCAs and foster-based rescues differ in funding, intake and adoption.
- How to Adopt a DogWhere to look, how the application, meet-and-greet and home check work, what it costs, and how to pick a dog that fits your life.
- Pet Adoption Fees ExplainedTypical adoption fees for dogs, cats and other pets, what the fee usually covers, and why prices differ between shelters and rescues.
- Pet Adoption ChecklistWhat to prepare before you apply, what to bring on adoption day, the supplies to buy and how to pet-proof your home.