Montgomery County Animal Services and Adoption Center in Derwood, Maryland
About Montgomery County Animal Services and Adoption Center
Montgomery County Animal Services and Adoption Center is an animal control in Derwood, Montgomery County, Maryland. The nearest other listed shelter or rescue is Second Chance Wildlife Center, about 2.2 mi away.
Map
39.15057, -77.14789
What Montgomery County Animal Services 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
- Second Chance Wildlife Center7101 Barcellona Dr, Gaithersburg, MDWildlife rehabilitation2.2 mi
- Gaithersburg Animal Control31 S Summit Ave, Gaithersburg, MDAnimal control2.5 mi
- Animal Welfare League12 Park Ave, Gaithersburg, MDAnimal shelter2.6 mi
- Montgomery County Animal Shelter14645 Rothgeb Dr, Rockville, MDAnimal shelter3.6 mi
- Beagle Rescue, Education, And Welfare (brew), Inc500 N Washington St Ste 10621, Rockville, MDAnimal rescue4.1 mi
- City Of Rockville - Animal Control Division2 W Montgomery Ave, Rockville, MDAnimal control4.6 mi
- Montgomery County Humane Society601 S Stonestreet Ave, Rockville, MDHumane society4.7 mi
- Capital Animal Rescue And Environmental Foundation2227 Bel Pre Rd, Silver Spring, MDAnimal rescue6.7 mi
- Bourbon County Rescue1275 W Patrick St, Frederick, MDAnimal rescue6.9 mi
- Rosie's Farm Sanctuary10717 Tulip Ln, Potomac, MDAnimal sanctuary7.6 mi
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Where is Montgomery County Animal Services and Adoption Center located?
Montgomery County Animal Services and Adoption Center is at 7315 Muncaster Mill Rd, Derwood, MD 20855 in Montgomery County.
What are the hours of Montgomery County Animal Services and Adoption Center?
The recorded opening hours are Mo,Tu,Th,Fr 12:00-19:00; We,Sa,Su 08:00-17:00. Adoption hours and intake hours are often different, so check with the shelter at (240) 773-5900 before you go.
How do I adopt from Montgomery County Animal Services and Adoption Center?
Start on montgomerycountymd.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 Montgomery County Animal Services 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.