Gaithersburg Animal Control in Gaithersburg, Maryland
About Gaithersburg Animal Control
Gaithersburg Animal Control is an animal control in Gaithersburg, Montgomery County, Maryland. The nearest other listed shelter or rescue is Animal Welfare League, about 0.3 mi away.
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39.13989, -77.19285
What Gaithersburg Animal Control does
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- Pet adoption Not available
- 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 League12 Park Ave, Gaithersburg, MDAnimal shelter0.3 mi
- Montgomery County Animal Services and Adoption Center7315 Muncaster Mill Rd, Derwood, MDAnimal control2.5 mi
- Second Chance Wildlife Center7101 Barcellona Dr, Gaithersburg, MDWildlife rehabilitation3.9 mi
- Beagle Rescue, Education, And Welfare (brew), Inc500 N Washington St Ste 10621, Rockville, MDAnimal rescue4.0 mi
- Montgomery County Animal Shelter14645 Rothgeb Dr, Rockville, MDAnimal shelter4.3 mi
- City Of Rockville - Animal Control Division2 W Montgomery Ave, Rockville, MDAnimal control4.4 mi
- Montgomery County Humane Society601 S Stonestreet Ave, Rockville, MDHumane society4.8 mi
- Bourbon County Rescue1275 W Patrick St, Frederick, MDAnimal rescue5.1 mi
- Rosie's Farm Sanctuary10717 Tulip Ln, Potomac, MDAnimal sanctuary5.9 mi
- Gaited Advocate Intervention Team14515 Chrisman Hill Dr, Boyds, MDAnimal rescue7.3 mi
Saying goodbye to a pet
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Where is Gaithersburg Animal Control located?
Gaithersburg Animal Control is at 31 S Summit Ave, Gaithersburg, MD 20877 in Montgomery County.
What are the hours of Gaithersburg Animal Control?
No opening hours are on record. Call at (301) 258-6343 or check its website before visiting; many shelters keep separate hours for adoptions, intake and lost-pet searches.
How do I adopt from Gaithersburg Animal Control?
Start on gaithersburgmd.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 Gaithersburg Animal Control?
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.