Howard County Animal Control and Adoption Center

WHO WE ARE

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.

************************************* Rabies Clinic the second and fourth Thursday of the month from 11:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m. $5.00 check or cash. Cats must be in carriers and dogs on leashes. Please call 410-313-2780 for more information.
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There are many wonderful cats and dogs awaiting a loving home, as well as rabbits, guinea pigs and hamsters.

Urgent!!!! The shelter is full with so many wonderful cats and kittens. If you are thinking of adding a cat or kitten to your family, now is the time to adopt.

ADOPTING A FRIEND
Please stop by and visit the animals:
Monday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday... 10:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Tuesday evening hours 1:30 p.m. - 7.00 p.m.
Saturday 10.00 a.m. - 2.00 p.m.

OUR FEATURED PETS...
Meet Cat #2998-River is a beautiful brown tabby. He is already neutered, and a young adult, and was sadly abandoned by his owners. River is a little shy at first, but he makes up with you as soon as you start petting him. He has striking colors.

Here is another one of our favorites - Richard- Cat #3265
Richard is a sweet white and grey kitty who is curious and easy going. He likes to explore and check out window sills and book shelves. He likes to lay next to you and cuddle sometimes and other times he is quite content to just chill out in the house. He would love to find a quiet home where he can live and be loved.

Click Here For Our Pet List
- Please click on "Our Pet List" to see other pets available at the shelter.

Top Ten Reasons to Adopt a Black Cat
10. You'll save $$ on their Halloween costumes. 9. You can always find them in the snow. 8. Holding a black cat is very slimming. 7. Black cats will match any decor. 6. A lint brush isn't required for a black-tie affair. 5. When you love a black cat, luck is on your side. 4. Black cats are like onyx, a beautiful gem. 3. Hey, they don't care what color you are! 2. Love knows no color. And the number one reason to adopt a black cat... 1. They are the least likely to be adopted.
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You can now help the animals as well as the environment by donating newspapers and aluminum cans to be recycled, as well as your used cell phones. These donations will be used to raise much-needed funds for emergency veterinary services and other shelter necessities. Give some thought as you "PAWS" for the cause. Your donation could help save a life.

Come Visit Us!

ATTENTION! During the summer months there is a surplus of wonderful cats and kittens in our shelter. That is why it is the perfect time to give a homeless cat a second chance through adoption.
Directions To This Location
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We have chosen Kuranda dog beds for our boarding facilities because they are so good for our dogs. We still don't have enough for all of our kennels. If you would like to donate a bed so another dog can sleep in proper comfort, please click here.

Click here to see our Adopted Happy Tails!
Howard County Animal Control and Adoption Center
8576 Davis Road

Columbia, MD 21045
Phone: 410-313-2780

Email: (As it will appear online)
Click here for a list of pets at this shelter

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