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 #2188- Shadow was abandoned when her owner moved and sold her house. She just left her outside with 2 other cats. Luckily a nice gentleman who bought her house was willing to catch her and her sister and bring them in. The third cat has not been seen. Shadow only wishes that people will take her story and spread the word how important it is not to abandon animals. It is also illegal. Shadow was very hungry and thirsty, had no clean water and no good food to eat. Shadow is in good spirits though, you can see contentment in her eyes to be able to snuggle in her soft bed. She is still just a young girl and her sister is Cat #2188 “Gretchen”. They would do wonderful to be adopted as a pair or just by themselves. They are just hoping for someone to open up their home for a rescue kitty.

Here is another one of our favorites - Fredo - Cat #2000
Fredo is an altered male, cream tabby who is a young adult. He is an active and exciting boy who is used to children. He is independent and likes to explore your book shelves and cuddle up with you in the evening.

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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