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.

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.

Attention! The shelter will be closed on Friday, July 3d and Saturday, July 4th and will re-open normal hours on Monday, July 6th.

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OUR FEATURED PETS...
Meet Cat #438--Pepper is a sweet brown tabby kitty. She has absolutely stunning eyes. They are a beautiful pastel green/blue color. She is an adult who loves to be with people. She is a snuggler and quite the lap cat. She loves being petted and to curl up in a round, warm kitty bed. She is used to other cats and children too.

Here is another one of our favorites -Ringo - Cat #440
Ringo is an ever so handsome medium-sized adult kitty. His coat is very handsome, with a sleek black background with unique red streaks throughout it. He is an easy-going guy and would love to find a quiet home where he can snuggle and be loved. He is very friendly, rolls upside-down to get your attention. He is very adorable and just the perfect size. He is used to other cats too.

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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