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 third Thursday of the month from 12:00 p.m.-1:30 p.m. $5.00 check or cash. Cats must be in carriers and dogs on leashes. If this is not your animal's first rabies vaccination, you are advised to bring a previous vaccination certificate in order to receive a three year vaccination. Otherwise, it will be good for a year. 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.

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OUR FEATURED PETS...

Meet cat #3001-- Midnight is a neutered male, adult Manx mix kitty who has a neat short tail. He is used to being around children and another kitty too. He’ll let you know when he needs the scratch behind his ear or a pat on his head. He is sweet and wouldn’t mind being in the house all day with another kitty while you are at work.


Here is another one of our favorites -Shelby- Cat #3239
Gem is a young, female kitten who is active and curious. She is very outgoing and will come right up to you to say hi. As soon as she sees you she will start purring and she’ll meow at you too.

Click Here For Our Pet List

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

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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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