Police: Animal Control
Howard County Animal Control & Adoption Center
8576 Davis Road, Columbia, MD 21045
410-313-2780
animalcontrol@howardcountymd.gov
About Us
Howard County Animal Control investigates animal cruelty cases, rescues endangered animals, accepts unwanted pets, administers a pet adoption program, conducts humane education programs and operates the county’s animal shelter. Volunteers assist with operations by taking the animals for walks, giving the animals personal attention and assisting with the adoption process. Howard County Animal Control shelters all types of homeless animals until new homes and new lives are found through adoption. Everyone wanting to adopt a pet must complete an adoption application and meet specific requirements before the adoption of an animal can occur.
View adoptable pets online
What's new
Monthly Rabies Clinic: Third Thursday of the month, noon-1:30 p.m. No appointment needed. Please bring $5 in cash or check per animal to be vaccinated. Also, please bring proof of any previous rabies vaccines given. You do not need to be a Howard County resident to have your animal vaccinated.
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Adoption Hours
| Monday |
10 a.m.-4:30 p.m. |
| Tuesday |
1:30-7 p.m. |
| Wednesday |
10 a.m.-4:30 p.m. |
| Thursday |
10 a.m.-4:30 p.m. |
| Friday |
10 a.m.-4:30 p.m. |
| Saturday |
10 a.m.-2 p.m. |
Note: The adoption center closes for county holidays
Office Hours
| Monday |
8 a.m.-5 p.m. |
| Tuesday |
11 a.m.-7 p.m. |
| Wednesday |
8 a.m.-5 p.m. |
| Thursday |
8 a.m.-5 p.m. |
| Friday |
10 a.m.-5 p.m. |
Links
Learn about Animal Control laws
Cat adoption guide
Dog adoption guide