Animal Adoption and Shelter | Howard County Animal Control
Resource Name:Animal Adoption and Shelter | Howard County Animal Control
address
8576 Davis Road, Columbia, MD 21045
Eligibility
Howard County residents 18 years or older.
Required documents
Photo ID.
Hours
Monday, Wednesday, Friday 10am-4:30pm
Tuesday, Thursday 1:30pm-6:45pm
Saturday 10am-2pm.
410-313-2780
Voice
·Main
Application process
Visit during service hours.
Service area
Howard County, MD
Other Information
Age Group
- Older Adults (55+)
- Adults (31-54)
- Teens (13-19)
- Young Adults (20-30)
Payment Options
- Case or Self-payment
- Free or No-Cost Care
Provides shelter and adoption services for cats, dogs, rabbits, birds, and other companion animals who have been surrendered by their owner or processed through animal control. Animal Services More information:
- Works to reunite lost pets with their owners before adoption
- Animals are spayed or neutered, vaccinated, and microchipped
- Dogs receive their county license
- Accepts donations of money, animal food, toys, and towels
Last assured
08/04/2026
What's Here
Providing organization
Howard County Animal Control
County agency providing animal control and shelter services.