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
Residents of Howard County 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
Payment Options
- Case or Self-payment
- Free or No-Cost Care
Age Group
- Teens (13-19)
- Older Adults (55+)
- Adults (31-54)
- Young Adults (20-30)
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 government agency that provides animal control services.