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Animal Shelter | Howard County Animal Control

8576 Davis Road, Columbia, MD 21045

Eligibility

Residents of Howard County

Required documents

None required.

Hours

Monday, Wednesday, Friday 8am-5pm, Tuesday, Thursday 11am-7pm, Saturday 10am-12pm(Adoption services only)
410-313-2780
Voice·

Main

Application process

Contact for details.

Other Information

Payment Options

  • Free or no-cost care
  • Case or Self-payment

Special Populations

  • Open to All

Offers a range of animal services, including shelter, adoption, animal control, investigation of cruelty and neglect complaints, and the removal of dead animals from public areas. Animal Services

Last assured

07/21/2025

Providing organization

Howard County Animal Control

Government agency 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.