Animal Control and Welfare | Frederick County Government
1832 Rosemont Avenue, Frederick, MD 21702
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Open to all.
Required documents
Varies.
Hours
Hours vary
contact for details.
301-600-1546
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Service area
Frederick County, MD
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Prevents animal abuse, cruelty, and neglect in the county by enforcing local ordinances.
Animal Control and Welfare
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- Investigates animal bites and ensures proper precautions are taken
- Offers animal pickup for injured, sick, aggressive, or stray animals, including wild animals in homes
- Shelter services available for stray, ill, injured, or unwanted dogs and cats
- Provides reunification services for pets and adoption for unclaimed animals
- Licensing offered for all dogs and cats, indoor or outdoor
- Operates a pet food bank for Frederick County residents
- Accepts donations of unopened pet food and cat litter
Last assured
03/27/2025
Providing organization
Frederick County Government
Oversees the operation of all of the departments within the county government.