Howard County Animal Control is the County's center for pet adoption. It is located in the large red brick building with a green roof on the right on Davis Road (past the Animal Welfare Building, with which we are not affiliated).

:: Adoption Hours
Monday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday | 10:00 am - 4:30pm
Tuesday Adoption Hours | 1:30 - 7:00 p.m.
Saturdays | 10 a.m - 2:00pm

Important note about Saturday Shelter Hours:
When the Howard County Government offices are closed on a Friday, the shelter will be closed that Saturday. When the Howard County Government offices are closed on a Monday, the shelter is closed the preceding Saturday

:: Adoption Fees

***GREAT NEWS***
Howard County has a NEW Policy!
All animals adopted from Howard County Animal Control will be microchipped for free at the time of their adoption.

DOGS
Neuter $85 | Spay $100 | Distemper Vaccine $8 | Rabies Vaccine $9
Advantage $8 | Heartworm Test $7 | Microchip FREE

CATS
Neuter $50 | Spay $65 | Distemper Vaccine $8 | Rabies Vaccine $9
Advantage $8 | Feline Leukemia/FIV Combo Test $15 | Microchip FREE

OPTIONAL SERVICE
First Leukemia Vaccine $18 | Physical Exam $20
Fecal Check $8 | Bath for Dogs Only $35

All Howard County residents who adopt an animal over four months of age must purchase a current license. The cost is $6.