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County Animal Shelter

240.773.5960

14645 Rothgeb Drive

Rockville, MD 20850

Hours to Visit

With the Animals

Mon, Tues Thurs, Fri:

noon-7pm

Closed Wednesdays

Sat & Sun: noon-5pm

Business Hours and Looking For Lost Pets

Mon, Tues Thurs, Fri:

10am-7pm

Closed Wednesdays

Sat & Sun: 10am-5pm

Montgomery County Animal Control
Montgomery County Animal Laws
Animal Licensing

Pet Resources

MetroPets Online
Pet Lovers Companion
MarylandPet
Petfinder.com

Second Chance Wildlife

PAL (People Animals Love)

Your Dog's Friend

Alley Cat Allies

Tails E-magazine

Dogs Finding Dogs

AmberPetAlert.com

Resources to Help Cover Costs of Pet Ownership

My Apartment Map (Pet-Friendly Housing Search)

Other Local Shelters and Humane Societies

Maryland SPCA
Montgomery County SPCA
SPCA/HS of Prince George's County
Prince Georges County Animal Control
Howard County Animal Shelter
Frederick County Humane Society

Frederick County Maryland, Animal Control Center

Animal Welfare League

Article library

General Information	Cats	Dogs	Small Mammals and Wildlife
Welcoming Your New Pet	Kitten and Cat Care	Important Things to Consider When Adopting a Dog	Rabbit Care
Visiting the Vet After Your Adoption	Litter Box Training Your Cat	Five Things to Teach Your New Dog	Guinea Pig Care
Alternative Vet Medicine Adds to Your Options	Positive Reinforcement: Training Your Cat	Behavior Traits of Different Dog Breeds	Hamster Care
Pet Friendly Apartments	Cat Litter Box Problems	How to Have a Happy and Well-Behaved Dog!	Gerbil Care
Pet Sitters	Cat and Dog Health Tips	Importance of Exercising Your Dog	Tips For Transporting Wildlife
Giving a Pet as a Gift	Fearful Behavior in Cats	My Dog Is Driving Me Crazy	Wildlife: Groundhogs
Caring for an Older Pet	Introducing Your New Cat to Your Other Pets	Dog Toys and Chews	Wildlife: Baby Bird Basics
Preparing for Natural Disasters	Cat Toys	Children and Dogs	Wildlife: Foxes
Common Poisonous Plants and Household Poisons	Cat Destructive Scratching	Recognizing the Signs of Stress in Your Dog	Wildlife: Raccoons in Chimneys
AKC Canine Health Foundation's Poisonous Plant Guide	Aggression Between Cats	The "Normal" Pit Bull	Wildlife: Rescuing Orphaned Wildlife
How to Capture Your Pet on Film	Cat Aggression Towards People	Handling and Grooming Exercises	Wildlife: Autumn: Time for Wildlife to Have Their Annual Feeding Frenzy
Maryland's Animal Fighting Laws	Free-Roaming Cats	The Language of Growls	Reducing Deer-Vehicle Collisions
Summer Safety Tips	Understanding Kittens	Rehabilitation of a Puppy Mill Dog	No Bunnies for Easter
Pets in Hot Cars	Understanding Your Talkative Cat	What is Tellington TTouch™?	Rabbit Toys
It's Flea Season Again	How to Make Your Own Cat Tree	Autism Service Dogs
4th of July Tips	No Lilies for Kitties
Halloween Safety Tips for Your Pet	Using Aversives to Modify Your Cat’s Behavior
Talkin’ Turkey: Thanksgiving Safety Tips for Pets	Your Pregnancy and Your Cat
Winter Safety Tips for Your Pet	Managing Your Kitten’s Rough Play
	Lucky Black Cats
	About FIV Positive Cats

This page last updated 7-30-10

14645 Rothgeb Drive | Rockville, MD 20850 | Main Number: 240.773.5960

Programs & Services: 240.773.5054 | Emergency Services (24/7): 240.773.5900

Fax: 301.279.1998