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County Animal Shelter

240.773.5960

14645 Rothgeb Drive

Rockville, MD 20850

Hours to Visit

With the Animals

Monday - Friday

12 noon - 7pm

Closed Wednesdays

Sat & Sun:12 noon-5 pm

Business Hours and Looking For Lost Pets

Monday - Friday

10am - 7pm

Closed Wednesdays

Sat & Sun: 10am - 5pm

Directions

MCHS Private Rescue

240.453.9401

607 S. Stonestreet Ave.

Rockville, MD 20850

Hours to Visit

With the Animals

Monday - Friday

12 noon - 7pm

Closed Wednesdays

Sat & Sun: 12 noon-5pm

Directions

How to License

Your Pet

The Licensing Department is open from 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Monday through Friday.

To purchase a license please mail or bring the following to: MCHS,

14645 Rothgeb Drive, Rockville, MD. 20850

A completed pet registration application, available from your veterinarian, or call
240.773.5946 to request an application.
A current rabies vaccination certificate; vaccination must be good for 60 days from the date you apply for the license.
A check or money order for the license fee. Please make check or money order payable to Montgomery County, Maryland.

License Fees
Unaltered Dogs/Cats Over One Year Old:
$75 for a Three (3) Year License
$25 for a One (1) Year License

Altered Dogs/Cats Over One (1) Year Old:
$32 for a Three (3) Year License
$12 for a One (1) Year License

All Dogs/Cats Under One Year Old:
No charge, but the animal must have a county license.

Waivers of the higher unaltered fees will be given for animals certified by a veterinarian as unable to be altered because of age or health.

Public Assistance recipients pay reduced fees for licenses (altered pets only).

You Do Not Have To Purchase A County License if...
You are a resident of the City of Rockville or the City of Gaithersburg, however, you are required to license your pet with your local Department of Animal Control. Please call your local agency for licensing information.

City of Rockville.....................240.314.8930
City of Gaithersburg...............301.258.6343

Please visit the County web site for more detailed information

on licensing your pet.

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