Howard County Animal Control and Adoption Center

Howard County Animal Control and Adoption Center We now accept on line donations to help our animals! Tuesday and Thursday | 1:30 - 6:45 p.m.

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Adoption Hours
Monday, Wednesday and Friday | 10 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Saturday | 10 a.m - 2:00pm

Important notes about shelter hours:

Fridays: The shelter closes early the last Friday of the month. Saturdays: 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.

We close early today for our monthly staff meeting. [Description: schedule change flyer]
08/28/2026

We close early today for our monthly staff meeting.

[Description: schedule change flyer]

Alani- 53624's StoryMeet Alani (53624), a 10 month old female cat! Alani is a bit reserved, but inquisitive about her su...
08/28/2026

Alani- 53624's Story

Meet Alani (53624), a 10 month old female cat! Alani is a bit reserved, but inquisitive about her surroundings. Her favorite toy is her wand toy and she likes to run around and chase it. Minimal restraint is best for her, as she can be independent at times. Alani previously lived in a home with a dog and older children and got along with them both.

You can visit this pet during our Animal Viewing Hours below. Applications are accepted in person at our facility after you visit this pet out of their cage. You can call first to see if this pet is still available: 410-313-2780 Option 0.

Location:
Howard County Animal Control and Adoption Center
8576 Davis Rd Columbia, MD 21045

Animal Viewing Hours:
Mon, Wed, Fri 10:00-4:30 (Closed at 2:30 the last Friday of each month)
Tues & Thurs 1:30-6:45
Sat 10:00-2:00 (Closed on county observed holidays and holiday weekends.)

[Description: female Torti kitten]

CLOSING EARLY for monthly staff meeting this Friday.{Description: schedule change sign]
08/26/2026

CLOSING EARLY for monthly staff meeting this Friday.

{Description: schedule change sign]

HURRY IN and take advantage of the MD 3000 adoption event. This event waives adoption fees until the end of the month. ...
08/25/2026

HURRY IN and take advantage of the MD 3000 adoption event. This event waives adoption fees until the end of the month. You have 7 more days to participate.
Animal Viewing Hours:
Mon, Wed, Fri 10:00-4:30 (Closed at 2:30 the last Friday of each month)
Tues & Thurs 1:30-6:45
Sat 10:00-2:00 (Closed on county observed holidays and holiday weekends.)

[Description: MD 3000 event flyer]

Pat- 53558's StoryMeet Pat (53558), a 2 year old male red eared slider! Pat is still very young and will continue to gro...
08/19/2026

Pat- 53558's Story

Meet Pat (53558), a 2 year old male red eared slider! Pat is still very young and will continue to grow as he gets older. He came in with a female turtle, who he shares a tank with and gets along with. Red eared sliders are an aquatic turtle species who need proper lighting and a proper habitat to thrive. They can also live up to 30 years.

You can visit this pet during our Animal Viewing Hours below. Applications are accepted in person at our facility after you visit this pet out of their cage. You can call first to see if this pet is still available: 410-313-2780 Option 0.

Location:
Howard County Animal Control and Adoption Center
8576 Davis Rd Columbia, MD 21045

Animal Viewing Hours:
Mon, Wed, Fri 10:00-4:30 (Closed at 2:30 the last Friday of each month)
Tues & Thurs 1:30-6:45
Sat 10:00-2:00 (Closed on county observed holidays and holiday weekends.)
[Description: water turtle]

Pearl- 53559's StoryMeet Pearl (53559), a 2 year old female red eared slider! Pearl is still very young and will continu...
08/19/2026

Pearl- 53559's Story

Meet Pearl (53559), a 2 year old female red eared slider! Pearl is still very young and will continue to grow as she gets older. She came in with a male turtle, who she shares a tank with and gets along with. Red eared sliders are an aquatic turtle species who need proper lighting and a proper habitat to thrive. They can also live up to 30 years.

You can visit this pet during our Animal Viewing Hours below. Applications are accepted in person at our facility after you visit this pet out of their cage. You can call first to see if this pet is still available: 410-313-2780 Option 0.

Location:
Howard County Animal Control and Adoption Center
8576 Davis Rd Columbia, MD 21045

Animal Viewing Hours:
Mon, Wed, Fri 10:00-4:30 (Closed at 2:30 the last Friday of each month)
Tues & Thurs 1:30-6:45
Sat 10:00-2:00 (Closed on county observed holidays and holiday weekends.)
[Description: water turtle]

Cookie & Cream- 51565/51566's StoryMeet Cookie (51565) & Cream (51566), a bonded pair of 5 year old female guinea pigs. ...
08/19/2026

Cookie & Cream- 51565/51566's Story

Meet Cookie (51565) & Cream (51566), a bonded pair of 5 year old female guinea pigs. Cookie is a teddy bear guinea pig and Cream is a regular guinea pig. They are both friendly, active, and tolerant of handling. Since they are bonded, they would need to go to the same home.

You can visit this pet during our Animal Viewing Hours below.
Applications are accepted in person after you meet them.
You can call first to see if they are still available. 410-313-2780 Option 0.

Location:
Howard County Animal Control and Adoption Center
8576 Davis Rd
Columbia, MD 21045

Animal Viewing Hours:
Mon, Wed, Fri 10:00-4:30 (Closed at 2:30 the last Friday of each month)
Tues & Thurs 1:30-6:45
Sat 10:00-2:00 (Closed on county observed holidays)
[Description: two guinea pigs]

Oreo & Smores- 53093/53094's StoryMeet Oreo (53093) & Smores (53094), a bonded pair of 1 year old male guinea pigs! Oreo...
08/19/2026

Oreo & Smores- 53093/53094's Story

Meet Oreo (53093) & Smores (53094), a bonded pair of 1 year old male guinea pigs! Oreo and Smores are nice boys, but need some time to warm up to you. Once they get used to you, though, they're very loving and will eat veggies out of your hand. They previously lived in a home with children and dogs and got along with both of them well.

You can visit this pet during our Animal Viewing Hours below. Applications are accepted in person at our facility after you visit this pet out of their cage. You can call first to see if this pet is still available: 410-313-2780 Option 0.

Location:
Howard County Animal Control and Adoption Center
8576 Davis Rd Columbia, MD 21045

Animal Viewing Hours:
Mon, Wed, Fri 10:00-4:30 (Closed at 2:30 the last Friday of each month)
Tues & Thurs 1:30-6:45
Sat 10:00-2:00 (Closed on county observed holidays and holiday weekends.)
[Description: two guinea pigs]

Steven- 53355's StoryMeet Steven (53355), a 1 year old male rabbit! Steven is a very social and sweet rabbit who loves t...
08/19/2026

Steven- 53355's Story

Meet Steven (53355), a 1 year old male rabbit! Steven is a very social and sweet rabbit who loves to interact with you. When you open up his cage, he hops right over and sits for pets. He can be a bit wiggly when you pick him up, but he's been very tolerant here.

You can visit this pet during our Animal Viewing Hours below. Applications are accepted in person at our facility after you visit this pet out of their cage. You can call first to see if this pet is still available: 410-313-2780 Option 0.

Location:
Howard County Animal Control and Adoption Center
8576 Davis Rd Columbia, MD 21045

Animal Viewing Hours:
Mon, Wed, Fri 10:00-4:30 (Closed at 2:30 the last Friday of each month)
Tues & Thurs 1:30-6:45
Sat 10:00-2:00 (Closed on county observed holidays and holiday weekends.)
[Description: brown & white rabbit]

Benny- 53410's StoryMeet Benny (53410), a 2 year old neutered male lionhead rabbit! Benny is a nice boy who has been eas...
08/19/2026

Benny- 53410's Story

Meet Benny (53410), a 2 year old neutered male lionhead rabbit! Benny is a nice boy who has been easy to handle so far. He has an old injury on one of his back legs, and will need an extra knowledgeable owner to make sure he's living his best life.

You can visit this pet during our Animal Viewing Hours below. Applications are accepted in person at our facility after you visit this pet out of their cage. You can call first to see if this pet is still available: 410-313-2780 Option 0.

Location:
Howard County Animal Control and Adoption Center
8576 Davis Rd Columbia, MD 21045

Animal Viewing Hours:
Mon, Wed, Fri 10:00-4:30 (Closed at 2:30 the last Friday of each month)
Tues & Thurs 1:30-6:45
Sat 10:00-2:00 (Closed on county observed holidays and holiday weekends.)
[Description: tricolor rabbit]

Address

Columbia, MD

Opening Hours

Monday 8am - 4:30pm
Tuesday 11am - 6:45pm
Wednesday 8am - 4:30pm
Thursday 11am - 6:45pm
Friday 8am - 4:30pm
Saturday 10am - 2pm

Telephone

+14103132780

Website

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