Frederick County Animal Control and Pet Adoption Center
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Hours: Visits to adoptable animals are by reservation only.
- What it is
- Shelters and rescues
- Where
- Frederick County
- Status
- Open
- Checked
- on the official website, November 5, 2026
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County animal control agency and shelter that enforces state, county and city animal ordinances, investigates cruelty and animal bites, shelters homeless animals for adoption, accepts pet surrenders, helps owners find missing pets, handles dog and cat licensing, and runs a pet food bank. The shelter is being renovated and expanded, with completion scheduled for winter 2026-2027; adoptions and essential services continue.
How to reach them
Where: 1832 Rosemont Ave., Frederick, MD 21702
Hours: Visits to adoptable animals are by reservation only.
Good to know
- How to get started: Make an online reservation to visit adoptable animals. To surrender a pet call 301-600-1855. For general animal concerns call 301-600-1544; for emergencies or after-hours reports call 301-600-1603. Pet food bank guidelines are posted on the Animal Control page.
Emergency? Call your veterinarian or the nearest 24-hour emergency hospital now, and tell them if cost is a barrier. Emergency signs and poison hotlines
Before you go
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