Animal Emergencies -- (240) 773-5900
Animal Control, Humane Society and Animal Shelter - (240) 773-5960
(For pet complaints, lost and found reports, licenses, to report dead animals on roads, low-cost spay/neuter program, etc.)

Wildlife Nuisance Problems -- 1-877-463-6497
(Birds in attic, groundhogs under porches, etc.)

Animal Matters Hearing Board

The Animal Matters Hearing Board consists of five volunteer Members representing veterinarians, breeders, humane society members, and the public. The Board conducts hearings and issues Orders to abate animal nuisances and to protect the community from dangerous animals. The Board also makes recommendations to the County Executive and County Council concerning animal issues, including animal-related legislation, animal regulations, operation of animal control facilities, and the animal shelter budget.

All hearings before the Board are open to the public. The Montgomery County law which establishes the Board and defines the scope of its responsibilities can be found in Chapter 5 of the Montgomery County Code, Sections 5-104 et. seq. For a copy of the code, click here.

Animal Control Laws

Summary of Montgomery County Animal Control Laws

Anti-Cruelty Conditions for Dogs