Montgomery County Office of Animal Services
7315 Muncaster Mill Rd.
Derwood, MD 20855
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240.773.5900 (Phone)

Hours of Operation

Monday - 12:00 Noon to 7:00 PM
Tuesday - 12:00 Noon to 7:00 PM
Wednesday - 12:00 Noon to 5:00 PM
Thursday - 12:00 Noon to 7:00 PM
Friday - 12:00 Noon to 7:00 PM
Saturday - 12:00 Noon to 5:00 PM
Sunday - 12:00 Noon to 5:00 PM

NOTE: Please arrive at least one hour before closing for adoptions.

*Adoption Center CLOSED to public on county government holidays.

Department Contacts:

Adoption Information
 [email protected]

Lost and Found and Owner Surrenders
  [email protected]  

Pet Licensing
  [email protected]

Volunteer Program
  [email protected]

Foster Program
  [email protected]

Rescue Partner Program
  [email protected]

Outreach and Events
  [email protected]

Media Inquiries and Community Partnerships
  [email protected]

Call 911 to report animal-related emergencies:

•     Animal attacks in progress
•     An animal locked in a hot car
•     Animal cruelty in progress
•     An animal creating a traffic hazard

Call the police Emergency Communications Center at 301-279-8000 to report animal-related issues and complaints:

•     A sick or injured animal or one that appears abandoned
•     A stray animal
•     An animal neglect situation
•     An animal in a trap issued by Montgomery County
•     An animal in distress due to severe weather conditions (animals without shelter or water)
•     An animal threatening the well-being of a community member (not in-progress)
•     An animal bite/attack (not in-progress)
•     An animal nuisance such as a barking dog or an owner not cleaning up after a pet

Call 240-773-5900 to reach the Montgomery County Animal Services and Adoption Center to inquire about:

•     Pet adoptions
•     Pet licensing
•     To report a lost pet
•     Other animal shelter matters

Call 240-773-5925 to reach the Animal Services Division:

•     To speak with an Animal Services Officer
•     Follow up on a previously reported animal-related complaint
•     Inquire about the Animal Matters Hearing Board
•     Inquire about rabies vaccination clinics

Call 240-314-8937 to reach City of Rockville Animal Control:

•      For pet licensing in the city of Rockville
•      For immediate assistance concerning animals in the city of Rockville

Call 301-258-6343 to reach City of Gaithersburg Animal Control:

•      For pet licensing in the city of Gaithersburg
•      For animal related concerns and complaints within the city of Gaithersburg

Call 301-926-9453 to reach Second Chance Wildlife Center:

•      If you've found a sick or injured wild animal