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Frederick County Animal Control Animal shelter in Frederick, MD

Submit an adoption application by email prior to your visit. If you would like to bring the application with you to your visit, that is acceptable.

The application can be found at: https://www.frederickcountymd.gov/114/Adopt

Schedule a reservation to meet our pets at: visitfcac.as.me. Each family member needs their own reservation. For example: if 3 people are are in your party, 3 individual reservations must be made. Feel free to call us if you need assistance.

If you are interested in a cat or small animal, meeting the animal prior to adoption is not necessary but encouraged.

If you are interested in adopting a dog, we require all household members to meet the dog prior to adopting. If you have a dog(s) in your household, a meet and greet is required.

We do not do same-day adoptions. Our adoptions are scheduled and an interview is required (by phone or in person). The adoption process can take 3-5 days depending on the individual person/family and our availability.

Contact —
Email animalcontrol@frederickcountymd.gov
Phone (301) 600-1546
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Address
1832 Rosemont Ave
Frederick, MD 21702
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1832 Rosemont Ave

Frederick, MD 21702

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Adoptable pets at Frederick County Animal Control

We'll also keep you updated on 250038 - CHESTER's adoption status with email updates.
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250038 - CHESTER

Domestic Shorthair/Domestic Mediumhair

Male, Adult
Frederick, MD
We'll also keep you updated on GIATTA's adoption status with email updates.
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GIATTA

Domestic Shorthair/Domestic Mediumhair

Male, Baby
Frederick, MD
We'll also keep you updated on RAMSEY's adoption status with email updates.
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RAMSEY

Domestic Shorthair/Domestic Mediumhair

Female, Baby
Frederick, MD
We'll also keep you updated on 250037 - THEO's adoption status with email updates.
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250037 - THEO

Domestic Shorthair/Domestic Mediumhair

Male, Adult
Frederick, MD
We'll also keep you updated on BEVERLY's adoption status with email updates.
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BEVERLY

Spaniel (Unknown Type)/Mixed Breed (Medium)

Female, Senior
Frederick, MD
We'll also keep you updated on NOLA's adoption status with email updates.
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NOLA

Labrador Retriever/Mixed Breed (Medium)

Female, Adult
Frederick, MD
We'll also keep you updated on ROSIE's adoption status with email updates.
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ROSIE

Domestic Shorthair/Domestic Mediumhair

Female, Senior
Frederick, MD
We'll also keep you updated on REX's adoption status with email updates.
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REX

Australian Cattle Dog/Mixed Breed (Medium)

Male, Adult
Frederick, MD
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Shelter FAQs

We are rescue friendly. If you are a rescue organization and would like to pull animals from our shelter, please call us at: 301-600-1546 ext. 0.

We are the only animal shelter for Frederick County, Maryland. We take in unwanted pets from Frederick County residents only. We also take in strays with hopes of reuniting them with their owner.

We will adopt to out of county residents and out of state residents, but we do NOT ship our pets. We require prospective adopters to fill out the appropriate application to be considered for adoption. There is no application fee.

  • 1. Submit Application
  • 2. Visit the Facility and Find a Pet
  • 3. Approve Application
  • 4. Interview

Additional adoption info

All dogs and cats are vaccinated, microchipped, and spayed/neutered prior to adoption. Our rabbits are also spayed/neutered prior to adoption. We often have other animals for adoption such as: guinea pigs, rabbits, hamsters, gerbils, rats, mice, ferrets, etc.

DOG FEES INCLUDE: neutering/spaying, initial distemper & bordetella vaccination, rabies vaccination (or voucher), microchip/registration, HW test, vet health exam and county license.

Dogs 1 year to 5 years = $92.50
Puppies 8 weeks to 1 year = $150.00 **Note: we will only adopt 1 puppy per household**
Dogs 5 - 9 years of age = $72.50
Dogs 10+ years of age = $52.50

CAT FEES INCLUDE: neutering/spaying, initial distemper vaccination, microchip/registration, rabies vaccination (or voucher), FeLV/FIV test and county license.

Cats under 5 years old = $97.50
Cats 5 -9 years of age = $77.50
Cats 10+ years of age = $57.50
**Note: we will adopt no more than 2 cats at a time**

Cats are litter trained in the shelter or in foster care unless otherwise noted.

Adoption application

https://www.frederickcountymd.gov/114/Adopt

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We'll also keep you updated on AMAZING ACE's adoption status with email updates.
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AMAZING ACE

Husky

Male, Adult
Hagerstown, MD
We'll also keep you updated on KITTY HOLLAR BOY's adoption status with email updates.
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KITTY HOLLAR BOY

Domestic Mediumhair

Male, Kitten
Hagerstown, MD
We'll also keep you updated on Neko's Kitten: Yoko's adoption status with email updates.
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Neko's Kitten: Yoko

Domestic Shorthair

Male, 3 mos
Washington, DC
We'll also keep you updated on Orange's adoption status with email updates.
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Orange

Domestic Shorthair

Male, Adult
Washington, DC
We'll also keep you updated on Lucy's adoption status with email updates.
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Lucy

Domestic Mediumhair

Female, Senior
Rockville, MD
We'll also keep you updated on Dolce's adoption status with email updates.
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Dolce

Shepherd (Unknown Type)

Female, 5 yrs
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