Howard County Animal Control & Adoption Center

Howard County Animal Control & Adoption Center is one of the animal shelters & rescues listed in Columbia, Maryland. The business is registered at 8576 Davis Rd, Columbia, MD 21045; use this page to check its hours, phone number and Google rating before you make the trip. Besides its main category, the business also describes itself as pet adoption service, so it may cover more than the name suggests.

This group covers shelters, breeders and the other places pet owners use: animal shelters and rescues place dogs and cats for adoption and often run low-cost vaccine and spay clinics; breeders raise puppies and kittens of particular breeds; pet cremation services and cemeteries help when a pet dies; pet photographers take portraits, often right after a fresh groom; and pet-friendly hotels and places welcome dogs. It also holds businesses that turned up next to groomers on the map but do not fit a pet category.

Hours are published for 1 day a week. Typical hours are 8 AM–5 PM. Hours in the United States do change around federal holidays and long weekends, so a quick call before a special trip is sensible. The listed phone number is (410) 313-2780. Many businesses also reply to text messages on the same number if it is a cell phone. Its website is howardcountymd.gov, where you may find menus, price lists or booking options.

With 4.0 out of 5 on Google from 418 reviews, it sits in the middle of the range for animal shelters & rescues in Columbia. Recent reviews are the best guide.

Columbia is in Maryland, in the Northeast, where four distinct seasons shape local life: hot humid summers, snowy winters that can close businesses for a day, and a dense pattern of towns where walking, transit and street parking all matter. Getting around Columbia is easiest by car; street parking is metered in busy downtown areas, and most suburban businesses have their own lot. Ride-share apps such as Uber and Lyft operate across Maryland's larger cities, and public transit varies from extensive to minimal.

See the other animal shelters & rescues in Columbia listed below to compare ratings, hours and locations before you decide. If you own or manage Howard County Animal Control & Adoption Center, you can claim this listing to correct details, add photos and a description, and receive a verified badge. Everyone else can help by leaving an honest review on Google after a visit.