Howard County Animal Control and Adoption Center

Howard County Animal Control and Adoption Center We now accept on line donations to help our animals! Tuesday and Thursday | 1:30 - 6:45 p.m.

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Adoption Hours
Monday, Wednesday and Friday | 10 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Saturday | 10 a.m - 2:00pm

Important notes about shelter hours:

Fridays: The shelter closes early the last Friday of the month. Saturdays: When the Howard County Government offices are closed on a Friday, the shelter will be closed that Saturday. When the

Howard County Government offices are closed on a Monday, the shelter is closed the preceding Saturday.

Gumbo (53667)'s StoryGumbo, 10 wks old, Female, Cane Corso/Lab mix, maybe some Pit Bull, will be very large dogReady for...
09/01/2026

Gumbo (53667)'s Story

Gumbo, 10 wks old, Female, Cane Corso/Lab mix, maybe some Pit Bull, will be very large dog

Ready for puppy socializing and puppy training

You can visit this pet during our Animal Viewing Hours below. Applications are accepted in person at our facility after you visit this pet out of their cage. You can call first to see if this pet is still available: 410-313-2780 Option 0.

Location:
Howard County Animal Control and Adoption Center
8576 Davis Rd Columbia, MD 21045

Animal Viewing Hours:
Mon, Wed, Fri 10:00-4:30 (Closed at 2:30 the last Friday of each month)
Tues & Thurs 1:30-6:45
Sat 10:00-2:00 (Closed on county observed holidays and holiday weekends.)

[Description: black puppy]

Diego (53666)'s StoryDiego, 10 wks old, Male, Cane Corso/Lab mix, could be very largeHe is ready for puppy training and ...
09/01/2026

Diego (53666)'s Story

Diego, 10 wks old, Male, Cane Corso/Lab mix, could be very large

He is ready for puppy training and puppy socializing

You can visit this pet during our Animal Viewing Hours below. Applications are accepted in person at our facility after you visit this pet out of their cage. You can call first to see if this pet is still available: 410-313-2780 Option 0.

Location:
Howard County Animal Control and Adoption Center
8576 Davis Rd Columbia, MD 21045

Animal Viewing Hours:
Mon, Wed, Fri 10:00-4:30 (Closed at 2:30 the last Friday of each month)
Tues & Thurs 1:30-6:45
Sat 10:00-2:00 (Closed on county observed holidays and holiday weekends.)
[Description: black puppy]

Casper (53662)'s StoryCasper, Male, 2yrs old, Golden Retriever, 66lbs, loving, sweet and loyal, lived with children, kno...
09/01/2026

Casper (53662)'s Story

Casper, Male, 2yrs old, Golden Retriever, 66lbs, loving, sweet and loyal, lived with children, knows sit, come, go, potty and hi five, good in the car, loves to run, being treated for a skin issue on his back that needs follow up care from your vet

You can visit this pet during our Animal Viewing Hours below. Applications are accepted in person at our facility after you visit this pet out of their cage. You can call first to see if this pet is still available: 410-313-2780 Option 0.

Location:
Howard County Animal Control and Adoption Center
8576 Davis Rd Columbia, MD 21045

Animal Viewing Hours:
Mon, Wed, Fri 10:00-4:30 (Closed at 2:30 the last Friday of each month)
Tues & Thurs 1:30-6:45
Sat 10:00-2:00 (Closed on county observed holidays and holiday weekends.)
[Description: Golden Retriever]

Haru (53594)'s StoryHaru, Neutered Male, 5yrs old, Mixed Breed 27lbs, really cute and loyal little dog, sweet and friend...
09/01/2026

Haru (53594)'s Story

Haru, Neutered Male, 5yrs old, Mixed Breed 27lbs, really cute and loyal little dog, sweet and friendly with people he knows, cautious with new people and needs a calm person to give him time to get to know them, warms up slowly, needs confident owner, nervous of some handling so best in an adult home or a home with older children who understand how to recognize when a dog is nervous

Feel more confident with another dog around. If you are looking for two dogs, he has a buddy here, named Nori (53593) a little Shiba Inu.

You can visit this pet during our Animal Viewing Hours below. Applications are accepted in person at our facility after you visit this pet out of their cage. You can call first to see if this pet is still available: 410-313-2780 Option 0.
Location:
Howard County Animal Control and Adoption Center
8576 Davis Rd Columbia, MD 21045
Animal Viewing Hours:
Mon, Wed, Fri 10:00-4:30 (Closed at 2:30 the last Friday of each month)
Tues & Thurs 1:30-6:45
Sat 10:00-2:00 (Closed on county observed holidays and holiday weekends.)

[Description: white and black dog]

Dior (53369)'s StoryDior, Poodle/Cocker Spaniel Mix, Female, 3yrs, around 20lbs, sweet, sometimes nervous and needs you ...
09/01/2026

Dior (53369)'s Story

Dior, Poodle/Cocker Spaniel Mix, Female, 3yrs, around 20lbs, sweet, sometimes nervous and needs you to introduce yourself to her gently, has huge soulful eyes

You can visit this pet during our Animal Viewing Hours below. Applications are accepted in person at our facility after you visit this pet out of their cage. You can call first to see if this pet is still available: 410-313-2780 Option 0.

Location:
Howard County Animal Control and Adoption Center
8576 Davis Rd Columbia, MD 21045

Animal Viewing Hours:
Mon, Wed, Fri 10:00-4:30 (Closed at 2:30 the last Friday of each month)
Tues & Thurs 1:30-6:45
Sat 10:00-2:00 (Closed on county observed holidays and holiday weekends.)
[Description: tan Cockapoo]

Captain Jack (53608)'s StoryCaptain Jack, Male, German Shepherd/Belgian Malinois Mix, 8-10 months old, 73lbs, super smar...
09/01/2026

Captain Jack (53608)'s Story

Captain Jack, Male, German Shepherd/Belgian Malinois Mix, 8-10 months old, 73lbs, super smart, a lot of fun, high energy and ready to run and play, needs a firm owner with knowledge of a high drive working breed, would not be a good match for a first time dog owner

You can visit this pet during our Animal Viewing Hours below. Applications are accepted in person at our facility after you visit this pet out of their cage. You can call first to see if this pet is still available: 410-313-2780 Option 0.

Location:
Howard County Animal Control and Adoption Center
8576 Davis Rd Columbia, MD 21045

Animal Viewing Hours:
Mon, Wed, Fri 10:00-4:30 (Closed at 2:30 the last Friday of each month)
Tues & Thurs 1:30-6:45
Sat 10:00-2:00 (Closed on county observed holidays and holiday weekends.)
[Description: black German Shepherd]

Nori (53593)'s StoryNori, Female, Shiba Inu, 6yrs old, 24lbs, loyal, smart and easy to train if you are dog savvy, takes...
09/01/2026

Nori (53593)'s Story

Nori, Female, Shiba Inu, 6yrs old, 24lbs, loyal, smart and easy to train if you are dog savvy, takes a minute with new people but makes up to be their buddy, not comfortable with handling her feet, no children 8 and under, seems to have more confidence when another dog is around

If you are looking for 2 dogs, she has a buddy here, named Haru (53594) 25lb mixed breed.

You can visit this pet during our Animal Viewing Hours below. Applications are accepted in person at our facility after you visit this pet out of their cage. You can call first to see if this pet is still available: 410-313-2780 Option 0.

Location:
Howard County Animal Control and Adoption Center
8576 Davis Rd Columbia, MD 21045

Animal Viewing Hours:
Mon, Wed, Fri 10:00-4:30 (Closed at 2:30 the last Friday of each month)
Tues & Thurs 1:30-6:45
Sat 10:00-2:00 (Closed on county observed holidays and holiday weekends.)
[Description: Shiba Inu dog]

Minka (53602)'s StoryMinka, 8wks, female, mixed breed, maybe Border Collie/Jack RussellJust a baby and needs proper rais...
09/01/2026

Minka (53602)'s Story

Minka, 8wks, female, mixed breed, maybe Border Collie/Jack Russell

Just a baby and needs proper raising and training

You can visit this pet during our Animal Viewing Hours below. Applications are accepted in person at our facility after you visit this pet out of their cage. You can call first to see if this pet is still available: 410-313-2780 Option 0.

Location:
Howard County Animal Control and Adoption Center
8576 Davis Rd Columbia, MD 21045

Animal Viewing Hours:
Mon, Wed, Fri 10:00-4:30 (Closed at 2:30 the last Friday of each month)
Tues & Thurs 1:30-6:45
Sat 10:00-2:00 (Closed on county observed holidays and holiday weekends.)
[Description: white and black puppy]

Gizmo (53601)'s StoryGizmo, 8 wks old, Male, mixed breed, maybe Border Collie/Jack RusselJust a baby and needs proper ra...
09/01/2026

Gizmo (53601)'s Story

Gizmo, 8 wks old, Male, mixed breed, maybe Border Collie/Jack Russel

Just a baby and needs proper raising and training

You can visit this pet during our Animal Viewing Hours below. Applications are accepted in person at our facility after you visit this pet out of their cage. You can call first to see if this pet is still available: 410-313-2780 Option 0.

Location:
Howard County Animal Control and Adoption Center
8576 Davis Rd Columbia, MD 21045

Animal Viewing Hours:
Mon, Wed, Fri 10:00-4:30 (Closed at 2:30 the last Friday of each month)
Tues & Thurs 1:30-6:45
Sat 10:00-2:00 (Closed on county observed holidays and holiday weekends.)
[Description: white and black puppy]

Zoey (53604)'s StoryZoey, 8 wks, female, mixed breed, maybe Border Collie/Jack RussellJust a baby, needs proper raising ...
09/01/2026

Zoey (53604)'s Story

Zoey, 8 wks, female, mixed breed, maybe Border Collie/Jack Russell

Just a baby, needs proper raising and training

You can visit this pet during our Animal Viewing Hours below. Applications are accepted in person at our facility after you visit this pet out of their cage. You can call first to see if this pet is still available: 410-313-2780 Option 0.

Location:
Howard County Animal Control and Adoption Center
8576 Davis Rd Columbia, MD 21045

Animal Viewing Hours:
Mon, Wed, Fri 10:00-4:30 (Closed at 2:30 the last Friday of each month)
Tues & Thurs 1:30-6:45
Sat 10:00-2:00 (Closed on county observed holidays and holiday weekends.)
[Description: white and brown puppy]

Address

Columbia, MD

Opening Hours

Monday 8am - 4:30pm
Tuesday 11am - 6:45pm
Wednesday 8am - 4:30pm
Thursday 11am - 6:45pm
Friday 8am - 4:30pm
Saturday 10am - 2pm

Telephone

+14103132780

Website

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