Program Description

  Animal Shelter

The Animal Shelter program maintains and operates the only open-admission shelter in Montgomery County, and provides a high standard of care for lost, abandoned, abused, and unwanted animals, as well as for the County's wildlife. Dogs and cats make up the largest populations at the shelter, but many other animals also come through the shelter doors. Rabbits, guinea pigs, and mice are common, and it is not unusual to find turtles, lizards, and birds. The Animal Shelter offers a variety of programs and services to support both the community and the animals housed at the shelter. Programs include Adoption, Volunteer, Foster and Rescue, Community Outreach, and Pet Licensing. The shelter communicates to the public through a dedicated website and various social media platforms to advertise and promote the department's services and animals available for adoption. The shelter also conducts tours, participates in promotional events, and provides outreach to student groups and community organizations about responsible pet ownership and animal laws and regulations.