Calvert County Animal Shelter Start an adoption application

Also known as the Linda L. Kelley Animal Shelter.

Adoption fee From $40
Hours Tue-Sat 10am-4pm; Monday open for reclaim and surrender only 10am-4pm; closed Sunday
Areas served Calvert County, Maryland
Adopting

Fees, requirements & process

From $40

Cats: $40

Requirements

Must be at least 18 years of age with a valid U.S. government-issued photo ID, such as a driver's license or state issued identification (ID)

How it works

Start with the adoption application at https://www.calvertcountymd.gov/3168/Adoption, then contact Calvert County Animal Shelter at (410) 535-7387 to arrange meeting a cat.

Location

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The area

Calvert County at a glance

Population 94,313
Housing units 36,119
Est. households with a cat 10,742

Estimated by applying the AVMA's 2024 national cat-ownership rate (32.1% of households) to the county's real household count from the Census Bureau — a national rate applied locally, not a local survey. Population and housing figures are from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

How much does it cost to adopt a cat?

Cats are $40.

What are your hours?

Tuesday-Saturday 10am-4pm. Monday is open for reclaim and surrender only, 10am-4pm. Closed Sunday.

Get involved

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Surrendering a cat

Surrendering a pet requires scheduling an intake appointment, call 410-535-7387

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