Frederick County Animal Control and Adoption Center

Frederick, MD

County-run animal control and adoption center serving Frederick County, Maryland.

Hours Mon-Fri 8am-4pm; Sat 9am-3pm; closed Sunday

Areas served Frederick County

Adopting

Fees, requirements & process

Call (301) 600-1546 for current adoption fees.

How it works

Visit during opening hours to meet available cats, or contact Frederick County Animal Control and Adoption Center at (301) 600-1546 first to check which cats are currently available.

Location

Find Frederick County Animal Control and Adoption Center

The area

Frederick County at a glance

Population 287,048

Housing units 108,924

Est. households with a cat 33,588

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

What are your hours?

Monday-Friday 8am-4pm and Saturday 9am-3pm. The shelter is closed Sundays.

Do I need an appointment to meet an animal?

Reservations are encouraged. You can book a visit through the county website or call (301) 600-1546 to arrange a time.

Is this the same as the private rescues in Frederick?

No. This is the county-run animal control and adoption center. Frederick County also has independent nonprofits such as the Animal Welfare League of Frederick County, which operate separately.

Get involved

Support Frederick County Animal Control and Adoption Center

Surrendering a cat

Contact Frederick County Animal Control and Adoption Center at (301) 600-1546 to ask about surrendering a cat. Intake policies change with shelter capacity, so check before bringing an animal in.