Montgomery County Animal Services and Adoption Center

Derwood, MD

A municipal animal services shelter in Derwood, Maryland, taking in homeless cats and dogs and placing them in adoptive homes. It serves Montgomery County, Maryland. Visiting hours: Mon-Tue and Thu-Fri 12pm-7pm; Sat-Sun 11am-5pm; closed Wednesday. Adoption fees: Kittens under 6 months: $100; Cats 7 months and older: $50; Cats older than 8 years: free; Special needs cats: free; Bonded pairs under 6 months: $150; Bonded pairs over 6 months: $75. Dogs range free to $150. Cat fees include spay/neuter, microchip, distemper and rabies vaccines, flea treatment, and deworming. Pet licensing fees may apply separately.

Adoption fee From $50

Hours Mon-Tue and Thu-Fri 12pm-7pm; Sat-Sun 11am-5pm; closed Wednesday

Areas served Montgomery County, Maryland

Adopting

Fees, requirements & process

From $50

Kittens under 6 months: $100; Cats 7 months and older: $50; Cats older than 8 years: free; Special needs cats: free; Bonded pairs under 6 months: $150; Bonded pairs over 6 months: $75. Dogs range free to $150. Cat fees include spay/neuter, microchip, distemper and rabies vaccines, flea treatment, and deworming. Pet licensing fees may apply separately.

Requirements

Bring government-issued photo ID, a carrier for cats, and payment. Adopters from any location are welcome if visiting in person.

How it works

Complete a questionnaire online or at the shelter (available in English, Spanish, and Chinese), then visit and select up to two animals to meet. First come, first served, with no holds placed from questionnaires. Same-day adoption is possible if approved.

Location

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The area

Montgomery County at a glance

Population 1,065,949

Housing units 406,531

Est. households with a cat 124,936

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?

Kittens under 6 months are $100, cats 7 months and older are $50, and cats older than 8 years or with special needs are free. Bonded pairs are $150 (under 6 months) or $75 (over 6 months).

What are your hours?

Monday-Tuesday and Thursday-Friday 12pm-7pm; Saturday-Sunday 11am-5pm; closed Wednesday.

Get involved

Support Montgomery County Animal Services and Adoption Center

Surrendering a cat

Contact Montgomery County Animal Services and Adoption Center at (240) 773-5900 to ask about surrendering a cat. Intake policies change with shelter capacity, so check before bringing an animal in.

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