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Queen Anne's County Animal Services

Centreville, MD

County animal services agency for Queen Anne's County, Maryland, offering same-day adoptions to approved adopters.

Hours Thu-Tue 11am-5pm, last adoption showing at 4pm; closed Wednesday; appointments required on Saturdays
Areas served Queen Anne's County
Adopting

Fees, requirements & process

Call (410) 827-7178 for current adoption fees.

How it works

Submit a completed adoption application by email or drop it off at the shelter. The adoption team then meets with you and provides post-adoption support.

Location

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The area

Queen Anne's County at a glance

Population 51,825
Housing units 22,038
Est. households with a cat 6,390

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?

Thursday through Tuesday 11am-5pm, with the last adoption showing at 4pm. Closed Wednesdays, and appointments are required on Saturdays.

Can I adopt the same day I visit?

Yes. Queen Anne's County Animal Services offers same-day adoptions to approved adopters.

How do I apply?

Submit a completed adoption application by email to animalservices@qac.org or drop it off at the shelter. The adoption team will then meet with you and provides post-adoption support as needed.

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Surrendering a cat

Contact Queen Anne's County Animal Services at animalservices@qac.org to ask about surrendering a cat. Intake policies change with shelter capacity, so check before bringing an animal in.

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