Tri-County Animal Shelter

Regional shelter providing animal sheltering services to Charles, St. Mary's and Calvert counties in Southern Maryland.

Hours Mon-Fri 11am-4pm; Sat 10am-3pm; closed Sunday
Areas served Charles, St. Mary's and Calvert counties
Adopting

Fees, requirements & process

Call (301) 932-1713 for current adoption fees.

How it works

Select an animal, complete an application and adoption contract, and choose a veterinarian from the shelter's participating list. Adopted pets receive a health exam, sterilization, and a rabies vaccination if 4 months or older.

Location

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The area

Charles County at a glance

Population 170,527
Housing units 63,813
Est. households with a cat 19,541

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

Which counties does this shelter serve?

Tri-County Animal Shelter serves Charles, St. Mary's and Calvert counties in Southern Maryland.

What are your hours?

Monday-Friday 11am-4pm and Saturday 10am-3pm. Closed Sundays.

What care does an adopted cat receive?

Adopted pets get a health examination and are surgically sterilized. Animals 4 months or older also receive a rabies vaccination.

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Surrendering a cat

Contact Tri-County Animal Shelter at (301) 932-1713 to ask about surrendering a cat. Intake policies change with shelter capacity, so check before bringing an animal in.

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