Department of
Animal Services
Animal Services is responsible for enforcing the laws that protect animals, sheltering and returning stray pets to their owners and promoting responsible pet ownership.
Animal Services
Status: Open
Monday, December 23, 2024
All Baltimore County Animal Services facilities are open and operating normally.
NEWS
- 12/19 Closure—BCAS will be closed to the public Thursday, 12/19 from 11am-1pm for an all-staff meeting.
- Home for the Holidays—Now through January 1, BCAS will be waiving all adoption fees to help find homeless pets a home for the holidays! All available pets are spayed/neutered and vaccinated. Dogs and cats are also microchipped.
- Pet Surrenders—We encourage families to seek placement of pets with friends or family before surrendering your pet to the shelter. There are lots of resources to help keep pets with their families. If you need to surrender your pet to the shelter, an appointment is required. To get assistance with rehoming your animal or scheduling an appointment, please call 410-887-7297.
- Volunteers Wanted—If you're dedicated to walking dogs or caring for cats and critters, come volunteer with us! Inquire about hosting an event with the Adoption Express Cuddle Shuttle by emailing bcasvolunteer@baltimorecountymd.gov.
- Fosters Wanted—We’re actively looking for fosters for puppies, adult dogs, orphaned kittens, mother cats with kittens and medical cases. Supplies and medical care are provided. If you’re interested in fostering, submit an application.
- Work With Us—BCAS is seeking qualified, compassionate, highly motivated individuals to join our dynamic team. We offer career opportunities in shelter operations, veterinary medicine and field services.
- Microchipping—Call BCAS at 410-887-PAWS (7297) to schedule a $10 microchipping appointment.
REPORTS
View the Maryland Department of Agriculture shelter activity quarterly reports:
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WILDLIFE CONTROL
The Maryland Department of Natural Resources (DNR) provides formation, referrals, and services for wildlife nuisances, conservation, rescue and rehabilitation. It is generally illegal to trap raccoons, foxes, squirrels, opossums, skunks, deer, rabbits, snakes and most birds, unless the landowner has obtained a valid permit from the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA). To learn more, call 1-877-463-6497.