Animal-related concerns
Call 911 to report animal-related emergencies
- Animal attacks in progress
- An animal locked in a hot car
- Animal cruelty in progress
- An animal creating a traffic hazard
Call the police non-emergency number at 301-279-8000 to report animal-related issues and complaints
- A sick or injured animal or one that appears abandoned
- A stray animal
- An animal neglect situation
- An animal in a trap issued by Montgomery County
- An animal in distress due to severe weather conditions (animals without shelter or water)
- An animal threatening the well-being of a community member (not in-progress)
- An animal bite/attack (not in-progress)
- An animal nuisance such as a barking dog or an owner not cleaning up after a pet
Call 240-773-5900 to reach the Montgomery County Animal Services and Adoption Center to inquire about
- Pet adoptions
- Pet licensing
- To report a lost pet
- Other animal shelter matters
Call 240-773-5925 to reach the Animal Services Division
- To speak with an Animal Services Officer
- Follow up on a previously reported animal-related complaint
- Inquire about the Animal Matters Hearing Board
- Inquire about rabies vaccination clinics
Call 240-314-8937 to reach City of Rockville Animal Control
- For pet licensing in the city of Rockville
- For immediate assistance concerning animals in the city of Rockville
Call 301-258-6343 to reach City of Gaithersburg Animal Control
- For pet licensing in the city of Gaithersburg
- For immediate assistance concerning animals in the city of Gaithersburg
Call 301-926-9453 to reach Second Chance Wildlife Center
- If you've found a sick or injured wild animal
Visit the Montgomery County Animal Services and Adoption Center for all other animal related concerns.
