About the missing details
Why it's missing: We only list shelter adoption fees published by an official source. Howard County, Maryland hasn't published shelter adoption fees on an official website we could verify, so call the office below to confirm.
General information
Not specific to Howard County, Maryland
- Across the 32 public shelters we verified, the standard adult dog fee runs from free to $150 and the adult cat fee from free to $90. Puppies, kittens and small dogs usually cost more; seniors and long-stay pets often cost less or are free.
- Of the 23 shelters that list what the fee covers, 22 include spay/neuter, 21 include vaccinations and 19 include a microchip.
- A local pet license is often extra and is set by your city or county.
Closest place with verified data
Montgomery County, Maryland: Montgomery County Animal Services & Adoption Center (about 17 miles away): dogs $75–$150, cats free–$100
Call or visit the official office
Howard County animal services (or your city's shelter)
Search your county or city government website for "animal services" or "animal shelter", or call your county's main information line (311 in many cities). Ask for the current adoption fee and what it includes.
Know the current fee? Tell us. We check every tip against an official source before publishing it.
Verified Maryland shelters
Plan the cost
Once you have the shelter's fee, use the budget planner to add your own quotes for the rest.