Montgomery & Prince George’s Counties, MD

Montgomery County, Maryland Dog Resource Guide

Local Laws and Ordinances that Affect Dog Owners

• The Montgomery County, MD Pooper Scooper Code states that dog owners are responsible for removing dog waste from public areas.
• Summary of Selected County Animal Control Laws - This link lists the rules, regulations, and codes that affect pet owners in Montgomery County including vaccinations, licenses, animal cruelty, and dog poop.
• Montgomery County Dog Licenses - All dogs and cats in Montgomery County must be licensed. This link brings you to the dog and cat license application.
• Disaster Preparedness and Your Pet - Important guidelines to follow in the event of a disaster, an emergency kit list and disaster resources.

Dog Parks and Dog Park Support Organizations

• Montgomery County, MD Parks - The Montgomery County parks department maintains a website that lists official dog parks in the county.
• City of Rockville Dog Park - The City of Rockville opened its first designated dog park at King Farm in 2006.

Humane Societies and Animal Shelters

• Montgomery County Humane Society (MCHS) - MCHS, in Rockville, Maryland, is a non-profit animal welfare organization that has provided animal sheltering services for Montgomery County for over 40 years. The funds to operate the Montgomery County Animal Shelter are provided under a grant from the Montgomery County Government and from private donations.
  
  MCHS shelters approximately 10,000 animals and services the animal-related needs of approximately 100,000 people yearly. Many of the services provided are mandated by grant contract and others are mandated by care and concern for the animals in their care.
• MCHS Foster Program - The Montgomery County Humane Society has an outstanding Foster Program that is responsible for hundreds of additional animals being adopted each year from the Montgomery County Animal Shelter.

• Pet Adoptions in Montgomery County - “Shelter Cats,” “Shelter Dogs,” and “Other Shelter Animals” can be visited at the Montgomery County Animal Shelter located at 14645 Rothgeb Drive, Rockville, MD. All MCHS shelter animals are listed at Pet Harbor where you can see animals that come in as strays or give-ups.

• Montgomery County Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals - The mission of the MCSPCA is to raise the awareness of the abuse of animals, to eradicate the euthanasia of healthy and adoptable companion animals, and to mount efforts to enhance animal welfare throughout Montgomery County.

• Pet Rescue of Maryland

• Friends of Montgomery County Animals

Other Dog-Related Ideas & Organizations We Support

• Dogtopia - Offers luxury dog daycare, boarding, and grooming services. As an alternative to a traditional kennel, they have 10,000 sq. ft. of open playrooms for safe, supervised doggie play. You'll never feel guilty leaving your dog again. Happy dogs, eager to play with their friends, pull their owners through the door! You can even watch their fun via their live webcams. Visit their website for more information.