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Phone: (410) 222-8900

Animal Control is now
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Any dog or cat residing in Anne Arundel County that is 4 months of age or older must have an Anne Arundel County license. Proof of a current rabies vaccination is required to obtain a license. Licenses may be purchased through the mail or in person at 411 Maxwell Frye Rd, Millersville, Maryland 21108. Business hours are: Tuesday – Saturday 10 AM – 3 PM.

The annual fee for license is:

1) for each unspayed or unneutered dog or cat $15.00
2) for each spayed or neutered dog or cat $4.00
3) for an owner who is at least 60 years old (Senior) or is receiving disability benefits (disabled) as a result of a finding of permanent and total disability under the Social Security Act or the Railroad Retirement Act or by the United States Civil Service Commission or the Veterans Administration:

(i) for each unspayed or unneutered dog or cat $8.00

(ii) for each spayed or neutered dog or cat …..NO CHARGE

4) for any seeing eye, hearing ear, special assistance service dog or a dog trained and registered in the K-9 Corps…NO CHARGE.
5) For each dog or cat in a licensed kennel that is unspayed or unneutered $10.00 and for each spayed and neutered dog or cat $4.00
6) For each dog or cat in a licensed kennel with a senior or disabled owner that is unspayed or unneutered $4.00 and for each spayed or neutered dog or cat…NO CHARGE.

	An owner shall apply for a license within ten (10) days after the owner’s dog or cat becomes four (4) months old.
	All licenses shall expire one year from the last day of the month in which the license was issued.
	All licenses shall be renewed annually for as long as the owner owns the dog or cat.

Application for renewal which will be mailed to the owner by Animal Control should be returned with the annual license fee and updated rabies and altering certificates whenever applicable. Failure to renew a license within thirty (30) days will result in a penalty fee of $10.00 being added to the normal cost.

Upon payment of the license fee, a license and numbered metal license identification tag shall be issued. The license tag shall be securely fastened to the dog or cat at all times other than while on the owner’s premises. Licensing questions should be directed to Animal Control at (410) 222-8900.