The Anne Arundel County Government consists of Departments and Offices as well as Boards & Commissions and other entities. These entities work together to serve our Citizen's needs.
With almost 54,000 businesses, Anne Arundel County is a major hub of commerce and development. With a $35 billion economy, low taxes, a vast multi-modal transportation system, highly skilled workforce and excellent educational institutions, Anne Arundel County is the premier location to do business.
Please read this important update regarding operational changes beginning December 18, 2021.
If a pet has been picked up by Animal Care & Control, it is now safe and cannot fall victim to automobile injuries, poisoning, animal attacks, rabies exposure, exposure to inclement weather conditions, fear and many other hazards experienced when at-large.
The pet will be held at Animal Care & Control five (5) days unless extremely aggressive, seriously injured or suffering. Owners should come to Animal Care & Control and look for missing/lost pets within this five day period. If the pet is not at Animal Care & Control, a lost card and/or a picture can be posted in the kennel.
If the pet is at Animal Care & Control, the owner will need to be prepared to complete the steps below in the How to section to reclaim the animal.
2. Be able to provide provide proof of ownership by providing one of the following:
Vet records
Bill of sale or adoption contract
Pictures may be used to provide proof however they are subject to review by the Agency to determine if they are sufficient
3. Provide proof that your animal has a current rabies vaccination (for dogs, cats and ferrets 4 months of age or older). If your pet did not arrive with a current rabies vaccination you will be charged for one ($20.00) during redemption and it will be administered.
4. Provide proof of license for your pet. If you are an Anne Arundel County resident and your pet was not licensed prior to arrival a license will be issued at the time of redemption and you will be charged accordingly (fees range from $0.00-$125.00, late fees apply if your pet was licensed and the license has lapsed).
5. Comply with all conditions required for the return of the animal (i.e. comply with all conditions in Administrative Orders by Animal Care & Control, comply with modifications to your home/yard to ensure the keeping of your pet will be in compliance with State and County laws) (if applicable)
6. Pay all applicable fees (including redemption/reclaimation fees (see below), late fees (if applicable) and any outstanding fines (unless adjudication has been requested))
