How to Adopt
Thank you for your interest in adopting from Montgomery County Animal Services and Adoption Center. MCASAC has many wonderful dogs, cats, puppies, kittens, rabbits, guinea pigs, birds, snakes, turtles and other animals waiting for new homes!
Adopt Same Day!
We do same-day adoptions! Should you fall in love, you will take them home that day! If the animal you are interested in is ready to go, be prepared to take them home as soon as you finalize the adoption!First Come, First-Served
Please note, there is no guarantee that any particular animal will be available for adoption at the time of your visit. In the interest of finding as many homes as possible, we are first-come, first-served. We do not place animals on holds based on questionnaires.If a particular animal has gone home by the time of your visit, we will try to find someone similar (who might even turn out to be a better fit!). You can see who is available for adoption before your visit at https://www.montgomerycountymd.gov/animalservices/adoption/index.html. The website updates every two hours.
How to Adopt:
Step 1: Complete the Adoption Questionnaire
Step 2: Prepare for Your Visit!
- Please bring a government-issued photo ID with you such as your driver’s license.
- We rely on donated supplies so if you can, please bring a carrier if adopting a cat or small animal or a leash and collar/harness if adopting a dog. (Please do not bring retractable leashes. Thank you!)
Step 3: Come to the Shelter!
- Have a look around!
- Select two animals you would like to meet. We can help you decide on whom to meet. If at the end of your visit you still want to meet more animals, you can always ask to be placed back on the waiting list.
- Bring all required documents to the front desk. Your name will be added to our waiting list once all required paperwork is received (questionnaire and pet license, if applicable).
Please note, we serve the last adopter one hour before closing. At that time, we will invite those waiting to come back another time.
We can’t wait to meet you and introduce you to your new family member(s)!
FAQ
Our adoption fees can be found here .
- Spay/Neuter
- Microchip
- Heartworm test (age dependent)
- Distemper, Bordatella, and Rabies Vaccines
- Flea treatment and de-worming
- Spay/Neuter
- Microchip
- Distemper and Rabies Vaccines
- Flea treatment and de-worming
Yes! Adopters from all over are welcome to visit us and adopt a pet! All we ask is that the person adopting is able to visit us in person. We do not transport pets.
Once you submit your questionnaire, adoption staff will direct the foster family to schedule a meet and greet with you.
After the meet and greet, contact the adoption team to let them know if you would like to move forward. They will set up an appointment for you to finalize the adoption. At that time you must bring copies of rabies certificates for any dogs, cats, or ferrets in the household and if you are a Montgomery County resident you will need to purchase pet license(s) if your pets are not already licensed with the county.
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Sometimes known as "barn cats," Freelance Felines are working cats that live on your property and help deter pests and rodents. Visit this page to learn more!
For questions/concerns regarding pet adoption, please email us at AdoptMCASAC@MontgomeryCountyMD.gov.