Stray Animals

Recent Stray Animals

We admit an average of 11 animals each day. Some are lost and others are given to us by people who can no longer care for them. Of course, this is only an average. Some days we receive many more or less.

If You Are Missing a Pet

If you are missing a pet, please leave a message (24/7) or lost report with shelter personnel at 301-600-1546. Describe your pet as best you can, let us know how to contact you, and email a picture of your pet to Animal Control. A picture is so helpful. For example, a mixed lab can be any color or size. Please come in person to view the lost animals at the Animal Control Office during office hours. Proof of ownership to reclaim a pet can be in the form of photos, bill of sale and/or vet records.

Always contact the Frederick County Animal Control and Adoption Center to report a lost pet. People often confuse the shelter with The Frederick County Humane Society, which does not house stray animals. While it is helpful to contact veterinarians and rescue groups about a lost pet, and post notices on social networking websites those messages do not automatically get to us or to someone who may find your pet.

List of Lost Animals

Below is a list of lost animals admitted to the shelter in the last few days. We hold lost animals for 5 days before they are available for adoption, rescue, or euthanasia. Once they are available for adoption, you can see much better pictures on petango.com. We do not euthanize healthy friendly pets but many stray animals arrive injured or sick. We will care for them as long as we are able in hopes of finding a rightful owner but in some cases this is not an option for the safety of the staff or to prevent suffering of an individual animal. We do our best to find you. Pets with microchips and ID tags have the best chance of being reunited with their families.

Click here for more information on reclaiming your pet.

Updated October 18th @ 12:15pm

191399 Dog Terrier Mix M Tan White 10/17 400 BLOCK OF DELEWARE ST Frederick 21701
191402 Cat Domestic Shorthair Mix U Orange White 10/17 13900blk Graceham Rd. Thurmont 21788
191411 Dog Shih Tzu F White 10/17 Monocacy Village Park Frederick 21701
191412 Cat Domestic Shorthair M Black 10/17 8700 block Liberty Road Frederick 21701
191413 Cat Domestic Shorthair Mix U Brown Tabby 10/18 1000 BLOCK OF OAK VIEW DR Mount Airy 21771
191381 Cat Domestic Shorthair F Black 10/16 14000 Blk Loy Wolfe Rd. Smithburg 21783
191398 Cat Domestic Shorthair Mix F Black Solid 10/17 11000 Blk of Putman Rd Thurmont 21788
191380 Cat Domestic Shorthair Mix U Smoke 10/16 11000 blk of Wndsor Rd Ijamsville 21754
191368 Cat Domestic Shorthair Mix F Grey White 10/15 13910 block Graceham Road Thurmont 21788
191370 Cat Domestic Shorthair Mix F Black Orange Tortoiseshell 10/15 230 block Winter Brook Drive Walkersville 21793
191372 Cat Domestic Shorthair Mix U Grey White 10/16 Mount Airy 21771
191356 Dog Maltese Mix F White 10/13 FOUND IN AMBER MEADOWS Frederick 21702
191360 Dog Terrier, American Pit Bull M Red White 10/13 730 block of Park Ave Brunswick 21716

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