Animals & Pets

ADA Guidance for Service Dogs

View regulations and other information concerning service animals.

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Adoption Information

Learn about adopting a pet from the HCAC Shelter.

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Animal Control

Information on pet adoption and animal-related laws.

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Animal Control Donation

Make a charitable donation to Animal Control.

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Animal Control Laws

View Howard County's animal control regulations.

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Animal Disaster Preparedness Packet

Learn how best to keep your pet safe in an emergency disaster.

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Animal Licenses

Get a cat or dog license.

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Animal Matters Hearing Board

Hears and renders decisions on appeals for various violations of animal control laws.

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Dead Animal

Inform Animal Control about a dead animal.

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HCAC Standards of Care

Review the Standards of Care for Howard County pets.

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Lost and Found Pets

Inform Animal Control about a lost or found pet.

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Park Wildlife Concern

Report an issue with insects, deer, beavers, birds, fish, snakes, etc.

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Private Shelter Licensing

Register your private shelter with the Howard County Animal Control.

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Report Animal Bites

Report an animal or pet bite.

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Report Animal Cruelty

Report suspected cruelty against animals and pets.

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Worthington Dog Park

Learn more about Worthington Dog Park.

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ADA Guidance for Service Dogs

View regulations and other information concerning service animals.

Learn More

Adoption Information

Learn about adopting a pet from the HCAC Shelter.

Learn More

Animal Control Laws

View Howard County's animal control regulations.

Learn More

Animal Licenses

Get a cat or dog license.

Learn More

HCAC Standards of Care

Review the Standards of Care for Howard County pets.

Learn More

Worthington Dog Park

Learn more about Worthington Dog Park.

Learn More

Animal Control

Information on pet adoption and animal-related laws.

Learn More

Animal Control Laws

View Howard County's animal control regulations.

Learn More

Dead Animal

Inform Animal Control about a dead animal.

View Form

Lost and Found Pets

Inform Animal Control about a lost or found pet.

Learn More

Park Wildlife Concern

Report an issue with insects, deer, beavers, birds, fish, snakes, etc.

View Form

Report Animal Bites

Report an animal or pet bite.

Learn More

Report Animal Cruelty

Report suspected cruelty against animals and pets.

Learn More