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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, 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.
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 February 6 @ 12:15pm
231660 Cat Domestic Shorthair Mix M Black 2/3 MCKINSTRYS MILL ROAD Unionbridge 21791
231661 Cat Domestic Shorthair Mix M Black White 2/3 MCKINSTRYS MILL ROAD Unionbridge 21791
231671 Dog Retriever, Golden Mix M Tan 2/4 Urbana District Park Frederick 21704
231672 Cat Domestic Shorthair Mix M Black 2/5 1600 BLOCK TEAL LANE Frederick 21701
231673 Dog Boxer Mix M Brindle White 2/6 5500blk Spectrum Dr. Frederick 21703
231662 Cat Domestic Shorthair Mix U Orange Tabby 2/3 4000 Block of Foxville Road Sabillasville 21780
231674 Cat Domestic Shorthair Mix U Black 2/6 @Ballenger Creek Park Frederick 21703
231659 Cat Domestic Shorthair Mix F Black Tan Torbie 2/3 12000 BLOCK OLD FREDERICK RD Thurmont 21788
231651 Dog Rottweiler Mix F Black Tan 2/1 000 BLK VICTORIA SQUARE Frederick 21702
231652 Cat Domestic Shorthair Mix U Orange Tabby 2/2 5700 BLOCK TOBERY RD Frederick 21704
231648 Cat Domestic Shorthair Mix U Cream Tabby 2/1 13400 Blk Reed Road Thurmont 21788
231649 Dog Maltese Mix F Black White 2/1 OLD FREDERICK AND UTICA ROAD Thurmont 21788
231647 Cat Domestic Shorthair Mix U Grey White 1/31/2023 10blk E. H. St. Brunswick 21716