Animal Control

Montgomery County issues animal-related licenses and permits, conducts inspections of animal-related businesses, and investigates animal cruelty, nuisance, and bite cases. The County also manages a rabies prevention program, which includes projects to encourage pet vaccinations, to reduce the number of at-large dogs and cats, and to control rabid wildlife. In addition, the County removes dead deer from County roads. The Animal Services Division is part of the County's Department of Police.  Call 240-773-5960 or 240-773-5925.

All dog owners in Montgomery County are required to have their animals on a leash when off the owner's premises.

Rat control is managed by the Department of Health and Human Services. Call (240) 777-3986.