Baltimore County Animal Shelter
13800 Manor Road
Baldwin, MD 21013
E-mail: animalcontrol@baltimorecountymd.gov
Phone: 410-887-5961
TTY Users call Maryland Relay 1-800-735-2258 Q. Who should I call? Agency | Topic | Phone Number | | Police Department | Animal bites - call immediately | 410-887-2222 | Department of Health
Animal Control Division | Pet adoptions, stray or lost pets, animal cruelty or neglect, sick, injured or dead animals | 410-887-5961 | Department of Health
Communicable Disease Division | Rabies concerns | 410-887-2723 | | Rid Rats Program | Rodents, Rats | 410-887-RATS | Maryland Department of Natural Resources (Wildlife Damage Hotline) | Wildlife questions or concerns | 1-877-463-6497 |
Q. What can I do about squirrels in my attic and other wildlife nuisances?
A. Call the toll-free Wildlife Damage Hotline. The Maryland Department of Natural Resources (DNR) operators can share many options with you. DNR also license wildlife specialists who humanely remove problem wildlife and license all trapping activities in the state. Q. May I keep a wild animal as a pet?
A. It is unlawful to keep a wild animal in Baltimore County for any purpose without a permit approved by the Baltimore County Department of Health Animal Control Division. Q. Where do I call for rat problems ? A. Call the Rid Rats Program at 410-887-RATS (7287) to learn more about rodent control and report rat problems or visit the Rid Rats web section. Q. Where do I call to report a neighboring yard where the owner does not pick up after his pet? A. Call the Environmental Health Section of the Department of Environmental Protection and Resource Management (DEPRM) at 410-887-4065 or 410-887-4066. Q. How can I reach the Animal Shelter or the Animal Control Division? A. The Animal Shelter and Animal Control Division can be reached Monday - Friday from 8:30 a.m.to 4:30 p.m. by calling 410-887-5961. Back to top Revised July 1, 2009 | 
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