LEONARDTOWN, MD – The St. Mary’s County Animal Adoption & Resource Center is announcing an emergency closure for Wednesday, January 15, 2025. During this closure, the shelter will remain accessible for emergency cases but will not be open for adoptions. Owner surrenders will be accepted by appointment only. The center is closed on Thursdays, per regular operating schedules, and is expected to resume normal operations on Friday, January 17, 2025.

If you find a stray animal, please visit www.stmaryscountymd.gov/LFpets or call our Animal Control Division at (301) 475-8018. If you can help foster an animal in need, please email Volunteer@stmaryscountymd.gov.

For more information on the Animal Adoption & Resource Center, please visit: www.stmaryscountymd.gov/AnimalShelter or follow at: Facebook.com/SMCAnimalServices.