Howard County Animal Control and Adoption Center

Parents in the DMV put Howard County Animal Control and Adoption Center forward, and the vote carried it into the 2026 Washington Parent Picks finalist round in Pet Adoption & Resources. It is filed under Love Our Pets here. Nominations in May and daily voting through July produced this list, which is why it reads differently from an editorial round up. For current schedules, ages and pricing, contact Howard County Animal Control and Adoption Center directly.