Baltimore Animal Rescue and Care Shelter, Inc.

To report any animal issues, call 311. Once your call is reported to 311, an Animal Enforcement officer will be dispatched to the investigate the complaint. Calls are prioritized according to safety issues and emergencies. If you have already reported your concern to 311 and are still in need of further assistance, please contact an Animal Control Officer Supervisor by calling 410-396-4688.

You may also be able to report your problem online through the Baltimore City Health Department.

The following is the fee schedule for redemption of impounded animals. The owner is responsible for all charges. Cash only. For questions concerning the reason for the impoundment of your pet, please contact Animal Control at 410-396-4688.

Impoundment Fees

Proof of current Rabies vaccination, spay/neuter, or microchip will lower the cost of the redemption.

1st Impoundment:

$50.00, plus $35.00 fee for microchip implantation

2nd Impoundment:

$70.00, plus the cost of spay/neuter procedure (animal will not leave the shelter until it is altered)

3rd Impoundment:

$80.00, and an administrative hearing will be required in order to reclaim the animal.

Each Impoundment:

• Boarding: $15.00 per day
• Intake Vaccines: $10.00
• Rabies vaccination: $45.00
• Medical fees: Varies depending on treatment provided

Impoundment Regulations

1. No one under the age of 18 can reclaim an animal.
2. Proof of owner identification must be provided.
3. Proof of ownership of the animal must be provided.
4. For "misrepresentation to obtain custody" of an animal in our care, the penalty is a fine of not more than $1,000, or imprisonment for not more than 30 days, or both fine and imprisonment for each offense.

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