Cecil County Animal Services is proud to be the only organization in Cecil County that is responsible for reuniting lost and found pets with their families. All pets that are found in Cecil County are typically brought to Cecil County Animal Services and are held for a period of five days. We are the only open admission shelter in Cecil County and we accept stray animals 24 hours a day.

We maintain an extensive record of lost reports. We highly recommend that if your pet is missing, please email a lost pet report to CCAS at ilostmypet@ccgov.org as soon as possible. Please include a picture and a detailed description of your missing pet. We recommend that you continue to call and check in daily as we get new animals in every day.

Redeeming Your Pet at CCAS

Shelter Hours:
Mon: 8 AM - 4 PM
Tue: 8 AM - 4 PM
Wed: 8 AM - 6 PM
Thu: 8 AM - 4 PM 
Fri: 8 AM - 4 PM 
Sat: 8 AM - 4 PM
Sun: 8 AM - 4 PM 

When coming to CCAS redeem your lost pet, please bring in proof of ownership (a recent photo, veterinary records, or microchip information, a driver’s license or state identification, and a copy of your pet’s rabies vaccination if applicable. There is a $35 redemption fee and a $10 rabies vaccination fee if your pet does not have a current rabies vaccination as required by state law. We will only release a pet to owners 18 years or older. We also offer discounted microchipping for your pet for only $10.

The Cecil County Animal Services Animal Welfare Division is the agency responsible for picking up confined stray animals in our county. All animals picked up by the Animal Welfare Division are transported to CCAS if they are not reunited with their owners by the Officer. Animal Welfare Enforcement Officers have microchip scanners in their vehicles and may be able to return microchipped pets to their owner immediately. If you have found a stray animal, please call us at (410)441-2040. We respond to calls regarding confined stray animals 24 hours a day.

If you would like, you can also transport a found animal to CCAS yourself. However, keep in mind that many stray animals can be injured, scared, or show aggressive behavior. If you feel unsure of bringing a stray animal into your home or vehicle, please call our team at (410)441-2040.

We accept animals through our doors during the following hours:

Shelter Hours:
Mon: 8 AM - 4 PM
Tue: 8 AM - 4 PM
Wed: 8 AM - 6 PM
Thu: 8 AM - 4 PM 
Fri: 8 AM - 4 PM 
Sat: 8 AM - 4 PM
Sun: 8 AM - 4 PM