COMCOR 5-304. (formerly § 5-21) DISPOSITION - REGULATIONS
COMCOR 05.304.01 Disposition of Unadopted Animals at the Montgomery County Animal ShelterLink
Montgomery County, Md., COMCOR § 05.304.01.01 (2026)
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The following procedures for disposing of animals at the Montgomery County Animal Shelter which are not adopted under Section 5-22, Redemption and Disposition generally; Article I, In General; Chapter 5, Animal Control, Montgomery County Code 1986, as amended:
(1)
Animals wi1l be euthanized with an intravenous or intracardiac injection of sodium pentobarbitol in sufficient volume and strength to cause the immediate death of the animal.
(2)
Those animals unable to be euthanized with sodium pentobarbitol due to age, size, or species, will be euthanized using inhalant agents, specifically chloroform.
(3)
Drugs/agents must be used and maintained under any State, Federal and manufacturer's guidelines, procedures and requirements.
(4)
Each person euthanizing animals must be trained in proper use and technique and will be certified by a licensed veterinarian before performing euthanasia.
COMCOR 05.304.02 Redemption Fees for Animals Impounded at Montgomery County Animal ShelterLink
Montgomery County, Md., COMCOR § 05.304.02.01 (2026)
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The following redemption fees for animals impounded at the Montgomery County Animal Shelter are adopted under Section 5-21 (a), Redemption and Disposition Generally; Article III, Animal Control Officer; Chapter 5, Animal Control, Montgomery County Code 1984, as amended:
| Impoundment Fee: | 1st Offense – $25
| | 2nd Offense – $50
| | 3rd Offense (and thereafter) – $75
COMCOR 05.304.03 Procedures for Collecting and Handling Field Service Fees for Dogs/Cats Impounded by an Animal Control Officer or County ContractorLink
Montgomery County, Md., COMCOR § 05.304.03.01 (2026)
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Pursuant to Section 5-21(a)(1), Redemption and disposition generally; Article III, Animal Control Officer; Chapter 5, Animal Control; Montgomery County Code 1992, as amended, the following are the amount of, and procedure for collection of field service fees on dogs/cats impounded at the County Animal Shelter by an animal control officer or County contractor:
(1)
The County contractor will collect a $25 field service fee, in addition to the current impoundment and board fees, from any owner redeeming their dog/cat from the County Animal Shelter that has been impounded by an animal control officer or the County contractor.
(2)
The County contractor will remit to the County all field service fees collected by depositing the fees into an account specified by the County. The County contractor will provide the County a copy of the deposit slip for each deposit made to the County account.
(3)
The County contractor will, on a weekly basis, provide the Department of Animal Control copies of all animal information logs containing the names and addresses of dog/cat owners who failed to redeem their pets but are subject to the field service fee and impoundment and board charges.
(4)
The Department of Animal Control will, on a monthly basis, provide the Office of Finance a list of the names and addresses of dog/cat owners who failed to redeem their pets but are subject to the field service fee and impoundment and board charges.
(5)
The Department of Finance will through their normal billing and collection procedures collect the field service fee and impoundment and board charges from those dog/cat owners who failed to redeem their pets but are subject to the fees and charges.
(6)
The Department of Finance will, on a monthly basis, provide the Department of Animal Control with a list of the pet owners who have paid the service fee and impoundment and board charges, and a list of the pet owners delinquent in their payment.