COMCOR 05.304.01 Disposition of Unadopted Animals at the Montgomery County Animal Shelter
Chapter 5. Animal Control - Regulations
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.