Helping Dogs in the Town of Chevy Chase Find their Family

Since pets getting lost or separated from their guardians is inevitable, we hope our town will be a safe and comfortable haven for them.  Sending lost furry companions to shelter just increases their stress.  That's why TownDOG has developed a protocol to help reunite pets with their guardians as quickly as possible.

If You See a Roaming Dog Who is Clearly Without a Guardian:

If You Are Safely Taking Possession of a Stray Dog:

Lost or stray dogs that are picked up in Montgomery County or in the District of Columbia are received by two animal shelters. Both intake facilities (listed below) scan for a microchip and try to locate owners as quickly as possible. Dogs found without identification in the County are typically vaccinated against Rabies, Bordetella and Distemper, and implanted with a microchip. Reclaiming a dog at the County shelter during its hours of operation can involve showing proof of ownership and vaccination records, a waiting period for processing, and fees for boarding, microchip implantation, medical treatment, and pet licensing. Both the County and DC facilities have a five-day holding period before a dog becomes available for adoption:

Montgomery County Animal Services and Adoption Center
7315 Muncaster Mill Road, Derwood, MD 20855, (240) 773-5900 closed Wednesday
Humane Rescue Alliance
1201 New York Ave NE, Washington DC 20002, (202) 576-6664 open 24 hours

If you have any questions regarding the TownDOGs Directory or other information on this website, please write to  brennn@mac.com