Allegany County Animal Shelter

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Allegany County Animal Shelter Open Mon - Fri 9 am - 4 pm; Sat 9 am - 3 pm. (301) 777-5930
Animal Control, open Mon - Fri 8:00 am - 4 (240) 362-7518 We are a 501C3.
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The Allegany County Animal Shelter was the first No-Kill municipal shelter in the state of Maryland and is run by the ACAS Management Foundation. Lost animals are held 4 days until their owner brings them back home. You will see pictures of all the adoptable cats and dogs, and be informed when they find their "forever homes". Donations from our Chewy Wish List are always gratefully accepted: https://www.chewy.com/g/allegany-county-animal-shelter_b100052611
We are also very grateful for any donations via our Amazon wish list: https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/25Z88M59H77DZ?ref_=wl_share&fbclid=IwAR2_emJ4TVO_Ciy9zvZUgzKuRap2hvbJPuFVsjtdJkPJF-GYfZAVHKB9UYk
You can also designate us as your charity on Smile.Amazon.com. Amazon gives us a percentage donation from your qualifying purchases.

Stop by and see our adorable adoptables today from 11-2 at Stoked on National Highway!
10/23/2026

Stop by and see our adorable adoptables today from 11-2 at Stoked on National Highway!

Tomorrow from 11-2 we welcome the Allegany County Animal Shelter for an in-store Pop-up. We'll see you there!

Must be 21+ to view; for certified patients and adults 21+
1231 National Hwy, LaVale โ€ข stokedmd.com
Open Mon-Sat 9-9 & Sun 10-6.

๐Ÿพ๐Ÿ’– Three More Happy Tails to Celebrate!๐Ÿ’–๐ŸพHelp us celebrate the adoptions of Daisy, Tickles, and Banjo! While these three...
10/22/2026

๐Ÿพ๐Ÿ’– Three More Happy Tails to Celebrate!๐Ÿ’–๐Ÿพ

Help us celebrate the adoptions of Daisy, Tickles, and Banjo! While these three sweet souls may not have been with us as long as some of our other residents, their adoptions are every bit as special to us. Every adoption means one more beloved animal has found a family to call their own, a place to feel safe, and a lifetime of love waiting ahead. โค๏ธ

Daisy, Tickles, and Banjo, we couldnโ€™t be happier for you! ๐Ÿฅฐ We wish you many, many years filled with fun, adventures, snuggles, and endless happiness with your new families. May your new homes be filled with all the love you deserve! ๐Ÿพ๐Ÿ’•

๐ŸŽ‰๐Ÿ’™ MATERโ€™S HAPPY ENDING IS FINALLY HERE! ๐Ÿ’™๐ŸŽ‰After a year and a half of waiting, our sweet Mater has finally found his hap...
10/22/2026

๐ŸŽ‰๐Ÿ’™ MATERโ€™S HAPPY ENDING IS FINALLY HERE! ๐Ÿ’™๐ŸŽ‰

After a year and a half of waiting, our sweet Mater has finally found his happily ever after, and if you know Mater, you know just how special this is.

Mater has been a favorite among our staff and volunteers for so long. Weโ€™ve cheered him on, loved him through the waiting, and hoped with all our hearts that the perfect family would come along and see what weโ€™ve always seen in him. He patiently watched so many other dogs walk out the door, while his turn just didnโ€™t seem to come. And nowโ€ฆthe waiting is over! ๐Ÿฅน๐ŸŽ‰

Mater, you were worth every single day of the wait. We hope your new life is filled with cozy naps, endless treats, belly rubs, adventures, and all the love you can possibly hold. Youโ€™ve had a whole shelter rooting for you, and weโ€™ll always be cheering you on, Buddy! ๐Ÿถ๐Ÿ’•

๐ŸŽƒ๐Ÿพ No Tricks, Just Treats at Devlin Manor!๐Ÿพ๐ŸŽƒGet ready for a tail-wagging good time this Saturday at Devlin Manor. It wil...
10/22/2026

๐ŸŽƒ๐Ÿพ No Tricks, Just Treats at Devlin Manor!๐Ÿพ๐ŸŽƒ

Get ready for a tail-wagging good time this Saturday at Devlin Manor. It will be a wonderful opportunity to meet lots of furry friends, share some smiles, and celebrate the love we have for our four-legged companions! ๐Ÿถ๐Ÿฑ

๐Ÿพ Bring your pup along! Every person is welcome to bring their dog and join in on the fun.

โค๏ธ Even more wonderful, Devlin Manor is generously providing donations to support our animal shelter through this event! Every bit of support makes a difference in helping us care for the animals who need it most.

Come enjoy the festivities, meet some furry friends, and help us make a difference for animals in need!๐Ÿพโค๏ธ

๐Ÿ‚๐Ÿพ FALL CLEANUP DAY AT THE ANIMAL SHELTER ๐Ÿพ๐Ÿ‚Help us get our shelter ready for winter!  Join us on Sunday, October 25th, ...
10/22/2026

๐Ÿ‚๐Ÿพ FALL CLEANUP DAY AT THE ANIMAL SHELTER ๐Ÿพ๐Ÿ‚

Help us get our shelter ready for winter! Join us on Sunday, October 25th, from 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM for our Fall Cleanup Day!

๐Ÿงน Bring your helping hands, wear old clothes, and be ready to get a little dirty as we clean up and prepare for the colder months ahead. Every helping hand makes a difference for the animals in our care. ๐Ÿถ๐Ÿฑ

Whether you can stay for an hour or the whole day, weโ€™d love to have you!

Please spread the word, bring a friend, and come lend a paw! ๐Ÿพ We appreciate every bit of help and support from our community!

Thank you to the patrons of Caporale's Bakery for donating to our shelter. We are earmarking this money for food for our...
10/22/2026

Thank you to the patrons of Caporale's Bakery for donating to our shelter. We are earmarking this money for food for our furry friends. We appreciate all of you who care so much about the homeless animals in our community.

๐Ÿพ๐Ÿ’– MEET ROXY! ๐Ÿ’–๐ŸพJust look at those eyes! ๐Ÿ˜ Roxy is a 45 pound, 3-year-old Terrier mix with the sweetest face and a heart...
10/20/2026

๐Ÿพ๐Ÿ’– MEET ROXY! ๐Ÿ’–๐Ÿพ

Just look at those eyes! ๐Ÿ˜ Roxy is a 45 pound, 3-year-old Terrier mix with the sweetest face and a heart that deserves all the love in the world.

Roxy came to us after being seized from some heartbreaking conditions, but this girl is showing us just how resilient she is. โค๏ธ She is thriving at the shelter, and we couldn't be happier to see her personality shine!

๐Ÿถ Dog-friendly? Roxy has done well with other dogs!

๐Ÿ‘ง Good with kids? She's been out at public events and has interacted wonderfully with people, including children!

๐ŸŒŸ Ready for a family? Absolutely! Roxy has shown us that she can handle new experiences and meet new people with confidence.

Now all that's missing is a family to call her own. ๐Ÿก๐Ÿ’• Roxy has already overcome so much, and she deserves a future filled with soft beds, happy adventures, gentle hands, and unconditional love.

Could Roxy be the missing piece of your family? ๐Ÿพ

๐Ÿพโค๏ธ A HUGE THANK YOU TO MOUNT SAVAGE SCHOOL!โค๏ธ๐ŸพFrom all of us at the shelter, we want to extend our heartfelt thanks to ...
10/19/2026

๐Ÿพโค๏ธ A HUGE THANK YOU TO MOUNT SAVAGE SCHOOL!โค๏ธ๐Ÿพ

From all of us at the shelter, we want to extend our heartfelt thanks to Mount Savage School for your incredibly generous donations and for showing so much love and support to our furry friends! ๐Ÿถ๐Ÿฑ

From financial donations to food, blankets, toys, cleaning supplies, and so many other much-needed items, your kindness helps us provide everything our animals need to stay nourished, comfortable, clean, safe, and happy.๐Ÿพ๐Ÿ’•

Every donation makes a big difference, and we are grateful to have a community that cares so much about the animals who depend on us. Your generosity helps us continue giving them the love, care, and comfort they deserve while they wait for their forever homes. ๐Ÿก๐Ÿพ

Thank you, Mount Savage! ๐Ÿฑ๐Ÿ’•

๐Ÿพโค๏ธ What a wonderful day at Tractor Supply!โค๏ธ๐ŸพWe had such a great time at our adoption event today. We got to meet so ma...
10/18/2026

๐Ÿพโค๏ธ What a wonderful day at Tractor Supply!โค๏ธ๐Ÿพ

We had such a great time at our adoption event today. We got to meet so many new friends, share some puppy love, and spread the word about all the amazing animals looking for their forever homes. ๐Ÿถ๐Ÿ’• Weโ€™re especially excited that Pippin and Bowie headed out for home trials. Weโ€™re keeping our paws crossed and hoping that these sweet boys have found their perfect matches. โค๏ธ

A huge THANK YOU to our friends at Tractor Supply for always welcoming us with open arms and treating us like family. ๐Ÿฅฐ We truly value this partnership and are always grateful for the opportunity to join them in helping animals find loving homes. Weโ€™re so lucky to work with such a kind and supportive team!

We also want to thank B-Rad's pizza for joining us. If you haven't eaten their food, you need to check them out! There's something for everyone.

Thank you to everyone who stopped by, said hello, shared a smile, or showed interest in our animals. Every connection matters, and every bit of support helps us get one step closer to finding our animals the loving homes they deserve. ๐Ÿพ

Come see us today from 11-2 at Tractor Supply!
10/18/2026

Come see us today from 11-2 at Tractor Supply!

Address

716 Furnace Street
Cumberland, MD
21502

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 4pm
Tuesday 9am - 4pm
Wednesday 9am - 4pm
Thursday 9am - 4pm
Friday 9am - 4pm
Saturday 9am - 3pm

Telephone

+13017775930

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