Animal Welfare Society of Howard County

Category: Animal rescue service

Address: 8556 Davis Rd, Columbia, MD 21045, USA

Phone: +18009936680

Opening hours

Sunday: Closed

Monday: 12–4PM

Tuesday: 12–4PM

Wednesday: 12–4PM

Thursday: 12–4PM

Friday: 12–4PM

Saturday: 12–4PM

Reviews

K8 M

Feb 11, 2022

I just called to see what volunteer options they had available. I was made aware that they are in the process of bringing this facility to a new standard of care that was not met under the old staff and organization. Old reviews and experiences should not be a representation of what to expect. The man who answered the phone was very kind and filled me in on what’s to come! Check out their Facebook for volunteer opportunities to come in the next few weeks!

Nancy Brown

Dec 20, 2021

Spoke with Scott 3/4/19 after I left 8 voicemails (+ 2x voice mailbox full). I asked him why it took 8 messages to get a return phone call. If I wanted to adopt the opportunity would have been lost. Like the flip of a switch Scott immediately got aggressive, belligerent, attacking with profanity flying out of his mouth. He stated “you are a fu...ing bit...h”...”who are you working for u sad bit..h”.... The guy doesn’t know me nor have I ever met him. His response to a reasonable ‘why 8 vms to get a return call’...’including paranoia tells me there is a lot going on and unseen by the public eye. Primarily bc he runs the AWS like a fortress wherein “visits only by appt”, high fenses with ALWAYS locked gate & telephone messages disregarded time & time again. I can speak/protect myself from small minded actions & behavior from the likes of him. The vulnerable animals in his care cannot! The boy should be ashamed...on sooo many levels.

Chrissy B

Jul 3, 2019

Scott trying to reach if you get this please contact me I adopted dutchess I would like to help

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Questions & Answers

Can you volunteer if you are 11 years old or older?

Litzzy | Sep 19, 2019
Brendon Reindorf | Jul 20, 2022

I believe you have to be 18 years or older to volunteer at the shelter.

Do you accept donation of towels?

Carole Liberman | Sep 19, 2018
Animal Welfare Society of Howard County | Sep 19, 2018

Yes! We accept any donation. (:

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Does this place sell bunnies?

Robin Shipman | Sep 19, 2019
Animal Welfare Society of Howard County | Sep 19, 2019

Hi Robin, We don't sell animals. We do have quite of few bunnies available for adoption. The adoption process includes coming to meet the bunnies, completing an adoption application and onsite interview. Lastly, we will bring the bunny and complete a home visit. If all goes well, we will finalize the adoption and help the bunny get set up in his/her new home. If you have any more questions, feel free to ask.

Do you take an older dog that needs a home? A surrender dog?

Susie Dorn | Sep 19, 2019
Avrin McGinnis | Sep 19, 2019

Yes, all animals old or young are welcome.

I have 4 kittens they a few days old, can I bring them in and know they will be taken care of? Also do you neuter and spade?

O'kicHi Arnold | Sep 19, 2018
Bill Carrow | Sep 19, 2018

Great place. I usually volunteer on Saturdays. But I've been injured that last couple of weeks. I fell at home fractured 3 ribs hope to make it this Saturday.

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I tried the number provide but it doesn't work.

Susan Edgmon | Sep 19, 2018
Koda Sweets | Sep 19, 2018

Sorry, I don't agree with your answer Kearstin. I did come by but I was greeted by a gentleman who told me to call and make an appointment.

Do you clean dogs teeth?

Robert Wilson | Sep 19, 2018
Flyy Phenix | Sep 19, 2018

They do not clean teeth. They do not perform veterinary or grooming services. It is a shelter for animals. They have cays, dogs, pigs, chickens. They take excellent care of their residents. Julie is the woman who runs the place and is really busy so sometimes she is slow to get back to people. You may have to try a couple times. I just got a cat fom there. This is the healthiest cat I have ever adopted. She did a flea dip before delivering him. No ear mites, no worms, nothing. All issues i have had with adopting shelter kitties before. There are some gorgeous cats. But don't forget about the shy ones. The ones you may not see because they hide. They turn out to be loving cats, too. My Goergie (Oscar at the AWS) is one.

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