*Please note: this number does not include Priority 1 patients or patients currently receiving treatment.
We treat the most critically ill or seriously injured patients first. Learn More about our Mobile Check-In & Triage polices >
We treat the most critically ill or seriously injured patients first. Learn More about our Mobile Check-In & Triage polices >
I found an uninjured stray dog/cat. What do I do?
Call Animal Control and report the stray. You are encouraged to not attempt to pick up or handle any stray animal due to the risk of being bitten / scratched. Remember most strays do not have vaccines and can possibly be carrying diseases such as rabies. Do not risk your own health.
Already have the stray in your possession? Take directly to the county humane society in which they were found. More information on Harford County Humane Society >
IMPORTANT: strays must stay in the county that they are found, whether healthy or injured- it's the law. This includes if they require emergency care. If you have found a stray in Baltimore County, MD please call Pet ER at 410-252-8387 .
Already have the stray in your possession? Take directly to the county humane society in which they were found. More information on Harford County Humane Society >
IMPORTANT: strays must stay in the county that they are found, whether healthy or injured- it's the law. This includes if they require emergency care. If you have found a stray in Baltimore County, MD please call Pet ER at 410-252-8387 .
How we can help: if a stray from Harford County, MD is in your possession we can scan them for a microchip to help them find their way back home. We CANNOT accept drop offs from TNR programs- these must be taken directly to the Harford County Humane Society>
Animal Control of Harford County: 410-638-3505
Office Hours...
For a bite, injury or vicious dog situation, contact the Harford County Sheriff’s Office 410-838-6600 after hours.
- Animal Control Services 7:00am - 4:00 pm, Monday through Friday
- 8:30am - 5:30pm Saturday and Sunday (limited staffing, no office staff, voice mail only, leave message. NOTE: tape is read hourly).
For a bite, injury or vicious dog situation, contact the Harford County Sheriff’s Office 410-838-6600 after hours.
Animal Control of Baltimore County: 410-887-5961
The Animal Control Division has officers available to respond to emergencies around the clock seven days a week.
- Regular Services: Monday–Friday, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.
- Adoption Visiting Hours: Monday–Saturday, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
- Animal Shelter Lost Pet Search: Monday–Friday, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. and Saturday, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
I found an injured stray dog/cat. What do I do?
If a stray is injured and Animal Control is not available:
We do accept injured strays at our hospital for treatment. Copy of photo ID is required. After a stray is surrendered you will no longer be able to receive any information about the animal, the treatment it receives, or its condition. Call us at 410-420-7297 to let us know you are bringing a stray in. If found after hours, you can also call Harford County Animal Control at 410-638-3505 or the Harford County's Sheriff's office at 410-838-6600 and they will arrange for medical care/ transport. Since we are not a shelter, we can not accept any strays that are not injured. However, we will happily scan any stray for a microchip so you can easily find the owner.
IMPORTANT: strays must stay in the county that they are found, whether healthy or injured- it's the law. This includes if they require emergency care. If you have found a stray in Baltimore County, MD please call Pet ER at 410-252-8387 .
We do accept injured strays at our hospital for treatment. Copy of photo ID is required. After a stray is surrendered you will no longer be able to receive any information about the animal, the treatment it receives, or its condition. Call us at 410-420-7297 to let us know you are bringing a stray in. If found after hours, you can also call Harford County Animal Control at 410-638-3505 or the Harford County's Sheriff's office at 410-838-6600 and they will arrange for medical care/ transport. Since we are not a shelter, we can not accept any strays that are not injured. However, we will happily scan any stray for a microchip so you can easily find the owner.
IMPORTANT: strays must stay in the county that they are found, whether healthy or injured- it's the law. This includes if they require emergency care. If you have found a stray in Baltimore County, MD please call Pet ER at 410-252-8387 .
Injured Wildlife
I found injured wildlife. What do I do?
Call Animal Control or DNR and report the wildlife. You are encouraged to not attempt to pick up or handle any wild animal due to health risk. Remember wildlife carry many dangerous diseases such as rabies. Do not risk your own health.
We do accept injured wildlife at our hospital, though they should only be transported only by Animal Control or DNR to our hospital. If you have already accidently picked up wildlife and are on your way to our hospital, Call us at 410-420-7297 to let us know you are bringing an animal in. After wildlife is surrendered you will no longer be able to receive any information about the animal, the treatment it receives, or its condition.
You can also call and talk to a local rehabilitator for advice if you have found injured wildlife at: 410-628-9736. Or check out their website : Phonenix Wildlife Center >
We do accept injured wildlife at our hospital, though they should only be transported only by Animal Control or DNR to our hospital. If you have already accidently picked up wildlife and are on your way to our hospital, Call us at 410-420-7297 to let us know you are bringing an animal in. After wildlife is surrendered you will no longer be able to receive any information about the animal, the treatment it receives, or its condition.
You can also call and talk to a local rehabilitator for advice if you have found injured wildlife at: 410-628-9736. Or check out their website : Phonenix Wildlife Center >
Wildlife Babies
I found a baby bird/deer/rabbit/other wildlife and I do not see its mother. What do I do?
Do not kidnap a healthy baby!
Do not touch the animal. Wildlife mothers cannot be with their young constantly, however, that does not mean they are not taken care of. Animals such as rabbits will spend only a few hours a day with their young. With you standing nearby the mother will not return. The best thing to do? Leave them exactly how you found them. If you picked them up then put them back. Most wildlife young do not survive in captivity so do not try to attempt to raise them yourself. If you are not sure what to do call your local animal control or wildlife rescue.
DO NOT FEED THE ANIMAL FOOD, WATER, OR MILK until you have spoken with a permitted wildlife rehabilitator. Water can go into the animal's lungs and cause pneumonia. Feeding an animal the wrong food will cause more harm than good.
For more information, or to talk to a local rehabilitator, call 410-628-9736 check out Phonenix Wildlife Center >
DO NOT FEED THE ANIMAL FOOD, WATER, OR MILK until you have spoken with a permitted wildlife rehabilitator. Water can go into the animal's lungs and cause pneumonia. Feeding an animal the wrong food will cause more harm than good.
For more information, or to talk to a local rehabilitator, call 410-628-9736 check out Phonenix Wildlife Center >
The wild life @ AEH... some of our past patients!
Want to contribute to care of wildlife / strays at Animal Emergency Hospital? Call us at 410-420-7297 and ask to leave a donation to our Angel Fund!