Animal Welfare League

12 Park Avenue Gaithersburg, Maryland 20877

Cats

Animal Welfare League animal shelter in Gaithersburg, MD

Gaithersburg Shelters

(301) 740-2511 Directions

Visiting

Hours of operation

Monday Closed
Tuesday Closed Today
Wednesday 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Thursday Closed
Friday Closed
Saturday 12:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Sunday Closed

Hours as reported by the shelter. Call ahead before visiting — holiday and intake hours can differ.

About this shelter

Animal Welfare League in Gaithersburg, MD

Animal Welfare League is a nonprofit animal shelter located in Gaithersburg, Maryland, open Wednesdays from 6:00–8:00 PM and Saturdays from 12:00–3:00 PM. As the Animal Welfare League of Montgomery County (AWLMC), it operates as a 501(c)(3) organization whose mission is to improve animal welfare in Montgomery County by running a no-kill shelter for adoptable cats and promoting responsible pet ownership. The shelter rescues all breeds of cats and offers adoption, fostering, and volunteer programs, along with community resources such as a pet food bank and a spay/neuter program.

Before you go

Adopting from Animal Welfare League

Adoption process

Applicants must submit an adoption application, which is reviewed by the shelter, and if approved, volunteers help match them with a suitable cat followed by a meet & greet; applicants must be 21 or older.

Service area: Montgomery County, Maryland
Animals served: Cats