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St. Mary's County shelter reports 502 animals in custody; county likely to fund full‑time vet
Summary
At the Animal Control Advisory Board meeting May 6, shelter staff reported 502 animals in care from March 4–May 5 (a 23% year-over-year increase). The board heard that a county budget decision next week is likely to convert the shelter veterinarian from half‑time to full‑time.
The St. Mary's County Animal Control Advisory Board heard a detailed operations report May 6 showing the shelter had 502 animals in custody from March 4 through May 5, a 23% increase from the same period in 2025.
Animal Control supervisor Heather Caliganis told the board the overall census included 244 dogs, 153 cats and 105 other animals. "So our overall total is 244 dogs, a 153 cats, and a 105 other animals bring us to 502, which is a 23% increase from 2025," Caliganis said.
Caliganis broke down recent intake and outcomes: owner surrenders numbered 168 (73 dogs, 78…
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