Pet Care

Building 2018 on 20th Street on Route 175
Fort Meade, MD 20755

(301) 677-1300

Veterinary care hours of operations

• 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Monday through Friday

Veterinary care services

• Routine veterinary care available by appointment on an out-patient basis
• For safety reasons, parents are encouraged to not bring children under 12 years of age in the VTF during scheduled clinic hours
  
• Companion animal emergencies will be treated on a time available basis only. All animal emergencies should be called in to ensure that a veterinarian is available.
• The appointment schedule for veterinary clinical services (which include vaccinations, sick-call and health certificates) varies due to food service inspection and military working dog commitments. Appointments are generally offered three days each week, with occasional evening or Saturday clinics .

Family Pet Care Center

• Phone: (301) 677-4059
  
• Services:
  
  • The Fort Meade Family Pet Care Center has the capacity to board 11 cats and 28 dogs.
    
  • Each dog has its own indoor and outdoor run; the indoor runs are climate controlled and the outdoor runs are shaded with insulated roofing.
    
  • There is large tub basin for dog washing; professional grooming is available at an extra charge. Short and long term boarding services are available.
    
  • There is also a fenced area for exercise and training.

Owning at pet at Fort Meade

• FGGM Regulation 40-22 governs ownership on Fort Meade. All pet owners should be familiar with this regulation - violations are punishable by the Universal Code of Military Justice.
  
• Wild and exotic animals are not permitted as pets on the installation. No pets other than dogs, cats, pet rodents (hamsters and guinea pigs), fish, or caged birds may be maintained in post housing.
  
• All dogs and cats maintained in post housing must be registered at the VTF with proof of current vaccines and microchip within 10 days of occupancy on government quarters, or as the animal reaches 3 months of age.
  
• If your pet is more than 3 months of age and has been vaccinated for rabies elsewhere, you must provide the VTF with a copy of the certificate during registration or your pet will need to be revaccinated.
  
• No more than two dogs or cats in any combination are allowed in a single housing unit. If more than two animals are acquired by birth, the excess number must be removed from the quarters within a reasonable time, not to exceed eight weeks after birth. Exceptions to this policy must be requested in writing. Please note that it is recommended that puppies and kittens not be separated from the dame until they are eight weeks of age.
  
• A "leash law" is in effect for all dogs and cats on post. Dogs and cats will be chained, penned, or on a leash at all times when out of doors. Dogs tied outside must have access to shelter and clean water at all times. Sponsors are liable for all damage to real or personal property as well as any injury to other individuals caused by their pet's actions. Animals found unattended or roaming free on post will be brought to the Anne Arundel County Animal Shelter by the military police. Owners are responsible for impound fees and additional care costs incurred while impounded.
  
• Military personnel or family members bitten or scratched by ANY ANIMAL should report to Kimbrough Ambulatory Care Center (KACC) for treatment. Civilian employees or other individuals not authorized for care at KACC should seek medical treatment from a health care provider of their choice. All animal bite incidents are reported to the VTF by KACC or the county animal control facilities. In all cases of unprovoked attacks, the sponsor will be cited for failure to comply with FGGM Animal Control Policy.