Routine veterinary care for privately-owned animals is available by appointment on an outpatient basis at the Fort Meade Veterinary Treatment Facility (VTF). Services are offered for animals owned by personnel authorized DoD medical care; a valid military ID must be presented. The VTF is in Building 2018, located on 20th Street off Route 175. To schedule an appointment, call (301) 677-1300. For safety reasons, no children under 12 years of age are allowed in the VTF.

The VTF is open from 7:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m. Monday through Friday for over-the-counter sale of products. 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. The clinic will be closed on the last working day of each month for inventory and on all Federal Holidays.

Animal Bites

Military personnel or family members bitten or scratched by ANY ANIMAL should report to 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 county animal control facilities. In all cases of unprovoked attacks, the sponsor will be cited for failure to comply with FGGM Animal Control Policy.

Leash Law

All dogs and cats on post will be chained, penned, or on a leash at all times when out of doors. Dogs tied outside must have access to adequate 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 pets’ actions. Animals found unattended or roaming free on post will be impounded by the Directorate of Emergency Services and taken to the Fort Meade VTF.

Ownership

FGGM Regulation 40-22 governs animal ownership on Fort Meade. Wild and exotic animals are not permitted as pets on the installation. No pets other than dogs, cats, pet rodents (hamsters, guinea pigs, mice and rats), fish, small reptiles or caged birds may be maintained in post housing. All dogs and cats maintained in post housing must be registered at the VTF within 10 days of occupancy in government quarters or as the animal reaches three months of age.

All pets must wear a Fort Meade rabies tag and have a current vaccination history on file. Every pet must also have a microchip implanted for identification purposes. This can be done at the VTF on a walk-in basis. If your pet is more than three 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. Please note that Picerne Military Housing has additional requirements which should be reviewed by any person acquiring a pet to be housed on Fort Meade.

Stray Animal Adoption Program

Stray animals found on post are brought to the VTF by the Directorate of Emergency Services. The animals are kept in the stray facility for a minimum of three business days. If they are healthy but not claimed after three days, they may be made available for adoption. The adoption fee ranges from $50-$75, depending on species and gender, and includes a spay or neuter, initial vaccines, a heartworm or feline leukemia test, and a microchip. Animals can be viewed any time during normal VTF hours

Pet Care Center

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