To report a nuisance or aggressive animal in Montgomery County, contact the Office of Animal Services by calling the Police Non-Emergency Line at 301-279-8000 and pressing 2. Nuisance wildlife situations may include rabies vector species (raccoons, foxes, groundhogs) and snakes that are in a living space within your home.

If the incident happens within the City of Rockville, please call 240-314-8930. If the issue is occurring on park property, please contact the Park Police at 301-949-8010.

For general questions or guidance about nuisance wildlife, you can contact the Maryland Department of Natural Resources (DNR) Wildlife and Heritage Service or the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) at their toll-free number, 1-877-463-6497. DNR can offer expert advice and may refer you to a licensed Wildlife Control Cooperator. These professionals are trained to safely remove wildlife from your home and take measures to prevent animals from re-entering in the future.