BALTIMORE, MD—A Baltimore man has been sentenced to over 10 years in prison after pleading guilty to 42 counts of animal cruelty following the seizure of 83 dogs from his property in May. Robert Conley will serve 3 years of supervised probation and is ordered to pay $12,000 restitution to the Baltimore Animal Rescue & Care Shelter (BARCS) during his […]
TOWSON, MD—In an effort to share support for families with pets and draw attention to the influx of animals coming into the care of Baltimore County’s only public animal shelter, Baltimore County Animal Services (BCAS) on Wednesday launched its “Life is Better with Pets” campaign. The “Life is Better with Pets” campaign will share information about responsible pet ownership, resources […]
UPDATE: The 8-year-old child has died from his injuries. Nine cats also died in the fire. Original story below… DUNDALK, MD—An overnight house fire in Dundalk sent six civilians to area hospitals, officials say. Fire crews responded to the 3000-block of Dunleer Road (21222) at around 3:45 a.m. on Wednesday, September 4 for a report of a dwelling fire. Arriving […]
COLLEGE PARK, MD—Maryland State Police rescued a dog that was left unattended in a hot vehicle on Tuesday. Trooper Shane McGregor, assigned to the Aviation Command, assisted the College Park barrack with a reported dog left in a hot car on the shoulder of I-495 near the Baltimore-Washington Parkway on July 16th. Once on scene, troopers observed a dog left […]
WHITE MARSH, MD—The White Marsh Volunteer Fire Company will be holding a pet adoption event later this month. On Tuesday, July 16, the Animal Allies Rescue Foundation (AARF) will at the station during Food Truck Tuesday with plenty of adorable dogs and cats available for adoption. Food Truck Tuesday takes place 4:00 – 6:00 p.m. WMVFC is located at 10331 […]
MIDDLE RIVER, MD—Attention, all animal lovers! The Baltimore County Animal Services Adoption Express will be making “pit stops” in Essex and Middle River on Monday, June 24, 2024. From 3:00 to 4:15 p.m., the Adoption Express will visit the Essex branch of the Baltimore County Public Library. Then, from 4:30 to 5:45 p.m. the Adoption Express will stop at Icy […]
TOWSON, MD—The Baltimore County Police Department has announced the loss of one of its retired K9 members. K9 Rock faithfully served the department and the residents of Baltimore County from 2013 to 2018, when he retired. Rock was dual certified in patrol and narcotics detection. He passed peacefully with his handler Lt. S. Casey and other family members by his […]
WHITE MARSH, MD—Furry friends are coming to THE AVENUE at White Marsh later this month, and they will be looking for their forever homes. Baltimore County Animal Services will host their Adoption Express Event on Thursday, June 27, 2024 from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. It will be located by Red Brick Station with dogs, cats, bunnies, and possibly other […]