WMVFC firefighters rescue ducklings in distress

Emergency personnel sprung into action on Monday afternoon in White Marsh to save some fine feathered friends. WMVFC said that firefighters responded to the Nottingham Square shopping center to rescue several baby ducklings. The ducklings had fallen into a storm drain in front of the Target located along Campbell Boulevard. The baby ducks were happily reunited with their mother and […]

Recently-donated pet device used to save dog in Parkville fire

Officials with the Baltimore County Fire Department say that some recently-donated devices came in handy during a house fire earlier this week. On Monday, BCoFD units from the Perry Hall, Hillendale and Fullerton stations responded to a dwelling fire on Alden Road in Parkville. While conducting a secondary search of the home, firefighters found a dog hiding underneath a bed. The […]

Police seek suspect who killed pet turtle during Parkville burglary

UPDATE: Jones has been arrested. Details here. Original story below… —— Police in Baltimore County have obtained an arrest warrant for a suspect who needlessly killed a pet turtle during a burglary in Parkville. The resident returned to find her home ransacked, and her pet turtle, Donatella, dead on the floor. During the overnight hours of January 20-21, while the […]

Pet-friendly oxygen masks arrive at Baltimore County fire stations

The Baltimore County Fire Service is taking steps to assist animals that suffer smoke inhalation as a result of fires, thanks to a donation from a local company. Invisible Fence Brand of Baltimore will donate 58 pet oxygen kits to county fire stations during a press briefing scheduled for Wednesday, September 21, 1 p.m., at Chestnut Ridge Volunteer Fire Company […]

Service dog thwarts Essex robbery attempt

Police say a service dog protected its owner and thwarted a robbery attempt in Essex over the weekend. At 2 a.m. on Sunday, August 21, two suspects exited a vehicle along Eastern Boulevard at Orville Road, 21221, and demanded money and personal items from the victim. When the victim refused to comply, one of the suspects produced a knife and […]