BALTIMORE, MD—The Baltimore Animal Rescue and Care Shelter (BARCS) finds itself in a tough spot, as the facility has more dogs in the shelter than it has kennel space to house them. As a result, BARCS is waiving the adoption fees for all animals at the shelter from Thursday, April 18 through Sunday, April 21, 2024. BARCS is the open-admission […]
BALTIMORE, MD—Baltimore-area residents looking to add a new furry friend to their families may want to head to Pimlico later this month. On Saturday, April 20, Baltimore County Animal Services will join BARCS, the Maryland SPCA, and the Baltimore Humane Society for an extra special “mega” adoption event at Pimlico Race Course. The Spring Fling Mega Adopt-a-Thon will be held […]
BALTIMORE, MD—As spring officially starts in Maryland, the black bears are starting to come out of their dens. After a long winter, they are hungry and looking for food. The bears rely on their sense of smell to find food, and they are attracted to anything that sounds like food, including birdseed, chicken feed, dog food, and even trash. The […]
TOWSON, MD—The Baltimore County Police Department has announced the loss of one of its retired K9 members. K9 Chuck faithfully served the department and the residents of Baltimore County from 2013 to 2018. Chuck passed away on March 12, 2024. “Our thoughts and prayers are with his handler, Sgt. S. Roesler, his family, and the members of the K-9 unit,” […]
JOPPA, MD—Fire officials in Harford County are hoping to reunite a lost dog with its owner. The Joppa-Magnolia Volunteer Fire Company says the female husky pictured above was found at the Mountain Road (MD 152) exit off of I-95 in Joppa. The dog is currently staying at the firehouse. Anyone who recognized this husky is asked to call 410-679-1055.
FALLSTON, MD—The Humane Society of Harford County (HSHC) is struggling with overcrowding after a sudden and large influx of dogs last week. The shelter said it has reached critical capacity and needs the community’s help to make room for new arrivals. HSHC is the only municipal shelter in Harford County. It serves as a place for residents to surrender pets, […]
TOWSON, MD — The Baltimore County Department of Health and Human Services on Monday announced the launch of pet scanning stations at five locations across the county, offering 24/7 access to microchip scanning to help lost pets be reunited with their owners more quickly and prevent animals from being unnecessarily housed at the shelter. Baltimore County is the first jurisdiction […]
TOWSON, MD—The Baltimore County Police Department has announced the loss of a K9 member. The department has announced the passing of K9 Chief. “K9 Chief was a loyal and dedicated member of the Baltimore County Police Department for eight years, serving and protecting the residents of Baltimore County,” the department said in a statement. “We extend our heartfelt condolences to […]