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 […]
ESSEX, MD—An early morning two-alarm fire in Essex sent a civilian and firefighter to area hospitals with minor injuries. Fire crews responded to the unit block of Warren Road (21221) at around 2 a.m. on Wednesday, January 17, for a report of a dwelling fire. At the scene, firefighters found fire visible from the rear of the home on multiple […]
WASHINGTON, DC—Two winged representatives from the Maryland Park Service attended the White House this month. Rehabilitated bald eagles Buck and Mo, along with a contingent of Maryland Park Service Rangers, were invited to the White House to celebrate the anniversary of the Endangered Species Act, which was signed into law 50 years ago this week. “Bald eagles are such a […]
UPDATE: Police say the owner has been located. Original story below… ——— TOWSON, MD—Police are searching for the possible owners of two stray dogs who were found on Saturday. At just after 10:30 a.m. on November 11, the Baltimore County Police Department said that officers had located two dogs without identification in the area of Loch Raven Boulevard and Loch […]
BOWLEYS QUARTERS, MD—Crews sprung into action after a dog became stuck in a duck pond in Bowleys Quarters this week. The incident occurred in the area of Nollmeyer Road and Tidewood Road (21220). After receiving a call that the dog was stuck, units from Bowleys Quarters Volunteer Fire Rescue & Marine were able to rescue the pooch and bring it […]
BALTIMORE, MD—The Maryland Transportation Authority Police released its second generation of collectible K-9 trading cards on Friday, recognizing MDTA Police K-9s who have joined the agency in the last few years: K-9 Uzi, K-9 Nelly, K-9 Maximus, K-9 Max, K-9 Llano, K-9 Brick, and K-9 Archi. Fun facts about the K-9 officers, provided by their human partners, are included on […]