HARFORD COUNTY, MD—The Harford County Sheriff’s Office has lost another loyal K-9. The department this week announced the passing retired HCSO K-9, Bullet. Bullet, 12, served from 2010 until his retirement in 2016 and was partnered with Sr. Dep. Christopher Gibbons. Last week, HCSO announced the passing of Carley, the agency’s first bloodhound.
HARFORD COUNTY, MD—The Harford County Sheriff’s Office is saying goodbye to a furry companion. This week, HCSO announced the passing of retired K-9 Carley. Carley was HCSO’s first bloodhound and was partnered with Sr. Dep. Charlie Holthaus in 2010. Carley “retired” from the department in 2020. “Join us in our prayers for Sr. Dep. Holthaus and his family,” HCSO said […]
KINGSVILLE, MD—Crews used some special equipment to rescue a horse in Kingsville on Wednesday. At around 10 a.m. on Wednesday morning, personnel from the Kingsville Volunteer Fire Company responded to the 7600-block of Bradshaw Road. At the scene, units arrived to find a 1,300-pound horse on its side and unable to get up. With the assistance the personnel and equipment […]
JOPPA, MD—Some local first responders pulled off a unique rescue in Joppa on Sunday morning. At around 7:30 a.m., crews from the Joppa-Magnolia Volulnteer Fire Company and the Aberdeen Fire Department used a crane to rescue a horse in the 2400-block of Old Jerusalem Road. It took about 2 hours to bring the 20-year-old, 1,300-pound Irish sport horse named Monte […]
CARNEY, MD—Kids will have the opportunity to practice reading with some lovable pups in Carney on Saturday. The Baltimore County Public Library’s “Paws to Read” program invites children to practice reading with dogs from Pets on Wheels. The Parkville-Carney Branch has several open spots for the program on Saturday afternoon. Appointments are available at the Parkville-Carney Branch from 3:30 – […]
TOWSON, MD—During Monday night’s meeting, the Baltimore County Council passed the Joy Freedman Care for Cats Act. The legislation, which was introduced by County Executive Johnny Olszewski in October, formalizes the county’s existing Trap-Neuter-Return (TNR) pilot program to humanely and effectively maintain the free-roaming cat populations. “We know that TNR is an ethical, humane, and non‐lethal way to lower our […]
OVERLEA, MD—Health officials are warning local residents after a rabid coyote attacked a dog and its owner in Overlea this week. The incident occurred on Thursday, October 21, in Holt Park, near Overlea High School and Elmwood Elementary School. The coyote was captured and has tested positive for rabies. The animal has since been euthanized. Rabies is a serious infection […]
TOWSON, MD—The Baltimore County Police Department has lost a furry friend. K9 Jack served as a patrol and narcotics dog with his handler, Cpl. E. Brennan. He has been retired for several years, but officials say K9 Jack’s service was invaluable to the department. “K9 Jack was dedicated to the mission and to helping make Baltimore County a safer place […]