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 […]
UPDATE: The County Council has passed this legislation. Original story below… —— TOWSON, MD—Baltimore County Executive Olszewski on Monday announced plans to introduce the Joy Freedman Care for Cats Act, which would formalize Baltimore 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 […]
UPPER MARLBORO, MD—Several wild zebras have been spotted roaming around Prince George’s County in recent days, according to local reports. The group of zebras, called a “dazzle,” has been seen wandering around Upper Marlboro after escaping from someone’s farm, according to Prince George’s County Animal Control. A local news chopper saw up to six zebras grazing in a field. Police […]
NOTTINGHAM, MD—The Makers of Maryland pop-up shop summer session is coming to an end. The local organization will be holding a Dogs Days of Summer event on The Avenue at White Marsh from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Sunday, August 29th. The pop-up shop will be closed from August 30 – September 17 while organizers get the shop ready […]