WHITE MARSH, MD—THE AVENUE at White Marsh will be partnering with the Baltimore Animal Welfare Alliance (BAWA) to support their Maryland 3,000 adoption campaign. BAWA, comprised of the major animal welfare organization in Baltimore – Baltimore Animal Rescue and Care Shelter (BARCS), Baltimore County Animal Services, Baltimore Humane Society, and the Maryland SPCA, have set a goal to exceed 3,000 […]
TIMONIUM, MD—Adopt your new best friend just in time for summer adventures. On Saturday, June 15, 2024 BARCS will be joined by the Maryland SPCA, the Baltimore Humane Society, and Baltimore County Animal Services for an extra special mega-adoption event at the Timonium Fairgrounds. This adoption event, sponsored by Petco Love, is the largest in the Baltimore area and surrounding […]
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 […]
TOWSON, MD—Baltimore County this week released a new web tool displaying community partner food distribution sites across the county. Developed by Baltimore County’s BCSTAT team, the Food Pantry Locator web tool includes detailed information community food access locations and residents may enter an address, or press “Use my location” and adjust the distance slider to view food pantries near them […]
REISTERSTOWN, MD—Calling all pet lovers…Dogfest is back! Dogfest is the Baltimore Humane Society’s largest fundraiser and community event and takes place on their 365-acre property located at 1601 Nicodemus Road in Reisterstown (21136). Organizers are expecting 2,000 animal lovers in attendance for this pet-centric day full of games, contests, food and fun. The event will be held 11 a.m. to […]
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 […]
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 […]
NOTTINGHAM, MD – Animal shelters across the country are teaming up to find loving homes for pets in need. The annual Clear the Shelters event, a nationwide pet adoption initiative, will be held on Saturday, August 17, 2019. More than 400 shelters in 20 states, Washington D.C. and Puerto Rico, will waive or discount fees as part of the one-day […]