MIDDLE RIVER, MD—Baltimore County Animal Services will hold a pop-up adoption event this weekend. Adoptable dogs and cats will be at the PetSmart in Middle River from 1:00 to 3:00 p.m. on Sunday, July 6, 2025. All adoption fees will be waived. The pets attending the event will be posted on Facebook at least one hour prior to the event […]
PERRY HALL, MD—Firefighters came to the aid of a trapped kitten on Monday. Personnel from the Baltimore County Fire Department responded after a kitten became trapped inside the engine compartment of a vehicle at Weis Markets in Perry Hall. After about 30 minutes of careful work, the trapped kitten was freed unharmed. No injuries were reported. Photos via the Baltimore […]
BALTIMORE, MD—While most of us bundled up and hunkered down through Maryland’s colder-than-usual winter, we weren’t the only ones seeking shelter. Rodents and other pests were doing the same, and according to one pest expert, this year’s icy season may have set the stage for a serious summer invasion. “People assume that freezing winters kill off pests, but it’s not […]
WHITE MARSH, MD—White Marsh Volunteer Fire Company will be hosting a pet adoption event next week. On Tuesday, June 3, 2025, Baltimore County Animal Services will at the station during Food Truck Tuesday with plenty of adorable pets ready to find loving homes. The event takes place 4:00 – 8:00 p.m. WMVFC is located at 10331 Philadelphia Road (21162). More […]
MIDDLE RIVER, MD—Furry friends from BARCS will be visiting Bengies Drive-in Theatre on Thursday. BARCS Night at Bengies is taking place on Thursday, April 17, 2025. The event will feature doggy vendors, adoptable pets, a doggy egg hunt, crafts & games, and Art for Paws – Artwork donated by children to help raise money for BARCS. There will also be […]
BALTIMORE, MD—As Maryland’s black bears emerge from their winter dens, the Maryland Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is reminding residents and visitors to secure potential food sources. After months of fasting, bears seek out easy food. Homeowners who leave human food sources out in the open may unintentionally attract bears to residential areas. “Once a black bear finds an easy […]
TOWSON, MD—The Baltimore County Police Department has announced the loss of one of its retired K9 members. K9 Tasha faithfully served the department and the residents of Baltimore County from 2014 to 2022, when she retired. Tasha was a firearm and explosive detection K9. She passed peacefully with her handler Officer S. Roberts by her side. Photo via BCoPD
WHITE MARSH, MD—THE AVENUE at White Marsh will host its first-ever BARCS Block Party on May 3, 2025 from 12 p.m. to 4 p.m., featuring family-friendly activities and raising funds for BARCS Animal Shelter. The ticketed event will offer a variety of activities, including putt-putt golf, a cornhole tournament, live music, and adoptable animals from BARCS. Attendees can also enjoy […]