JOPPA, MD—Crews rescued a trapped dog in Joppa over the July 4th weekend, and officials are searching for its owner. On Friday July 4, crews from Joppa-Magnolia Volunteer Fire Company were called to Falconer Road for a report of a dog trapped in a storm drain. The dog was eventually brought to safety. There was no collar on the dog […]
ANNAPOLIS, MD—Maryland’s bald eagle population has soared from near extinction to thriving numbers, with an estimated 1,400 breeding pairs across the state, a remarkable recovery largely attributed to environmental protections and widespread conservation efforts. For 18 years, Glenn Therres, a long-time bald eagle biologist for the Maryland Department of Natural Resources (DNR), conducted annual aerial surveys, witnessing firsthand the dramatic […]
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 […]