WMVFC mourns passing of firehouse dog, Ember

WHITE MARSH, MD—The White Marsh Volunteer Fire Company shared some sad news on Saturday morning. The station’s firehouse dog, Ember, has passed away. “To Ember, your howl and cold nose will be missed forever through the halls of the firehouse,” WMVFC said on Facebook. “We all hope you’ve found a fire engine to ride up there and a patio to […]

New police bloodhound dies unexpectedly

TOWSON, MD—The Baltimore County Police Department’s new bloodhound has died. On Christmas Eve, BaltCoPD announced the sudden passing of the newest member of their K9 Unit, K9 Rae. Rae passed away on Monday night from an unexpected medical condition. Rae, officially named Miss Mutzy Rae Daisy of Baltimore County, began training as a search and rescue bloodhound just four weeks […]

Baltimore County’s new bloodhound named in tribute to Officer Caprio

UPDATE: Rae has died unexpectedlyRae has died unexpectedly. Original story below… ——— TOWSON, MD—The furriest new member of the Baltimore County Police Department has been given a name. Though she is called K9 Rae for short, her official name is Miss Mutzy Rae Daisy of Baltimore County – a name chosen thoughtfully and filled with pride and tradition. A pure […]

Baltimore County Police Department welcomes new bloodhound

UPDATE: The new police bloodhound has died unexpectedlynew police bloodhound has died unexpectedly. Original story below… ——— TOWSON, MD—The newest member of the Baltimore County Police Department has a bit more fur than their other recruits. The new bloodhound puppy is nine weeks old and is about to begin training with Officer Davies to become an official search and rescue […]

Baltimore County horse tests positive for equine herpesvirus

ANNAPOLIS, MD—The Maryland Department of Agriculture’s Animal Health Program confirmed this week that a horse in Baltimore County had tested positive for equine herpesvirus (EHV-1). Samples from the symptomatic horse were sent to the Frederick Animal Health Laboratory, where the non-neurotropic strain of EHV-1 was confirmed. The horse was euthanized on Thursday due to complications. The Baltimore County farm, which […]

Maryland DNR reminds motorists to stay alert for deer

NOTTINHAM, MD—Fall means cool weather and colorful foliage. It can also mean unpredictable wildlife. Deer mating season is right around the corner, and the Maryland Department of Natural Resources urges motorists to stay alert for deer and other wildlife as these animals seek food supplies and mates before winter. “Deer greatly increase their movements during the breeding season from mid-October […]