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Euthanasia Of 'Peanut The Squirrel' Sparks Viral Outrage; Lawmaker Demands Investigation Euthanasia Of 'Peanut The Squirrel' Sparks Viral Outrage; Lawmaker Demands Investigation
Euthanasia Of 'Peanut The Squirrel' Sparks Viral Outrage; Lawmaker Demands Investigation Outrage is swirling after New York wildlife officials seized and later euthanized beloved social media sensation “Peanut” the squirrel. Chemung County resident Mark Longo, of Elmira, took to Instagram Wednesday, Oct 30, telling his 581,000 followers that Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) officers had seized the animal, which he rescued in 2017 after its mother was struck by a car. “Well internet, you WON. You took one of the most amazing animals away from me because of your selfishness,” he wrote. “To the people who called (DEC), there’s a special place in hell for you.” In a…

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by Michael Mashburn
Police & Fire
Suspect Throwing Kittens From SUV Wanted For Animal Cruelty Charges In Maryland, Sheriff Says Suspect Throwing Kittens From SUV Wanted For Animal Cruelty Charges In Maryland, Sheriff Says
Suspect Throwing Kittens From SUV Wanted For Animal Cruelty Charges In Maryland, Sheriff Says An animal cruelty complaint is being investigated in St. Mary's County after a person in an SUV was spotted tossing several kittens from a vehicle, according to the sheriff's office. Early on Saturday morning, a caller contacted investigators to report the incident, after spotting the suspect in the northbound lanes of Route 242 near the intersection of Route 242 in Morganza. The call was made at around 8 a.m. on Sept. 28. Witnesses said that the driver was in a silver SUV - possibly a Toyota - and tossed at least eight or nine kittens from the vehicle.  One cat was found dead at the…

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by Zak Failla
Police & Fire
Child Pulled From Accidental Maryland House Fire Dies: Officials Child Pulled From Accidental Maryland House Fire Dies: Officials
Child Pulled From Accidental Maryland House Fire Dies: Officials An 8-year-old boy who suffered critical injuries and had to be rescued from a Baltimore County house fire died at the hospital, officials say. Shortly before 3:45 a.m. on Wednesday, Sept. 4, crews were called to the 3000 block of Dunleer Road in Dundalk, where they were met by flames coming from the first floor of the home. Crews are on scene of a dwelling fire in the 3000 blk of Dunleer Rd-Dundalk #21222. Fire showing upon arrival, 1 resident has been rescued. DT0345 *TA Posted by Baltimore County Fire Department on Wednesday, September 4, 2024 During the subsequent search and res…

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by Zak Failla
Police & Fire
Child Critically Injured In Early Morning Maryland House Fire That Displaced Seven Child Critically Injured In Early Morning Maryland House Fire That Displaced Seven
Child Critically Injured In Early Morning Maryland House Fire That Displaced Seven An 8-year-old boy suffered critical injuries and had to be rescued from a Baltimore County house fire that broke out early on Wednesday morning in Dundalk, officials say. Shortly before 3:45 a.m. on Sept. 4, crews were called to the 3000 block of Dunleer Road, where they were met by flames coming from the first floor of the home. Crews are on scene of a dwelling fire in the 3000 blk of Dunleer Rd-Dundalk #21222. Fire showing upon arrival, 1 resident has been rescued. DT0345 *TA Posted by Baltimore County Fire Department on Wednesday, September 4, 2024 During the subsequent search a…

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by Zak Failla
Police & Fire
Home Explosion, Fire Reported In Maryland Neighborhood (DEVELOPING) Home Explosion, Fire Reported In Maryland Neighborhood (DEVELOPING)
Home Explosion, Fire Reported In Maryland Neighborhood (Developing) A house explosion rocked a Montgomery County neighborhood on Thursday afternoon in Kensington. First responders were called to the 4000 block of Byrd Road at approximately 2:45 p.m. on Aug. 1 where there was a reported explosion with flames and smoke visible from outside the residence. .@mcfrs is dispatched to 4000blk of Byrd Rd(Kensington) for a house explosion with reported flames and smoke visible. All occupants are reported out of the home. @DavidPazos15 @mcfrsPIO — Pazos@mcfrsPIO (@DavidPazos15) August 1, 2024 A Montgomery County Fire and EMS spokesperson said that crews found a g…

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by Zak Failla
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Donations, Foster Homes Needed After 83 Dogs, Cat, Rescued From Baltimore Rowhome Donations, Foster Homes Needed After 83 Dogs, Cat, Rescued From Baltimore Rowhome
Donations, Foster Homes Needed After 83 Dogs, Cat, Rescued From Baltimore Rowhome The Baltimore Animal Rescue and Care Shelter (BARCS) is seeking donations and good homes after dozens of dogs and a cat were rescued from a hoarded rowhome this week. Already facing a shortage of space in their facility, BARCS took in 83 dogs and the cat after they were found in the Clyburn/Pimlico neighborhood housed together in small crates stacked on top of one another. One of the dozens of dogs rescued from the rowhome in Baltimore. BARCS The dogs were covered in excrement and roaches, and the house had dismal air quality, making it difficult to breathe, and all 84 an…

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by Zak Failla
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Emaciated Dog Rescued From Fighting Ring Gave Birth, They're All Recovering In DC Foster Home Emaciated Dog Rescued From Fighting Ring Gave Birth, They're All Recovering In DC Foster Home
Emaciated Dog Rescued From Fighting Ring Gave Birth, They're All Recovering In DC Foster Home Kirsten Peek remembers the first time she laid eyes on Janet Jackson. "She was very friendly, eager for attention," said Peek, of Washington D.C. who works as the public informations officer for the Humane Society of the United States. "She was standing at the edge of this baron kennel [in Cumberland County] wagging her tail, giving 'pet me' eyes. I could see everyone one of her vertebrae and hip bones over a huge, pregnant belly." Janet Jackson was among 120 abused dogs rescued from a a large-scale nationally-known dogfighting enterprise run by a convicted Atlantic County druglo…

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by Cecilia Levine
Police & Fire
Pets Rescued From Fire That Gutted Maryland Home Pets Rescued From Fire That Gutted Maryland Home
Pets Rescued From Fire That Gutted Maryland Home One person was taken to the hospital while a dog and rabbit were rescued from a fire that gutted a Maryland home on Wednesday, Feb. 14, crews said. The blaze broke out at a home on the 7700 block of Glen Avenue in Pasadena around 1:10 p.m. The Anne Arundel County Fire Department arrived and doused the flames while rescuing an occupant from the home. The victim was taken to a nearby hospital for treatment of minor injuries, crews said. A pet dog and rabbit were also rescued and received care with help from Anne Arundel County Animal Care & Control. The American Red Cross and Department…

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by Valerie Musson
Police & Fire
'Umbrella Cockatoo' Among Pets To Perish In Christmas Day Maryland Blaze: Fire Marshal 'Umbrella Cockatoo' Among Pets To Perish In Christmas Day Maryland Blaze: Fire Marshal
'Umbrella Cockatoo' Among Pets To Perish In Christmas Day Maryland Blaze: Fire Marshal Several pets were rescued, but others perished in a two-alarm blaze that broke out in a Maryland home on Christmas Day, the fire marshal says. Shortly after noon on Monday afternoon, members of the Fruitland Volunteer Fire Company were called to a home on Coulbourn Mill Road in Salisbury when a fire was reported inside a two-story home. Officials say that it took a team of 60 firefighters upwards of an hour to get the fire under control after it started inside a back porch. Officials say that four dogs and a pet rabbit were rescued by firefighters from the burning home, though an "Umbrella…

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by Zak Failla
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Nine Lives: Cat Recovering After Being Thrown Out Of Car On I-95 In MD Nine Lives: Cat Recovering After Being Thrown Out Of Car On I-95 In MD
Nine Lives: Cat Recovering After Being Thrown Out Of Car On I-95 In MD All nine lives were needed for a cat thrown out of a moving vehicle on I-95 who will be looking for a forever family after he was left traumatized over the weekend during a terrifying ordeal. On Sunday night, members of the Baltimore City Animal Control were called to the Fort McHenry tunnel on I-95, where they found a petrified cat who was darting around honking traffic as cars zoomed past and around him, as he had no place to seek shelter. The tunnel was temporarily shut down by the Maryland Transportation Authority, who were able to trap Hilton in a makeshift crate they made out of a bo…

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by Zak Failla
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Family Pet Resuscitated After Gaithersburg Fire Family Pet Resuscitated After Gaithersburg Fire
Family Pet Resuscitated After Gaithersburg Fire Dozens of firefighters are on the scene of a basement fire that killed at least one family pet in Gaithersburg.  Montgomery County Fire and Rescue crews arrived at the three-story townhouse fire around 2:30 p.m., Monday, April 3. Once on the scene, officials were told that there was a fire in the basement of the residence, located on Prairie Roase Lane off Muddy Branch Road.  All human occupants were able to get out of the fire safely with the assistance of around 60 firefighters.  Two cats were also rescued from the fire, with one tragically passing away a short time later…

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by Annie DeVoe
Police & Fire
Firefighter Airlifted To Hospital After Battling Blaze At Historic Cecil County Home: Officials Firefighter Airlifted To Hospital After Battling Blaze At Historic Cecil County Home: Officials
Firefighter Airlifted To Hospital After Battling Blaze At Historic Cecil County Home: Officials A home that has stood in Cecil County for nearly a century went up in flames on Friday morning as the Maryland State Fire Marshal investigates what happened on the historic estate. Shortly before 10:45 a.m. on Friday, March 3, crews from the Singerly Fire Company and surrounding agencies were called to Nottingham Road in Elkton, where there was a report of a blaze that broke out inside a two-story single family home. While battling the fire, officials say that a firefighter from the agency fell from a second story deck and had to be treated at the scene by paramedics. He was then flown to S…

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by Zak Failla
Lifestyle
'Ya Gotta Relax:' Maryland Police Sergeant Rescues Trapped Deer Caught In Fence (VIDEO) 'Ya Gotta Relax:' Maryland Police Sergeant Rescues Trapped Deer Caught In Fence (VIDEO)
'Ya Gotta Relax:' Maryland Police Sergeant Rescues Trapped Deer Caught In Fence (Video) A top officer from the Anne Arundel County Police Department made a special save of a trapped patient who found itself in a perilous position. Anne Arundel Police Sgt. Matt Hall was flagged down by several concerned citizens when he was on patrol along Friendship Road near Kim Lane after a buck found itself stuck in a nearby fence line. Hall was able to respond to the scene, where he was met by a young buck who had his antlers intertwined in the fence and couldn't shake loose. #caughtoncamera Police Sergeant saves deer in south county. https://t.co/uhXpYmX6F0 — Anne Arundel County Poli…

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by Zak Failla
Police & Fire
Maryland Firefighters Resuscitate Dogs Found In House Fire, Cats Perish Maryland Firefighters Resuscitate Dogs Found In House Fire, Cats Perish
Maryland Firefighters Resuscitate Dogs Found In House Fire, Cats Perish Two dogs are recovering after being rescued from a house fire in Montgomery County, authorities say. The two dogs were found unconscious in the home on Dewey Road after a mailman saw smoke and called 911 around noon, Tuesday, Dec. 13, according to Montgomery County fire and rescue. Update - Dewey Rd, Kensington, @mcfrs rescued two (2) dogs rescued, both dogs have been transported to nearby veterinarian @MontgomeryCoMD passerby/mailman saw smoke and called 911, no residents were home st the time https://t.co/fJzgTQI0L2 pic.twitter.com/IHub7Dlngj — Pete Piringer (@mcfrsPIO) December 13, 2…

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by Annie DeVoe
Lifestyle
'Ruff Times: Dogs Dropped Off At HQ, Deer Rescued Within 24 Hours In Prince George's County 'Ruff Times: Dogs Dropped Off At HQ, Deer Rescued Within 24 Hours In Prince George's County
'Ruff Times: Dogs Dropped Off At HQ, Deer Rescued Within 24 Hours In Prince George's County Members of the Prince George's County Fire Department had a curious 24 hours as they came to the aid and rescue of several adorable animals who found themselves in tough spots. On Wednesday, Dec. 7, a pair of pups were unexpectedly dropped off at Station 845 in Croom by a concerned citizen who found them in the area, according to the agency. The dogs were scanned by the department's Prince George's County SPCA chip reader, though it did not provide any information about the dogs’ possible owners. Once the duo was settled in, the dogs were taken into custody by the Prince George's County …

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by Zak Failla
Police & Fire
Two Dogs Dead, Other Animals Saved In DC House Fire Two Dogs Dead, Other Animals Saved In DC House Fire
Two Dogs Dead, Other Animals Saved In DC House Fire Multiple animals were pulled from a D.C. house fire on Wednesday, Sept. 28, officials reported. Sometime after 2 p.m. fire crew reported to the 1700 block Lincoln Road to put out the flames coming from the first floor of a two-story home, according to D.C. Fire and EMS. Working Fire 1700 block Lincoln Rd NE. Fire 1st floor 2 story row dwelling. Several dogs rescued by firefighters. EMS engaged in resuscitation efforts. pic.twitter.com/1goRwx9QTC — DC Fire and EMS (@dcfireems) September 28, 2022 Sadly, of the five dogs pulled from the blaze, two died from their injuries, authorities sai…

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by AJ Goldbloom
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Baltimore Animal Rescue Center To Reopen With Increased Security After Armed Robbery Attempt Baltimore Animal Rescue Center To Reopen With Increased Security After Armed Robbery Attempt
Baltimore Animal Rescue Center To Reopen With Increased Security After Armed Robbery Attempt A Baltimore animal rescue will reopen on Thursday morning after being forced to close when an employee was accosted by attempted armed robbers, officials announced. Between 6 p.m. and 7 p.m. on Tuesday, Sept. 20, an employee of the Baltimore Animal Rescue and Care Shelter (BARCS) was the victim of an attempted armed robbery involving multiple suspects, according to the agency. As a result of the incident - which remains under investigation - BARCS was closed to the public on Wednesday, Sept. 21, and the organization's driveway gates and doors were locked. All intake of animals and public …

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by Zak Failla
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'Dog Gone It!' Pup Rescued From Near Drowning After Beaver Chase Into Maryland Lake 'Dog Gone It!' Pup Rescued From Near Drowning After Beaver Chase Into Maryland Lake
'Dog Gone It!' Pup Rescued From Near Drowning After Beaver Chase Into Maryland Lake A dog has been reunited with his family after being rescued by park police after chasing a beaver into a Maryland lake, authorities say. The chocolate lab, affectionately known as "Gus", got away from his owner to chase the beaver into Black Hills Lake, according to a spokesperson from Montgomery County Fire and Rescue. Dog Gone it!!!! @mcfrs PE731, T731, M731 at Black Hills Lake (boat operator training) & assisted Maryland National Captial Park Police w/ animal rescue. Gus, (chocolate lab) got away from owner (chased a beaver) & became distressed while returning to shore. Gus r…

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by Annie DeVoe
Lifestyle
Doggone Good Rescue: Paramedics Come To Aid Of Puppy Stuck In Prince George's Fence Doggone Good Rescue: Paramedics Come To Aid Of Puppy Stuck In Prince George's Fence
Doggone Good Rescue: Paramedics Come To Aid Of Puppy Stuck In Prince George's Fence A paramedic crew took a chance on a new kind of patient after noticing a runaway in Capitol Heights, authorities say. The crew was traveling along Route 50 when they noticed the puppy running on the roadway Thursday, July 21, according to Prince George's County EMS. The paramedics immediately stopped the ambulance to attempt to bring the dog to safety, catching her after she managed to become trapped under a fence. The crew, PA 805, then transported the pup to a nearby vet's office where it was determined she had dislocated a hip in the shenanigans, but was otherwise healthy. A post was m…

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by Annie DeVoe
Police & Fire
Man Convicted For Dog Fighting In Maryland Man Convicted For Dog Fighting In Maryland
Man Convicted For Dog Fighting In Maryland Animals have been seized and are being rehabilitated after a Maryland man was convicted for his role in a dogfighting operation, according to the St. Mary’s County State’s Attorney’s Office. Damien Terrell Wilson has been convicted of five felony counts for dog fighting and 14 misdemeanor counts related to dog fighting activities following his arrest in 2021, State’s Attorney Richard Fritz announced on Tuesday, July 12. Charges were filed after 10 Pit Bulls and one Rottweiler were rescued from “a deplorable makeshift dog camp” in Chaptico, according to a spokesperson for the state's attorn…

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by Zak Failla
Police & Fire
Multiple Animals Rescued From House Fire In Montgomery County Multiple Animals Rescued From House Fire In Montgomery County
Multiple Animals Rescued From House Fire In Montgomery County Multiple cats and dogs were rescued from a residential fire in Laurel, authorities say. The fire broke out in the basement of a home on the 5900 block of Kerr Road around 12 p.m., Tuesday, June 21, according to Montgomery County Fire and Rescue.  Update - Mutual Aid PGCo, Kerr Rd., Laurel, @mcfrs E715, T715, T716, A715, M715 assisted, single-family house, basement fire, (canine MCI) FFs rescued & removed multiple dogs & a few cats from the house, some survived & some did not, the fire is out https://t.co/Snq0ApKahX pic.twitter.com/LxI2MtVvdM — Pete Piringer (@mcfrsPIO) June …

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by Annie DeVoe
Police & Fire
Maryland State Police Trooper Rescues German Shepherds On I-95 Maryland State Police Trooper Rescues German Shepherds On I-95
Maryland State Police Trooper Rescues German Shepherds On I-95 A fast-acting state police trooper in Maryland came to the aid of two German Shepherds who found themselves in a precarious position dodging traffic on I-95 in Harford County. Trooper First Class Duke Sawyer was investigating a single-car crash on the interstate when he was alerted by multiple cars blowing their horns behind the scene of the investigation. Sawyer turned and quickly found the source of the commotion: two German Shepherds - one black, one brindle in color - that were darting between the southbound lanes of traffic on I-95, according to a Maryland State Police spokesperson. …

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by Zak Failla
Business
Abandoned Puppy Looking To Get Lucky With New Home Abandoned Puppy Looking To Get Lucky With New Home
Abandoned Puppy Looking To Get Lucky With New Home Obie sure could use some St. Paddy's Day luck. The two-year-old pup was found alone on the front porch of an abandoned property at the beginning a February, according to the Baltimore Animal Rescue League and Care Shelter (BARCS).  Six weeks later, he’s still without a loving home. Obie was super stressed when he was first brought into BARCS’ care, the shelter said on Facebook.  However, he is looking to be freed – both figuratively and literally – to a family who will give him plenty of physical and emotional interaction. Two-year-old Obie hasn’t been feeling so lucky lately. He …

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by David Cifarelli