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Virus Outbreak Halts Dog Adoptions, Intakes At Humane Society In Maryland Virus Outbreak Halts Dog Adoptions, Intakes At Humane Society In Maryland
Virus Outbreak Halts Dog Adoptions, Intakes At Humane Society In Maryland A small outbreak of canine parvovirus has forced the Humane Society of Harford County (HSHC) to temporarily halt all dog adoptions and intakes, officials announced. Four dogs at the Fallston shelter have tested positive for the highly contagious virus in recent weeks, prompting the precautionary measure to protect the current dog population, conduct testing, and contain the illness, according to HSHC. The shelter hopes to resume normal operations in about a week. "We are asking for the public’s understanding as we take these necessary precautions and focus on containing the illness," HSHC …

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by Zak Failla
Business
Maryland Animal Shelter Closed Due To Contagious Canine Influenza Outbreak Maryland Animal Shelter Closed Due To Contagious Canine Influenza Outbreak
Maryland Animal Shelter Closed Due To Contagious Canine Influenza Outbreak A busy animal shelter in Maryland will be temporarily closed due to an outbreak of dog flu, officials say. The Montgomery County Animal Services and Adoption Center issued an alert on Thursday afternoon advising that it will be closed to the public until further notice due to a contagious canine influenza outbreak. "Effective immediately: the Montgomery County Animal Services and Adoption Center is closed to the public due to an outbreak of Canine Influenza," the agency posted on its website. "Do not bring stray animals to the center at this time." The shelter is located in the 7300 block …

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by Zak Failla
Lifestyle
Animal Shelter To Get Boost From $30K Maryland Lottery Winner Animal Shelter To Get Boost From $30K Maryland Lottery Winner
Animal Shelter To Get Boost From $30K Maryland Lottery Winner Some kids and shelter animals are set to be spoiled after a pet-lover from Anne Arundel County won a $30,000 Maryland Lottery prize. Danielle Schwanke, a medical assistant and pet foster parent has big plans for her top-prize after cashing in on a fresh cash windfall playing the "Red Hot Cash" scratcher The 34-year-old raced to Maryland Lottery Headquarters in Baltimore after realizing that she hit the jackpot on a ticket sold at Giant on Governor Ritchie Highway in Severna Park. According to Lottery officials, the food store was getting ready to close when Schwanke ran in to pick up some …

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by Zak Failla
News
Maryland Shelter Considering Euthanasia Again As Shelter Becomes Overwhelmed Maryland Shelter Considering Euthanasia Again As Shelter Becomes Overwhelmed
Maryland Shelter Considering Euthanasia Again As Shelter Becomes Overwhelmed Shelter space has hit capacity at the Anne Arundel County Animal Care and Control Center (AACACC), prompting free adoption fees for all available dogs effective immediately.  The shelter has reached the limit of its ability to care for and house the animals they currently have, leaving no space for the dogs that continue to come in every day, according to an AACACC spokesperson. "Throughout the United States, many public, open-access shelters like ours that must accept all pets brought to them from their jurisdictions are experiencing capacity issues," Catlett said. “Our own shelter is…

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by Annie DeVoe
Lifestyle
Doggone Good Deed: Maryland Animal Services Provide Relief For Florida Shelters After Hurricane Doggone Good Deed: Maryland Animal Services Provide Relief For Florida Shelters After Hurricane
Doggone Good Deed: Maryland Animal Services Provide Relief For Florida Shelters After Hurricane Good Samaritans in Maryland are coming to the aid of animal shelters that were flooded out by the impact of Hurricane Ian. The Office of Animal Services’ Montgomery County Animal Services and Adoption Center (MCASAC) has welcomed dogs and cats from Florida to help alleviate the stress shelters in Florida are facing in the aftermath of the massive storm. The animals were transported north from Florida on Thursday, Oct. 6, and many are now available for adaptation at MCASAC on Muncaster Mill Road in Derwood as of Monday, Oct. 10. In total, 10 cats and three dogs are now available to find a f…

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by Zak Failla
Events
Fairfax County Welcomes Back Annual 'Wine, Whiskers And Wags' Fundraiser Fairfax County Welcomes Back Annual 'Wine, Whiskers And Wags' Fundraiser
Fairfax County Welcomes Back Annual 'Wine, Whiskers And Wags' Fundraiser Barks and booze are just around the corner in Fairfax County as a local fundraising non-profit gears up for the return of one of their most popular events.  The Friends of the Fairfax County Animal Shelter (FFCAS) is hosting their annual 'Wine, Whiskers and Wags (& Beer!)' fundraiser for the first time in two years. Evelyn Grieve is the President of the FFCAS said the group was ready to bring the event back after a noticeable shift in the community.  "We noticed an uptick of people going out and going to wineries and being more comfortable," Grieve said. "Once we saw that we said why d…

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by David Cifarelli
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