From the Humane Society of Harford County: The Humane Society of Harford County (HSHC) has launched its 2nd annual “Make Your Pet a Pin-Up” 2012 calendar contest, and the search is on to find the silliest, cutest, funniest or most remarkable pet photo for the cover of the calendar. The contest officially begins today, and […]
H.O.P.E. in Harford County Seeks to Improve the Treatment of Animals at the Humane Society of Harford County
From Humane Options to Prevent Euthanasia (H.O.P.E.) in Harford County: H.O.P.E. (Humane Options to Prevent Euthanasia) in Harford County was formed in the spring of 2011. A group of former shelter volunteers and animal advocates saw the need to improve the lot of shelter animals at the Humane Society of Harford County (HSHC) and their […]
Deerfield Elementary Students Lead Drive to Benefit Harford County Humane Society
From Harford County Public Schools: Deerfield Elementary School’s Student Government Association just completed a drive for the benefit of the Harford County Humane Society. Fifth grade officers spread the word and assisted in collecting donations. Blankets, bleach, food, bowls, towels, beds, leashes – nearly eight cases of items were donated to our furry friends! Deerfield […]
On the Wild Side: Ducks, Turtles, Fish, Mud Pulled from Friends Pond During Wildlife Rescue
It wasn’t always pretty and it wasn’t the most well-oiled machine, but a team of more than a dozen volunteers, got the job done nonetheless – braving seemingly-bottomless mud, snapping turtle-infested water, and the constant threat of downpours to rescue seven ducks, several turtles, and more than 330 pounds of fish from Friends Pond in […]
Giving Up On The Ghost Cat: Eastern Panther, Alleged Frequent Visitor to Harford County, Declared Extinct
The eastern panther hasn’t been prevalent in Maryland since the mid- to late-1800s, yet accounts of the large felines in Harford County have come in nearly as frequently as those of black bears, a species known to still exist and wander into the county. But this week the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service extinguished the […]
Black Bear Ambles Its Way Across Northern Harford County, Perhaps With Cub
For the better part of the last two weeks, a black bear has been ambling its way across northern Harford County as it crisscrosses Central Maryland in search of suitable habitat. For the time being, the bear is being left to its own devices, which has consisted so far of roaming from Jarrettsville, westward through […]
“Do Not Mourn The Dinosaurs.” Instead, Let’s Try To Avoid Their Fate
Dinosaurs! The name itself infers impending awesomeness. It is derived from the Greek words ‘deinos’ (terrible) and ‘saura’ (lizard). Already you know you are in for a show. Where do I find these terribly awesome lizards? Nowhere. You can find bones, fossils, footprints and even coprolites (fossilized poop). I have been enamored with these ancient […]
