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06/21/2025

Yet another Rabies positive animal within Harford County!! Please make sure your pets are up to date on their vaccine and are always supervised outside. Rabies is a fatal disease and can be transmitted to humans. Be safe!💜

On Friday, June 20, 2025, the Harford County Health Department received confirmation from the Maryland Department of Health that a raccoon found in the Pylesville area of Harford County, tested positive for the rabies virus.

Although this raccoon was found in the 5000 block of Rocks Road, it may have exposed other persons and pets in the surrounding area. Witnessing a raccoon is not cause for alarm, but if you or your pets have had physical contact with a raccoon, please contact the Harford County Health Department at 410-877-2300 for follow up.

This office would like to remind the citizens of Harford County of the following ways to protect themselves and their pets:
1) Always keep pets leashed when out for walks and closely monitored in your backyard.
2) All cats, dogs and ferrets should remain up to date on their rabies vaccinations through their vet office or local rabies vaccination clinic.
3) Cover trash cans and do not leave pet food outside.
4) Avoid feeding, petting, or interacting with wildlife in any way.
5) Notify Harford County Animal Control at 410-638-3505 if you observe a stray animal showing abnormal behaviors such as excessive affection, aggression, lethargy or disorientation.

06/19/2025

As the weather starts to warm up, creating a memorial garden for your pet can be a heartfelt way to keep their memory alive. You could plant flowers that bring back fond memories of them or even grow some veggies you loved sharing together. Adding a memorial stone can also be a nice touch to honor your beloved pet. A memorial garden can be a special way to reflect on memories and the joy they brought into your life.

06/12/2025

06/06/2025

Hello H@H Family,

It is with profound sadness that we let everyone know we lost our mascot, Ethel, yesterday. At 18 & 1/2 years old, Ethel lived the last year of her life living the best life, with all of the beds, cat fountains, and medical care a girl could have asked for. When we adopted her in March 2024 from the shelter, we never imagined that we would have her this long, and we were grateful for every second she was in our care.

As things go, Ethel developed compounding medical issues that were difficult to manage together, and in conjunction with her signficant arthritis, the decision to let her go humanely, surrounded by those who loved her most, was made to avoid a moment of suffering.

Constantly under our feet, or yelling at us to be fed, the silence of her loss will be quite loud for our staff for the foreseeable future. We’re not sure she ever knew how much she was loved, but she was spoiled beyond words💜💙

06/05/2025

We got to meet Luna today! She is such a sweet girl and we can’t wait to watch her grow up 💜

Her favorite treats were Full Moon chicken nuggets and whipped cream 🥰

05/23/2025

Happy Friday everyone!💚

In observance of Memorial Day, we will be closed on Monday, May 26th. We will return to normal business hours on Tuesday, May 27th. If you have an urgent need over the long weekend, please contact us via email. In case of medical emergency, please contact your local emergency facility. Here are some local emergency/urgent care hospitals:

Animal Emergency Hospital (Bel Air, MD): 410-420-7297
Mason Dixon Animal Emergency Hospital (Shrewsbury, PA): 717-432-6030
Pet+ER (Hunt Valley, MD): 410-252-8387
Pinnacle Veterinary Specialists (Glen Mills, PA): 610-477-8797
Stahl Exotic Animal Veterinary Services (Fairfax, VA): 703-281-3750
Windcrest Animal Hospital (Willmington, DE): 302-998-2995
Veterinary Emergency Group (Pikesville, MD): 410-793-4910

Have a safe weekend!

05/17/2025

Happy Saturday! We are here at the Spring B'more Spring Doxie Phest and hope to see you 😊 We’re here to spread awareness on the importance of Fear Free medicine for your pets.

If we haven’t met before, we encourage you (and your pets) to stop by and say “Hi” 👋🏼 We are also giving tours of our mobile unit!

Hope to see you there!

05/14/2025

On Tuesday, May 13, 2025, the Harford County Health Department received confirmation from the Maryland Department of Health that three raccoons submitted by Harford County tested positive for the rabies virus.

The raccoons were located in the following areas:
● 500 Block of Walters Mill Road, Forest Hill, 21050
● 1600 Block of Carrs Mill Road, Fallston, 21047
● 1000 Block of Rock Spring Road, Bel Air, 21014

Witnessing a raccoon is not cause for alarm, but if you or your pets have had physical contact with a raccoon, please contact the Harford County Health Department at 410-877-2300 for follow up.

This office would like to remind the citizens of Harford County of the following ways to protect themselves and their pets:
1) Always keep pets leashed when out for walks and closely monitored in your backyard.
2) All cats, dogs and ferrets should remain up to date on their rabies vaccinations through their vet office or local rabies vaccination clinic.
3) Cover trash cans and do not leave pet food outside.
4) Avoid feeding, petting, or interacting with wildlife in any way.
5) Notify Harford County Animal Control at 410-638-3505 if you observe a stray animal showing abnormal behaviors such as excessive affection, aggression, lethargy or disorientation.

05/13/2025

No plans this weekend? Come out and see us at the B'more Spring Doxie Phest !

We will be there from 10am to 4pm with our truck, so come take a tour😊 The event will be held at the Havre de Grace Community Center (100 Lagaret Lane, Havre de Grace, MD 21078). Bring your dogs for a fun day out! There will bo so many vendors, games, contests, and more!🐶

05/02/2025

Happy Fear Free Friday!😺

Being that May is Arthritis Awareness Month, we wanted to share some things that can be helpful for pet parents at home. The article linked below is directed toward cats, but the same thing can be applied to dogs as well. When you watch your pet move, it's important to notice if they are hesitant to do things that were once very easy for them. For example, your dog is slower to go up or down stairs or your cat isn't jumping on the furniature as often. These are signs that there is discomfort or pain in the body that can be from arthritis.

If you notice these things in your pet, it's important to have them evaluated and placed on supplements/medications to help.

Link to the article:

Reading Time: 3 minutes Share onFeline movement could be described as grace on paws. Cats have a variety of movements and gaits and can instantly switch from a slow, sensual walk to a slinky strut to a full-on burst of speed. Recognizing your cat’s movements is one of the keys to understanding his...

05/01/2025

May is Arthritis Awareness Month!

We have made several posts on Osteoarthritis in pets. In many cases this can be managed with medications and activity restrictions.

Dogs: https://www.zoetispetcare.com/products/librela/quiz/dog-osteoarthritis
Cats: https://www.zoetispetcare.com/quiz/cat-osteoarthritis

Use this quiz to see if your dog may be showing signs of osteoarthritis