Animal Watch
Howard Animal Watch
Thursday, April 26, 2007; Page
These were among animal cases handled by the Howard County Division of Animal Control. The Howard County Animal Shelter is open for pet adoptions from 1:30 to 7 p.m. Tuesdays, 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. other weekdays and 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturdays, except holidays. For information, call 410-313-2780.
Beagle Puppy Rescued From Hot Car
COLUMBIA, Columbia Mall, Little Patuxent Parkway, 3:40 p.m. March 27. Someone saw a beagle puppy in a car at a mall parking lot and took it out to get it out of the heat. Animal control officers located the dog's owner, a Virginia man, who had left his pet in the vehicle while shopping for "about an hour." The dog was healthy, and the owner was told about the dangers of leaving an animal inside a vehicle.
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Woman Seen Dumping Pup From Van
CLARKSVILLE, Trotter Road near Red Clover Lane, 2:10 p.m. March 26. Someone reported seeing a woman eject a small brown puppy from a dark blue or black minivan and drive away. Searches for the puppy were unsuccessful. Neighbors were asked to contact animal control if they find the animal.
According to animal control officials, abandoning an animal is a crime and domestic animals typically suffer and die when released into the wild. The Howard County Animal Shelter accepts strays and surrendered pets for free.
-- Compiled by JOSH ZUMBRUN
