Mange is a common skin disease among wild animals. Red foxes are the most commonly affected wildlife species in Fairfax County; coyotes are also frequently observed with mange. Fairfax County Animal Protection Police have experienced an increase in call volume in recent weeks reporting unhealthy foxes afflicted with this skin disease. Foxes suffering from mange are often mistaken as being
Read moreAutumn is approaching and white-tailed deer will be on the move. Fall is the breeding season for deer. Drivers may expect to see increased numbers of the deer on and near roadways as deer search for mates. Deer movements and behaviors are unpredictable and deer-vehicle collisions are a serious public safety concern. According to a September 2016 State Farm report,
Read moreMason Police District – Animal Protection Police (APP) removed approximately 80 cats from a 52-year-old man’s home in the 7200 block of Westmoreland Road, in Falls Church, on Saturday, September 17. An investigation began after the APP received a tip from an investigator with the Department of Code Compliance. Officers discovered dozens of cats inside the home, ranging from newborns
Read moreThe Fairfax County Deer Management Archery Program begins on Saturday, Sept. 10, 2016 and runs through Saturday, Feb. 25, 2017. Under the oversight of the Fairfax County Police Department, in collaboration with the Fairfax County Park Authority and NOVA Parks, the archery program is conducted in parks and other locations throughout Fairfax County. These signs are posted in archery program
Read moreTwo Public Information Meetings are being held and residents are invited to attend to learn about the Fairfax County Deer Management Program. The meetings will be held Tuesday, August, 2, 7 p.m. Fairfax Government Center, 12000 Government Center Pkwy., Conference Rooms 2 & 3 and Tuesday, August 16, 7 p.m. Mount Vernon District Station, 2511 Parkers Lane, Alexandria, Community Room.
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