Many people enjoy feeding wildlife because it allows them to have close encounters with animals and they believe the food is contributing to the overall health and survival of the animal. However, providing food to wild animals can have unintended negative consequences for both humans and wildlife. Wildlife officials are urging residents to stop feeding wildlife because (with few exceptions)
Read moreAnimal Control Officers are seeking the whereabouts of Diana Stein, 51 and her Rottweiler that was involved in a dog attack in the Town of Herndon last weekend. Following an investigation, officers obtained several charges against the dog’s owner, who has apparently left the area. Officers responded to a report of an animal running at large and dog attack in
Read moreAnimal Control officials are looking into a report of a dog that was injured by wildlife, possibly a bear, this week in the Great Falls area. A veterinarian who was treating the dog for its wounds called Fairfax County personnel on Tuesday, July 21 and reported that the dog sustained injury in the 100 block of River Park Lane as
Read moreAre you considering a career in animal services or want to know what a day in the life of an animal control officer is like? On Monday, July 13 beginning at 1 p.m. we will be on patrol and live tweeting with them. Starting with roll call, and into the evening, follow along as an animal control officer handles calls,
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