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 moreOn Monday, August 8, Fairfax County Animal Protection Police Officers responded to two reports of foxes that have come into contact with humans. The first incident occurred in the 8600 block of Kenilworth Drive, at around 10:33 a.m. An 81-year-old woman was in her front yard when she encountered and was bitten by a fox. She sought medical treatment at
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