Category Archives: Animals

The Daily Blotter February 2, 2016

This report is published every weekday, except county holidays. The information in each report covers significant criminal incidents generally from the day before; reports published on Monday cover the preceding Friday, Saturday, and Sunday. Some incidents may appear a day or two after the occurrence. The report contains selected crimes, including animal-related incidents and property crimes. The information is organized

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Keep Your Pets Safe and Warm this Winter

  Many people are aware of pet-related dangers and health risks associated with hot summer months, but winter weather can be just as hazardous. Cold and freezing conditions present a different array of risks and physical dangers. Always monitor your pets when they are outside. Check out these common winter weather risks and useful tips to help keep them safe,

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Coyote Awareness Tips

Wildlife officials have experienced an increase in the number of calls reporting coyotes in recent months across Fairfax County. Coyotes are now established and widespread in Fairfax County so it is important for residents to know and understand a bit more about them. Coyotes are opportunistic foragers with diverse diets that commonly prey on small animals such as mice, rats,

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Deer Season: Drive Safely

White-tailed deer are on the move as breeding season is here. Drivers may expect to see increased numbers of the deer on and near roadways. Fairfax County crash data indicates that there have been almost 400 reportable deer-vehicle collisions in the past five years. Deer movements and behaviors are unpredictable and deer-vehicle collisions are a serious public safety concern. According

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