Animal Control Officers collected five raccoons over the past few weeks in the area of Fort Hunt Road and Namassin Road. One raccoon was tested at the Blue Ridge Wildlife Center, and on Friday, December 6, the test result showed that the animal had canine distemper. Canine Distemper is highly contagious and potentially deadly for dogs. According to the ASPCA,
Read moreBiscuit, the little Shih Tzu who survived on his own for more than two years in the Franconia Community and was rescued by Fairfax County Animal Control Officer Enna Lugo, staff and volunteers of the Fairfax County Animal Shelter, has been adopted and is adjusting well to life in his new home. After being rescued last April, he spent several
Read moreDeer breeding season is here which means residents and drivers may expect to see increased numbers of the animals on the roadways. Deer movements and behaviors may be unpredictable and deer-vehicle collisions are a serious public safety concern. November and December, statistically, have the highest number of crashes involving deer in Fairfax County and police warn residents to be aware.
Read moreGet in the spirit of Halloween and come by the Animal Shelter for October month-long Meow-loween events. The shelter is offering a reduced cost of half off of all adult (age 3 and up) cat adoptions throughout the month. Don’t be afraid to fall for one of the Shelter’s precocious orange tabbies or silky black cats; adoptees will receive a
Read moreAlthough they are just a few months old and still in their bonding and training phases, two new bloodhound pups are preparing for the rigors of police work in Fairfax County. Bolt and Silas are the Police Department’s newest additions to their Bloodhound team. The agency purchased the pups in August when they were just six weeks old. They join
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