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 moreIt all started in 2009 when we joined the social media world on YouTube. In 2010, we asked you to “like” us on Facebook. Then, in 2012, @fairfaxpolice hatched on Twitter. Today, we officially launched our next social media masterpiece: Instagram. Can we say, “Hello, FCPD selfies?!” The first photo is up. What is it, you ask? Bomb dog Moose
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 moreIn October of 2006, the Fairfax County Police Department held its inaugural K-9 Krawl 5K in honor of Domestic Violence Awareness Month. This dog walk was created to raise awareness of the link between domestic violence and pet abuse. Pets are part of the family and oftentimes abusive partners use the bond between victims and their companions to control, manipulate,
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