Pets

50 Dogs Seized From Puppy Mill, Adopters Needed: Patch PM

Flu confirmed in Maryland | No bullying found in post-hazing report | Rabid fox alert | Delegate resigns | 100 counts of animal cruelty.

China is an 8-year-old Shih Tzu who has some fur missing and medical issues due to living in a puppy mill where she was kept in a dark cage in the basement. She's up for adoption and needs help to learn how to use the bathroom outside and walk on a leash.
China is an 8-year-old Shih Tzu who has some fur missing and medical issues due to living in a puppy mill where she was kept in a dark cage in the basement. She's up for adoption and needs help to learn how to use the bathroom outside and walk on a leash. (Photo courtesy of Howard County Animal Control and Adoption Center)

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Puppy Mill Dogs Confiscated From Unsanitary Woodbine Home

A couple is charged with 100 counts of animal cruelty after 50 dogs and other animals were seized.

11 Flu Cases Confirmed In Maryland, State Health Officials Say

While Maryland's health secretary said it's unclear whether flu this early means the season will be worse, he is urging everyone to get the flu shot.

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MCPS Findings Released After Damascus Locker Room Rape Case

A law firm hired to do a review said it focused more on the school system as a whole, rather than on Damascus High School and the events that took place on Oct. 31, 2018.

Wire Fraud Charges Prompt MD Lawmaker Tawanna Gaines To Resign

The feds have called into question how she spent campaign contributions.

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