Stray Critter Roundup: Here's Who Was Found in Essex-Middle River

ESSSEX, MD–Here are a few Facebook posts from a Patch Reader in Essex about these lost pets:

-"Stray from Essex (Eastern Ave) arrived at Baltimore County Animal Services on 4/22

Animal ID ACIMP-2016-01833
Species Cat
Breed Domestic Short Hair
Color Black
Sex Unknown
Spayed/Neutered No
Shelter Arrival 4/22/2016 2:06:12 PM"

-"Stray from Middle River (Community Drive) arrived at Baltimore County Animal Services on 4/23

Animal ID ACIMP-2016-01851
Species Dog
Breed Papillon
Color Brown
Sex Male
Spayed/Neutered Unknown
Shelter Arrival 4/23/2016 1:50:21 PM"

-"Stray from Essex (Eastern Blvd) arrived at Baltimore County Animal Services on 4/23

Animal ID ACIMP-2016-01849
Species Cat
Breed Domestic Short Hair
Color Tortoise
Sex Female
Spayed/Neutered Unknown
Shelter Arrival 4/23/2016 1:28:11 PM"

-"Stray from Middle River (Chilworth Ave) arrived at Baltimore County Animal Services on 4/24

Animal ID ACIMP-2016-01860
Species Dog
Breed Pit Bull Terrier
Color Tan
Sex Male
Spayed/Neutered No
Shelter Arrival 4/24/2016 1:12:28 PM"

-"Stray from Middle River (Kingston Rd) arrived at Baltimore County Animal Services on 4/25

Animal ID ACIMP-2016-01870
Species Dog
Breed Russell Terrier
Color Brown
Sex Male
Spayed/Neutered No
Shelter Arrival 4/25/2016 11:11:08 AM"

We know how much you love your Patch Pet, even his mischievous side. On those days that he feels especially rascally, he can sometimes get into trouble.

Whether a snowstorm builds the perfect escape ramp over the fence in your backyard, or your pup gives you the slip through a loose leash, Patch Pets are constantly getting themselves lost.

Don’t worry! They’re getting themselves found, too.

The American Pet Products Association estimates that Americans own 70 to 80 million dogs and 74 to 96 million cats. That’s a lot of furry friends to keep track off.

And according to the ASPCA, about 649,000 animals who are brought to shelters as strays are returned to their owners each year. We can help raise that number by ensuring our Patch Pets make it home safe.

Cat run out the backdoor? Find someone’s Fido on your morning run? Let us know about your lost or found pet on our Essex Patch Facebook page or by emailing our local pet detective at abby.tang@patch.com.

Make sure to check out our national Patch Pets Facebook page for the latest news from the animal kingdom.