Help Needed As Supplies 'Critically Low' At Pet Food Bank

The Pet Food Bank ran by the Howard County Animal Control and Adoption Center is facing critically low supplies. Here's how you can help.

Community Clinic This Week Offers Rabies Vaccine, Licenses For Pets

Pet owners can update their pet's rabies vaccine Thursday at a community clinic. Licenses also can be bought at that time.

Rescuers Save 80+ Rabbits From Rural Property, GoFundMe To Help With Care

Volunteers with Friends of Rabbits in Columbia saved around 80 rabbits recently. A GoFundMe has been created to help pay for their care.

Here Are The Top Names For Dogs And Cats In MD

What the most popular dog and cat names for 2024 in Maryland? Check out the list for top monikers in the state and nationwide.

Pet Photo Costume Contest Seeks Entries From Across Howard County

The River Hill Community Association encourages pet owners to submit photos of their pets dressed up for Halloween and vie to win prizes.

MD Ranks Among Most Dog-Friendly States For Travel In 2024

A publication aimed at dog owners says Maryland is one of the best places for canines and their humans traveling this fall.

Rabies Vaccination Clinic Planned For Howard County Pets

County leaders have planned a rabies vaccination clinic for Howard County pets on June 20 in Columbia. A county license can be bought, too.

Pets Must Be Protected When Outdoors In Winter Weather: Police

County law states that all pets kept outdoors must have access to shelter, bedding and an unfrozen water source. Snow is in the forecast.

Adorable Holiday Pet Pics From Across Howard County

Patch loves pets so much we've asked readers to share their holiday pet photos. Here are the ones Patch readers have sent in to us.

Share Festive Photos Of Your Pets With Columbia Patch

Got a cat in reindeer ears or a Doberman dressed as Santa? Patch wants to see your pet pics. Send them our way before Christmas.

National Pet Fire Safety Day Shines Light On Emergency Plans For Pets

Most families have fire escape plans for loved ones but do you have one set up for your four-legged family members, too?

Veteran Lost To PTSD Leads Couple To Raise Service Dogs In His Memory

Warrior Canine Connection in Maryland is looking for puppy parents like the Hipsleys to raise service dogs for veterans.

Atticus, Livia: Adorable Adoptable Of The Week In Howard County

Many pets are searching for their forever homes. They are currently at the Howard County Animal Control and Adoption Center.

Deaf Pup From Howard County To Compete In XIX Puppy Bowl Sunday

A white ball of fluff now known as Bear, a deaf Great Pyrenees mix, will compete in the Puppy Bowl. He's since been adopted by a HoCo family

Max, Joey, Gertie: Adorable Adoptables Of The Week In Howard County

These pets are searching for their forever homes. They are currently at the Howard County Animal Control and Adoption Center.

Book Review: Nose Work Handler: Foundation to Finesse

New dog sport for pet dogs, similar to SAR

DVD Review: To be of Service

Service dogs help veterans with PTSD

Pet Owners Could Face Fines If Outdoor Animals Aren't Tended To

Howard County pet owners could face fines if their outdoor animals aren't properly cared for during frigidly cold weather.

Share Your Festive Photos Of Howard County Pets With Patch

Got a cat in reindeer ears or a Doberman dressed as Santa? Patch wants to see your pet pics.

Rabies Clinic Thursday For Howard County Pet Owners Canceled

A special $5 vaccination clinic originally scheduled for Thursday in Howard County has been canceled due to the forecast.

Rango, Molsson: Adorable Adoptables Of The Week In Howard County

These pets are searching for their forever homes. They are currently at the Howard County Animal Control and Adoption Center.

Diesel, Katerina: Adorable Adoptables Of The Week In Howard County

These pets are searching for their forever homes. They are currently at the Howard County Animal Control and Adoption Center.

Winter, Bombo, Brownie: Adorable Adoptables Of The Week In Howard Co.

These pets are searching for their forever homes. They are currently at the Howard County Animal Control and Adoption Center.

Pumpkin, Blanco, Bella: Adorable Adoptables Of The Week In Howard Co.

These pets are searching for their forever homes. They are currently at the Howard County Animal Control and Adoption Center.

Allie, Archie, Chance: Adorable Adoptables Of The Week In Howard Co.

These pets are searching for their forever homes. They are currently at the Howard County Animal Control and Adoption Center.

Francesca, Micah, Kate: Adorable Adoptables Of The Week In Howard Co.

These pets are searching for their forever homes. They are currently at the Howard County Animal Control and Adoption Center.

Book Review: Small Paws (booklet)

How to live better with a small dog or pup

Book Review: Canine Enrichment Real World Workbook

Enrichment, behavior solutions

Joy, Jared, Tripp: Adorable Adoptables Of The Week In Howard Co.

These pets are searching for their forever homes. They are currently at the Howard County Animal Control and Adoption Center.

Adorable Hedgehog From MD Finalist In America's Favorite Pet Contest

Maple, an African pygmy hedgehog, is no stranger to online contests. This spring she was a top 10 finalist in Cadbury’s bunny contest.

4th Of July Fireworks ‘Utterly Terrifying’ For Maryland Dogs

Here's what you can do to help your dog make it through MD July 4th fireworks displays that can ignite fear and spark them into running off.

Book Review: Kit 'n Kat: The Nose Knows

New girl, shy shelter dog, nosework

Ozzie, Marquette: Adorable Adoptables Of The Week In Howard County

These pets are searching for their forever homes. They are currently at the Howard County Animal Control and Adoption Center.

Event: Yappy Hour, Weekly and Free

At Merriweather Park in Symphony Woods. Inner Arbor Trust. The Chrysalis.

Lily, Moss, Artie: Adorable Adoptables Of The Week In Howard County

These pets are searching for their forever homes. They are currently at the Howard County Animal Control and Adoption Center.

Rabies Vaccination Clinic Thursday In Howard County Starting At Noon

If your pet needs its rabies vaccination, be sure to pop by the Howard County rabies clinic Thursday starting at noon.

Rex, Salem, Buckey: Adorable Adoptables Of The Week In Howard County

These pets are searching for their forever homes. They are currently at the Howard County Animal Control and Adoption Center.

Toodles, Bell, Mario: Adorable Adoptables Of The Week In Howard County

These pets are searching for their forever homes. They are currently at the Howard County Animal Control and Adoption Center.

Billy, Kendell: Adorable Adoptables Of The Week In Howard County

These pets are searching for their forever homes. They are currently at the Howard County Animal Control and Adoption Center.

2nd Annual Doggy Dash For Fidos For Freedom Seeks Runners

The 2nd Annual Doggy Dash For Fidos For Freedom offers a virtual race from April 8 through May 8 while generating support for a support pup.