Pet Adoption Fees Waived In August At Howard Co. Adoption Center

The Howard County Animal Control and Adoption Center is offering waived adoption fees in August as part of the MD 3000 annual event.

Rabies Clinic Planned For Howard County Pets

The next monthly rabies clinic available to Howard County pets will be next week, weather permitting.

Celebrate National Pet Day At Howard County Event

Maryland SPCA and Banfield Pet Hospital will be hosting a National Pet Day celebration April 11 with a live DJ, games, pet contests, prizes.

Adoption Challenge In HoCo Aims To Find Homes For 3K Pets Across Maryland

The Maryland 3,000 Adoption Challenge​ is underway this month with the goal of participating shelters placing 3K pets in loving homes.

Chatty, Lovable Parrot Named Blu Still Missing After Flying Off

Blu's family is asking for the public's help in finding their Blue Front​ Amazon parrot. She talks, sings opera and has a band on her foot.

MD Dog 'Nimble' Wows Westminster Dog Show In Agility Course: Video

Nimble, the first mixed breed dog to win the Westminster Kennel Club dog show's agility competition, is from Maryland. See her speedy video.

Severely Abused Dog Rescued From Iran Finds Hope In Howard County

An Iranian farmer cut off part of Sudi's legs, ears and toes. Today, Sudi receives medical treatment in the U.S. while searching for love.

Rabies Vaccination Clinic Thursday For Howard County Pets

A rabies vaccination clinic has been planned for Thursday, weather permitting, for pets age 4 months and older at the Davis Road Center.

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 Ellicott City 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.

Grieving Pet Owner From HoCo Warns Others About Online Animal Scams

A grieving pet owner from Howard County wants to warn others about avoiding online animal scams and subsequent heartache.

Rosco: 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.

Milo, Queenie, January: 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.

Nala, Max, Dyce, Lyka, Piper: Adorable Adoptables Of The Week In HoCo

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

Dasher, Murphy, Adam: 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.

Tripp, Sadie, Julia: 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.

Adalynn, Mokie, Cupcake: 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.

Aylah, Lucy, Millie: 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.

Arlis, Tripp, Meeko: 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.

Citrine, Carmel, Sara: 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.

Bingo, Jerry, Sunday: 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.

Max, Sara, Winona: 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.

Tisket, Bandit: 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.

Cooper, Orzo, Ridge: 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.

Maybel, Nala: 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.

Mocha, Petunia: 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.

Tucker, Kizzy: 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.

Molly, Tanner: 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.

Sneakers, Bean: 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.

Ida, Fiona: 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.

Fiona, Miss Pixie: Adorable Adoptables Of The Week In HoCo

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

Holiday Pet Pics: Send HoCo Patch Your Festive Pet Photos

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

Rikki, Dev: 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.

Noel, Titan: 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.

Koha, Hero: 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.

Callie, Balencia: Adorable Adoptable Pets Of The Week In HoCo

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

Lovely Layla: Adorable Adoptable Pets Of The Week In HoCo

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

Adorable Adoptable Pets In Howard County: Declyn, Gucci

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

Adorable Adoptable Pets In Howard County: Kyo, Frya, Gumball

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

Adorable Adoptable Pets In Howard County: Coco, Riza, Cajun

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