Baltimore County sees uptick in pet strays, surrenders

Tariffs add to rising cost of pet ownership, shelters brace for surrenders

The cost of owning a pet is becoming increasingly burdensome, with lifetime expenses for a 10-year-old dog averaging $34,550 and a 16-year-old cat costing aroun

Baltimore County sees uptick in pet strays, surrenders

Baltimore County Animal Services has taken in 135 more strays and owner surrenders than this time last year.

Baltimore County sees uptick in strays, surrenders; Asks to consider adopting

Baltimore County Animal Services has taken in 135 more strays and owner surrenders than this time last year. “We’re here to raise awareness about all the pets waiting in shelters for their forever homes,” said Baltimore County Executive Kathy Klausmeier. Klausmeier encouraged anyone who loves pets and has space in their homes to adopt or foster a furry friend. BCAS, an open-admission shelter, has taken in an average of nearly 15 new animals each…