2216 N. Charles St., Baltimore, MD 21218 410-235-1660
© 2025 WYPR
WYPR 88.1 FM Baltimore WYPF 88.1 FM Frederick WYPO 106.9 FM Ocean City
Play Live Radio
Next Up:
0:00
0:00
0:00 0:00
Available On Air Stations

As pet shelters report overcrowding, checking-in with Baltimore County's animal services

Via Wikimedia Commons

Last year, 5.8 million animals filled the nation's animal shelters, according to the nonprofit Shelter Animals Count.

On Midday, WYPR reporter John Lee talks about local animal shelters with Rene Varela, the Bureau Director of the Baltimore County Department of Animal Services. Are the county's shelters as crowded as others in the region? How does fostering animals help to get them adopted?

Stay Connected
Host, Midday (M-F 12:00-1:00)
Teria is a Supervising Producer on Midday.
Sam Bermas-Dawes is a producer for Midday.