367 Birds Seized from Exotic Pet Shop | Baltimore News

Baltimore Animal Control seized 367 sick and neglected exotic birds from a pet shop after a damning inspection revealed unsanitary conditions and severe health issues like respiratory distress and feather loss. Most were rushed to BARCS, which is overwhelmed and has enlisted vets from the National Aquarium and Maryland Zoo for help — but 90 birds remain unclaimed, straining resources. The shop owner claims he’s a caring keeper and blames bad timing, citing a rat incident and a bird’s death during inspection, while facing possible fines of $500 per bird and losing all seven employees. BARCS is urgently seeking rescue groups to step in and help care for the remaining birds. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/731c8d63d1d0369b