All of us at Shumaker Animal Control believe in the humane treatment of wild animals. That is why we are committed to safely catching animals in live traps and relocating them to approved wildlife management areas.   Our team… Read More

Living in Maryland, a majority of residents have the benefit of being surrounded by nature. Unfortunately, this also means many residents have had the displeasure of a wild animal making its way into their house.   If a wild animal… Read More

Did you know there are eight different species of owls that can be found in Maryland? Barred owls, Eastern Screech owls, and Great Horned Owls are the most common and can be found year-round. Species like Northern Saw-whet owls, Burrowing… Read More

In addition to animal control and removal, Shumaker Animal Control also specializes in wildlife prevention. Rather than dealing with wild animals after they enter your home, wildlife prevention allows homeowners to prevent future infestations from occurring. One of the most… Read More

  A pet door is a convenient home accessory that allows your pets to come and go as they please. But not many homeowners realize this door provides easy access to raccoons, opossums, skunks and other unwelcome wild animals.  … Read More

  With hunting season in full effect, it is the perfect time to educate pet owners about the ways they can protect their animals.   Many individuals live near a hunting area, go hiking with their dogs, and let their… Read More

  Did you know that the opossum is only one of the marsupial species native to North America? All other marsupials, such as kangaroos, koalas, and wombats, are mainly found in Australia or on the islands of New Guinea.  … Read More