Kitten that was set afire is nearly ready for adoption
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Gabrielle, the kitten that was tortured and burned in West Baltimore, is showing progress and could be ready for adoption within three weeks, her doctor said. "She's eating and comfortable and healing really well," said Dr. Leslie Sinclair at Spay Maryland in Catonsville. Sinclair added that she "absolutely" thinks the small black and white kitten is going to make it. Last week, someone called animal control after seeing kids throwing bricks at the kitten and then pouring a liquid on her and setting her on fire. Though the kitten was able to extinguish the flames, the kids set her on fire a second time. Recycled Love is handling her vet bills and plans to offer her for adoption. The doctor said there's a good chance Gabrielle will be able to grow back her fur in the burned area. "She's just a sweetheart," Sinclair said. "If anyone goes by her cage, she stands up and purrs. She's going to make someone a wonderful cat." Police are investigating the incident.
- Jill Rosen
Two charity cycle rides to snarl traffic in Anne Arundel
Two charity motorcycle rides this weekend will lead to minor traffic delays in parts of Anne Arundel County and neighboring areas. Motorists should expect delays between 10:30 a.m. and 1 p.m. today for the Anne Arundel County Professional Fire Fighters Burn Foundation ride, which is expected to draw 1,500 participants. It will be escorted by Anne Arundel County and Maryland Transportation Authority police and state troopers as it travels from Cancun Cantina, 7501 Telegraph Road, Hanover, to Red Eye's Dock Bar, 428 Kent Narrow Way N., Grasonville. Drivers should also expect delays between 11 a.m. and noon Sunday because of the DC 101 Elliot Biker Bash 2009, which benefits the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children. About 800 motorcycles will take part. The ride goes from Old Glory Harley Davidson, 11800 Laurel Bowie Road, Laurel, to Cancun Cantina. The escort will include members of the Prince George's County police and sheriff's departments, University of Maryland Police Department and Anne Arundel County Police Department.
Cyclist dies in crash on Route 4 in Lothian
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