District Dogs agrees to pay $100K and improve safety after flash flood tragedy

District Dogs has reached a settlement with the District of Columbia following a tragic flood last year that resulted in the deaths of 10 dogs at its Rhode Island Avenue location. 

Moo Deng isn’t the only viral zoo star: Meet these other adorable animals stealing hearts

Moo Deng isn’t the only viral zoo star! Discover other adorable animals like Pesto the penguin, Rocky the orangutan, and Fiona the hippo who are capturing hearts worldwide with their unique charm and lovable antics.

Moo Deng, the baby pygmy hippo, sparks viral makeup trend

Moo Deng, a baby pygmy hippo from Thailand, has inspired a viral makeup trend featuring glossy skin and soft pink blush. TikTok creators are recreating the look, making the hippo a sensation in the beauty world.

Doggie Day Swim returns to 4 DC pools this weekend

D.C. Parks and Recreation is hosting its annual Doggie Day Swim event this weekend at four pools across the District.  

80 animals shot to death in California, 1 man arrested: sheriff

Deputies found about 80 miniature horses, goats, rabbits, guinea pigs, chickens, ducks and other types of birds had been killed.

7-foot shark was eaten by even bigger shark, researchers suspect

A pregnant 7-foot porbeagle shark appeared to have been eaten by an even larger shark in what researchers believe is the first such evidence of the ocean hunter becoming the hunted.

Lost and found: Texas family's beloved cat returns home after 2,000-mile adventure

The skinny stray cat's experiences and the encounters he made along the way are mysteries that will forever fascinate. Yet one thing is certain: The pet's owners are sleeping better tonight, reunited with their first family cat after a two-year search.

Ohio trooper rescues injured kitten from busy highway, now awaiting adoption

A heartwarming video shows an Ohio state trooper rescuing an injured kitten from a busy highway in Canton. The Ohio State Highway Patrol released footage of the trooper stopping his vehicle on Interstate 77 to safely remove the black and white kitten.

Pets in the White House: From Rebecca the Raccoon to Billy Possum

There have only been three presidents who didn’t have pets at the White House: James K. Polk, Andrew Johnson and Donald Trump. Here’s a look at White House pets of the past.

Former District Dogs employee charged with animal cruelty for allegedly kicking puppy to death

A former District Dogs employee was arrested and arraigned Tuesday on felony charges of animal cruelty following a tragic incident at a dog boarding facility earlier this year. 

Watch as orphaned baby walrus in Alaska receives lifesaving care

An orphaned female walrus calf, discovered abandoned and in critical condition in Utqiagvik, Alaska, has been receiving rehabilitative care at the Alaska SeaLife Center in Seward.

Shark washes ashore at NYC beach, rescued by beachgoers

Video captured by a beachgoer shows the thresher shark stranded in the sand at Rockaway Beach, fighting to get back in.

Company offering 'dream job for dog parents' in nationwide search

Woofz, a puppy and dog training app, has launched a nationwide search in the U.S. to hire someone for what it says is "the dream job for dog parents."