Giant pandas on their way to DC

Two pandas, Bao Li and Qing Bao, are on their way to Washington, D.C., according to the China Wildlife Conservation Society.

Dog rescued by troopers on I-75 ahead of Hurricane Milton not reunited with family despite rumors: LCHS

A dog who gained national attention after being rescued by a state trooper who found him tied to a pole in belly-high water as Hurricane Milton approached is safe at the Leon County Humane Society. 

As deer mating season begins, VDOT warns of increased danger on Virginia roads

With deer mating season underway, the Virginia Department of Transportation is urging drivers to be extra cautious as deer activity on roads is expected to increase.

Raccoon crisis averted: WA woman stops feeding animals, they clear out

A group of more than 100 raccoons surrounding a Poulsbo woman’s home will not be euthanized, as they have started to disperse after the woman stopped feeding them.

Zoo mourns death of baby giraffe after tragic leg fracture

The Abilene Zoo in Texas is mourning the loss of Zahara, a baby giraffe who died on October 2 after suffering a severe leg fracture.

Animals displaced by Hurricane Helene arrive at Northern Virginia shelters

Dozens of rescue dogs and cats from communities devastated by Hurricane Helene are arriving in northern Virginia to find forever homes here.  It’s just one of the many ways people around here are reaching out and helping people and pets in need.  

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.