AAA urges drivers to stay vigilant during deer-mating season to lower risk of costly collisions
With the fall and winter months coming up, deer-mating season is in full swing. AAA is waring drivers that these animals are now more likely to dart into the road and could potentially cause costly and risky collisions.
Microchip reunites missing cat with Virginia family after 2 years
A Virginia cat that was missing for two years is finally back home thanks to a microchip that helped reunite the lost pet with its family.
Florida woman fights off gator dragging leashed puppy into creek while on walk
A dog and its owner are recovering after an alligator dragged them into a creek in Pasco County.
Arlington County firefighters rescue 'Chester the Toucan' from behind dishwasher
The Arlington County Fire Department went viral this week for helping rescue a pet toucan that got stuck behind a dishwasher.
Dog given less than 6 months to live cured of cancer after clinical trial
Lola has now been cancer free for two years.
Maryland man injured after pet buffalo attacks him
Dick Wildes says at one point, he owned about 50 buffalo, and kept up to 30 on his farm in Hollywood, St. Mary’s County.
2 separate animal cruelty cases under investigation in DMV
Two dogs have died and two separate animal cruelty investigations are underway in the DMV.
Abandoned pup with tragic past rescued after being stranded for days on Ohio river
The gray-brown terrier mix was spotted desperately huddled against the side of a lake freighter dock, where she barely had enough space to sit and stay dry above the lapping water.
Meet the 'super' pup voted TSA’s top dog for 2025
Meet Steeler, TSA’s 2025 top canine of the year!
What are the most popular dog breeds in DC, Maryland and Virginia?
A new report on America’s most popular dog breeds in 2025 highlights shifting trends in pet ownership across the country. But what are the most popular dog breeds in the DMV?
Watch: Abandoned dog with head stuck in snack jar rescued in Pennsylvania
One stray pup is safe and sound this week after wandering around rural Pennsylvania alone and with her head trapped inside a plastic jar.
New audit says DC Health did not monitor Humane Rescue Alliance closely enough
A new report released Wednesday from the D.C. Auditor found that D.C. Health did not monitor its contract with the Humane Rescue Alliance closely enough.
Bam Bam the support dog reunited with owner 2+ months after being stolen from Chicago backyard
After more than two months of heartbreak and searching, Bam Bam, a service dog stolen from his blind owner in Logan Square, has been reunited with his family.
Maryland dog in running for PEOPLE's World's Cutest Rescue Dog Contest
Meet Mabel - the Maryland dog that is in the running to be crowned PEOPLE 's World’s Cutest Rescue Dog!
Horse rescued after falling into pit in Baltimore County
Fire crews in Baltimore County and Howard County worked together Thursday morning to rescue a horse that fell into an underground pit.
Sterling man faces felony animal cruelty charges after two dogs die in hot car
A Loudoun County man is facing felony animal cruelty charges after two dogs died inside a hot car earlier this month.
Wild rabbits spotted with strange 'horn-like' growths sprouting from their heads
Recently, some wild rabbits have been seen in the U.S. with "horn-like" growths spurting from their heads that are caused by a viral infection, according to experts.
Watch: Feisty little Pomeranian chases bear out of home
A proud Pomeranian fearlessly protected his home – or more likely his food bowl – from a black bear who wandered inside.
Yes, there are dolphins in the Chesapeake Bay. Here's how to track sightings.
Tamanend bottlenose dolphins can be spotted across the Potomac River and Chesapeake Bay each summer.
Zoo asks for small pet donations to feed predators
A zoo in Denmark is asking the public for donations of small pets to feed predators at the zoo.