Alligator with mouth taped shut abandoned in parking lot
An alligator was abandoned in the parking lot of a reptile shop in Harford County late Thursday night, per officials.
New bill would lift pit bull ban in Prince George's County
Pit bulls may soon be welcome in Prince George's County after a decades-long ban. The county council is considering a bill right now that would lift the ban.
Criminal charges against man accused of abandoning Trooper the dog during Hurricane Milton dropped
Criminal charges against the suspect who was accused of abandoning Troopers the dog along I-75 during Hurricane Milton evacuations were dropped by the Hillsborough State Attorney's Office.
Video: Mini-cow named ‘Jason Moo-Moah’ sets sail and hangs out on Pinellas County sandbar
Heads turned, eyes stared, and jaws dropped as if they had never seen a mini-cow on a boat trolling through Pinellas County waters.
A real Trooper: Abandoned dog left for dead finds new, loving home year after Hurricane Milton
One year ago, an abandoned Bull Terrier was left for dead, chained to a fence along Tampa's Interestate 75 as storm surges from Hurricane Milton rushed around the poor pup.
Lost and found: Lowe’s store cat's 85-mile journey ends in happy reunion
A beloved Richmond Lowe’s store cat named Francine has been safely reunited with her home after an unexpected 85-mile journey to North Carolina.
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!