Fairfax County police seek help reuniting 2 missing dogs with family
Fairfax City police are asking for the public’s help in reuniting two missing dogs found over the weekend with their owners.
Fairfax City police are asking for the public’s help in reuniting two missing dogs found over the weekend with their owners.
Swatting hoaxes trigger zoo evacuations nationwide
A wave of hoax “swatting” calls reporting bomb threats and active shooters has forced evacuations and temporary closures at multiple zoos across the country.
A wave of hoax “swatting” calls reporting bomb threats and active shooters has forced evacuations and temporary closures at multiple zoos across the country.
What to do if your dog has a tick and how to handle it safely
Found a tick on your dog? Here’s what to do right away and what to watch for in the days after.
Found a tick on your dog? Here’s what to do right away and what to watch for in the days after.
2 women bitten in dog attacks in Prince George’s County; 1 dog at large
Two women were injured in separate dog attacks in Prince George’s County Tuesday morning, prompting a police response that ended with one dog shot and killed and another captured. Authorities say a third dog remains at large.
Two women were injured in separate dog attacks in Prince George’s County Tuesday morning, prompting a police response that ended with one dog shot and killed and another captured. Authorities say a third dog remains at large.
Massive sea lion named 'Chonkers' is social media sensation at Pier 39
Rare Steller sea lion nicknamed "Chonkers" has become a social media sensation after taking up residence at Pier 39 for over a month.
Rare Steller sea lion nicknamed "Chonkers" has become a social media sensation after taking up residence at Pier 39 for over a month.
Tennessee infant killed in dog attack at family home, police say
Police in Portland, Tennessee, are investigating after a 7-month-old girl was killed in a dog attack at her family’s home.
Police in Portland, Tennessee, are investigating after a 7-month-old girl was killed in a dog attack at her family’s home.
Two puppies stolen during break-in, police say
D.C. police are asking for the public’s help locating two stolen puppies taken during a burglary in Southeast.
D.C. police are asking for the public’s help locating two stolen puppies taken during a burglary in Southeast.
Supplement for newborn puppies sold nationwide recalled; see the impacted products
Popular puppy milk replacer products are being pulled nationwide. Here’s what pet owners need to know.
Popular puppy milk replacer products are being pulled nationwide. Here’s what pet owners need to know.
As marijuana use widens, vets are treating more pets for cannabis poisoning
As marijuana use increases in the U.S. and more states legalize the drug, veterinary clinics are seeing a big uptick in pets with cannabis toxicity.
As marijuana use increases in the U.S. and more states legalize the drug, veterinary clinics are seeing a big uptick in pets with cannabis toxicity.
Hippos connected to Pablo Escobar face culling in Colombia
Dozens of hippos who descended from the ones brought to Colombia by onetime drug kingpin Pablo Escobar will be killed as the South American nation looks to control its population.
Dozens of hippos who descended from the ones brought to Colombia by onetime drug kingpin Pablo Escobar will be killed as the South American nation looks to control its population.
IUCN Red List: Emperor penguins and Antarctic fur seals added to endangered list
One of the Antarctic’s most well-known and beloved animals is at the brink of extinction, and environmentalists are calling it a "stark warning" of the threat of climate change.
One of the Antarctic’s most well-known and beloved animals is at the brink of extinction, and environmentalists are calling it a "stark warning" of the threat of climate change.
Orphaned bear cubs released back into Virginia wild
Two orphaned black bear cubs rescued in Virginia last year have been successfully rehabilitated and released back into the wild after months of care.
Two orphaned black bear cubs rescued in Virginia last year have been successfully rehabilitated and released back into the wild after months of care.
Maryland officials say black bears are back, searching for food
It's April, and that means that in parts of Maryland, bears are back.
It's April, and that means that in parts of Maryland, bears are back.
Sugar the surfing dog, beloved wave-riding champion and therapy hero, dies at 16
Sugar, a beloved surfing dog from California and the first canine inducted into the Surfer’s Hall of Fame, has died at age 16 after battling cancer.
Sugar, a beloved surfing dog from California and the first canine inducted into the Surfer’s Hall of Fame, has died at age 16 after battling cancer.
Watch: Elephant briefly escapes, roams New Mexico zoo before safe return
A 52-year-old Asian elephant named Alice briefly escaped her enclosure at Albuquerque’s ABQ BioPark on Sunday morning and wandered the zoo.
A 52-year-old Asian elephant named Alice briefly escaped her enclosure at Albuquerque’s ABQ BioPark on Sunday morning and wandered the zoo.
Dog survives being shot 3 times in own backyard
A family in Kasson-Mantorville is searching for answers and support after their dog, Rival, was shot multiple times while in his own backyard.
A family in Kasson-Mantorville is searching for answers and support after their dog, Rival, was shot multiple times while in his own backyard.
Cat trapped in recliner while dodging vet visit rescued by firefighters in Kansas
A Kansas cat’s attempt to avoid a trip to the vet led to an unexpected rescue after it became trapped inside a reclining chair.
A Kansas cat’s attempt to avoid a trip to the vet led to an unexpected rescue after it became trapped inside a reclining chair.
Most pampered pets in the US: See the top 10 states
A recent analysis compiled data that ranked the states with the most pampered pets in the U.S. See the top 10 states and where they ranked.
A recent analysis compiled data that ranked the states with the most pampered pets in the U.S. See the top 10 states and where they ranked.
America’s 10 most popular dog breeds revealed: See the list
The American Kennel Club’s 2025 rankings highlight the most popular dog breeds in the U.S., with the top spot remaining unchanged for a fourth consecutive year.
The American Kennel Club’s 2025 rankings highlight the most popular dog breeds in the U.S., with the top spot remaining unchanged for a fourth consecutive year.
Friends horrified after finding and removing snake from Airbnb bed
A group of friends was staying at an Airbnb in the Punta Gorda area when they discovered a snake curled up under the covers.
A group of friends was staying at an Airbnb in the Punta Gorda area when they discovered a snake curled up under the covers.