Dog reunited with owner after being stolen in Southeast DC

A woman in Southeast D.C. is relieved to have her dog back after the pup was stolen Friday morning outside a CVS in Eastern Market. 

Feds sue operator of Virginia dog breeding facility, seize beagles

Federal officials have accused a company that runs a Virginia facility breeding dogs for research of violating animal welfare law and recently seized at least 145 beagles found to be in acute distress.

Virginia father and son arrested after dog found severely injured

A father and son from Northern Virginia have been charged with animal cruelty after their dog was found to be suffering several serious injuries, according to animal services officials.

Ukrainian soldiers feed pets left behind in Kharkiv after neighborhood evacuated

The Ukrainian defense volunteers were seen in Kharkiv feeding several cats, described as pets left behind by their owners who were forced to evacuate amid Russia’s war.

Cats to stay indoors in German town during rare bird's breeding season

Authorities in the southwest German town of Walldorf have ordered some cat owners to keep their pets indoors until the end of August, to protect a rare bird during its breeding season.

Bald and golden eagles repeatedly exposed to lead, study shows

Eagles have made a major comeback population-wise, but a recent study sheds light on a different problem for the national bird – lead poisoning.

Why birds sing in the spring

Day length, sunlight and instinct give the birds their seasonal cue

Humane Society demanding release of 80 beagles from animal testing lab with ties to Maryland, Virginia

The Humane Society says 80 beagle puppies are still used in toxicity testing that involves forcing them to ingest a drug via stomach tube every day for months on end. They say the first wave of dogs is scheduled to be killed in mid-May.

Rat problem in DC sparks calls for investigation from neighborhood group

If you caught Tuesday night’s Washington Nationals game against the New York Mets, you likely saw an unexpected four-legged guest in the outfield: a rat! 

Wisconsin dog tied to hydrant adopted on 1st day available

The Wisconsin Humane Society announced that Baby Girl – the dog found tied to a Green Bay fire hydrant – has found a new home.