Rare fish that lives thousands of feet under the ocean washes ashore in California state park

The angler fish usually lives 3,000 feet under the ocean, and it's rare for humans to see one fully intact. But this deep sea fish with teeth "like pointed shards of glass" recently washed ashore at a California state park.

Rockville police looking for raccoon after child, dog were bitten Monday morning

A raccoon is still on the loose in Rockville after a child and a dog were bitten Monday morning. Police say if you see a raccoon acting strangely, you should call 911.

Pets adopted during the pandemic are being returned at record numbers: report

HEARTLESS: As the pandemic dies down, people are going back to the office and traveling again, which apparently means that many feel like they can no longer care for their recently adopted pets.

The Obamas announce death of beloved dog, Bo, after battle with cancer

The Obamas announced the death of the family dog Bo after his battle with cancer, calling him “a true friend and loyal companion.”

Brood X: Myth that cicadas increase copperhead sightings debunked

The myth that the emergence of the Brood X cicadas in D.C., Maryland and Virginia causes an increase in copperhead sightings has been debunked by FOX 5.

DC area dogs getting sick off of eating wild life ‘poop’

Dr. Lawrence Bender with the Grove Center Veterinary Hospital located in Gaithersburg told FOX 5’s Ayesha Khan on Wednesday that he is beginning to see more and more cases of dogs coming in with severe GI issues as the days become warmer. 

Major Biden gets special training to prepare for arrival of White House cat

First lady Jill Biden said a family cat will be coming to the White House “pretty soon,” after the younger of the Bidens’ two German shepherds, Major, received special training.

Ex-police dog's serious reaction to word 'cocaine' rocks TikTok

A former police dog in Australia has rocked TikTok with the reminder that law enforcement is never off duty after the pup’s concerned reaction to hearing the word "cocaine" went viral.

Manassas Park police ask public for help after dog found shot

Authorities are investigating after a dog survived being shot three times and left to die in a wooded area in a northern Virginia neighborhood.

Dog ‘wins’ high school relay race after interrupting track meet, outrunning athletes

Gracie Laney thought the eruption of cheers was for her as she was about to win a high school relay race, but it may have been for her competitor: a dog on the loose.

Seagull hitches ride on sunfish off California coast

Whale watchers caught video of a seagull hitching a ride on a sunbathing sunfish off the coast of California.

Officers respond to 'crosswalk violation,' help baby ducks cross the street

Officers with the Anne Arundel County Police Department responded to a "crosswalk violation" Friday at Arundel Mills Circle in Hanover where they helped a mother duck and her babies cross the road, according to a Facebook post.