Rockville voids pet store license after FOX 5 report

The City of Rockville has yanked the license of a pet shop it says is operating in violation of state law.

Loudoun County cops catch gobbler red-beaked in family’s bathroom

Loudoun County sheriff’s deputies were responding to a reported break-in last week when they encountered a particularly foul criminal lurking in a family’s bathroom.

Stranded dog rescued from bridge 120 feet above Mississippi River

A bridge inspector was working 120 feet above the Mississippi River when he spotted a distressed dog beneath the deck.

Mei Xiang’s baby panda makes debut on National Zoo's livestream

Mei Xiang's panda cub made its debut on the Smithsonian National Zoo's livestream Thursday, adoring people across the world. 

‘The whole world celebrates’ on-camera birth of panda cub

A brand new giant panda cub is sparking pandemic-fueled panda-mania, and officials at the National Zoo said traffic on their livestream spiked 1,200% over the past week.

Adorable video shows manatee calf scratching itchy nose

A snorkeling tour in Crystal River encountered a manatee calf who couldn't resist scratching its snout.

National Zoo’s panda Mei Xiang showing possible signs of pregnancy

Smithsonian’s National Zoo vets identified tissue consistent with fetal development during giant panda Mei Xiang’s ultrasound.

$5,000 reward offered in alleged physical, sexual abuse of puppy in DC

A $5,000 reward is being offered for information leading to the identification, arrest and conviction of the person responsible for allegedly physically and sexually abusing a 7-month-old puppy in D.C. 

Tabby cat plays piano to tell owners he's hungry

A musically-inclined tabby cat named Wilson plays a miniature piano next to his food dish to let his owners know it's time for dinner.

Maryland pet shops still selling puppies despite new ban

More than seven months after Maryland became the second state in the nation to ban pet stores from selling puppies and kittens, FOX 5 found some stores are still selling with no plans to stop.

North Carolina dog diagnosed with COVID-19 dies

While the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said in June that dogs, cats and a few other animals types are able to contract COVID-19, it is rare for animals to pass it on to their owners or vice versa.