Here are signs that poor air quality may affect your pet

Bad air quality can have a negative impact on people, but pets can be more susceptible to it, and these are the things to be aware of to protect your animal.

Virginia zoo welcomes newborn pygmy hippo

A female pygmy hippopotamus at the Metro Richmond Zoo has welcomed a new addition to her family. On December 9, Iris, the mother hippo, gave birth to a healthy female calf after a seven-month gestation period. This marks the third hippo birth at the zoo in the past five years.

Arizona dog found with heartbreaking note from family looks for forever home

A four-year-old lab mix was found with a heartbreaking note from his family, who said they "had no choice" but to leave him at an Arizona Humane shelter in Phoenix.

Rare insects found in South African flower shipment at Dulles Airport

U.S. Customs and Border Protection agriculture specialists at Washington Dulles International Airport intercepted two rare insects in a shipment of flowers from South Africa, officials announced Monday. 

Here's a look at the top pet names of 2024

Rover had the top pet names for male and females pets, as well as other unique subcategories such as “It Girl" names, food names, and more.

2025 TSA Canine Calendar: Meet the dogs

It’s the most wonderful time of the year, if you’re a dog lover.

Watch: Adorable cat rescued from drainpipe

The cat was not injured after firefighters removed the animal from the drainpipe.

DC’s new pandas enjoy first Washington snowflakes, play in new enclosure

D.C.’s new pair of three-year-old giant pandas, Bao Li and Qing Bao, got some play time in last week at their new home at Washington's National Zoo.