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Top Halloween costumes in 2012

Friday - 10/05/2012, 04:26pm EDT

N.J. considers seat belt law for pets

All passengers in your car must be buckled in so why not your dog? Legislation filed in New Jersey would require dog and cat owners to restrain their pets when they ride in the car. Take our poll and let us know whether you think that a similar law is needed in the D.C. Area.

Monday - 10/01/2012, 03:28pm EDT

Tags: New Jerse, Chris Christie,

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Hundreds of dogs being flown to Va.

More than 125 dogs are being flown from a North Carolina airport to Virginia to save the animals from kill shelters.

Friday - 09/28/2012, 03:39am EDT

Tags: animals, dogs, PilotsNPaws

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Md. law gives buyers more information on store-bought puppies

Wednesday - 09/26/2012, 04:50pm EDT

Tags: dogs, puppies,

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Staunton residents rally to aid wounded pit bull

The owner of a pit bull shot during a home invasion in Staunton won't have to worry about his pet's medical bills.

Monday - 08/27/2012, 04:33am EDT

Tags: pit bull, Staunton,

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D.C. dog's disappearance prompts PETA call to action

The disappearance of a dog named Snoopy has prompted a discussion and a warning about leaving pets tied up outside stores and restaurants.

Thursday - 08/02/2012, 06:18am EDT

Tags: andrew mollenbeck, snoopy, peta, Logan Circle

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Shelter dogs keep cool in kiddie pools

The term "shelter dogs" can conjure up images of unkempt animals in depressing settings. But that wasn't the case Thursday at Prince George's Animal Management Services.

Friday - 07/27/2012, 07:46am EDT

Tags: dogs, kate ryan, heat

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Pets up for adoption showcased on the Hill

The Cannon Building was invaded by all shapes, sizes and ages of canines and cats Tuesday afternoon. Several shelters and animal rescue groups across the region showcased their dogs and cats up for adoption on the Hill.

Tuesday - 07/24/2012, 09:31pm EDT

Tags: darci marchese, Homeward Trails, Shepherd Rescue

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Laws for pets in the heat are common sense

Despite heat advisories and warnings, officials are still responding to reports of animals being left out in the blazing heat and being left in cars, where temperatures can top 120 degrees.

Wednesday - 07/18/2012, 10:53am EDT

Tags: kate ryan, heat, Washington Humane Society

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