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Home for the holidays: Military working dog reunited with handler in Maryland

Credit: Courtesy American Humane Society

Home for the holidays: Military working dog reunited with handler in Maryland

Rockville police welcome their first-ever bloodhound to K-9 unit

Rockville police welcome their first-ever bloodhound to K-9 unit

Meet Grizzy, a cuddly Pittie mix puppy who’s seen some hard times

Meet Grizzy, a cuddly Pittie mix puppy who’s seen some hard times

Meet Ichabod, a floofy white pup with inquisitive eyes

Meet Ichabod, a floofy white pup with inquisitive eyes

The nearly complete skull of a very thick-headed dinosaur is on display at the Smithsonian for the next week

The nearly complete skull of a very thick-headed dinosaur is on display at the Smithsonian for the next week

What you need to know if you plan to give animals as gifts during the holidays

What you need to know if you plan to give animals as gifts during the holidays

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Fox rescued in Fairfax County after being stuck in fence

Fox rescued in Fairfax County after being stuck in fence

Meet Caboose, a lovable pup with adorable short legs

Meet Caboose, a lovable pup with adorable short legs

Meet Panther, a large black cat with a fun-loving personality

Meet Panther, a large black cat with a fun-loving personality

Bear cat bites two workers at DC’s Smithsonian National Zoo

Bear cat bites two workers at DC’s Smithsonian National Zoo

This dinosaur skull is one of just a few of its kind — and it’s going on display in DC

This dinosaur skull is one of just a few of its kind — and it’s going on display in DC

Meet Macho, a 10-month-old white Lab mix with a love for life

Meet Macho, a 10-month-old white Lab mix with a love for life

Meet Chuck, a gem of a black Lab who adores being around humans

Meet Chuck, a gem of a black Lab who adores being around humans

Have you heard of a bat-eared fox?

Have you heard of a bat-eared fox?

Virginia’s new party animal, a viral drunken raccoon, honored with cocktail recipes

Virginia’s new party animal, a viral drunken raccoon, honored with cocktail recipes

Befriending great cats at the Smithsonian’s National Zoo

Befriending great cats at the Smithsonian’s National Zoo

Make-A-Wish grants a Suitland teen a swim with the biggest fish in the world

Make-A-Wish grants a Suitland teen a swim with the biggest fish in the world

Raccoon gets drunk at Virginia ABC store, passes out in bathroom

Raccoon gets drunk at Virginia ABC store, passes out in bathroom

Meet Thaddeus, a 4-year-old Shepherd who balances energy and relaxation

Meet Thaddeus, a 4-year-old Shepherd who balances energy and relaxation

Meet Stitch, an active girl with enthusiasm and ‘intelligent eyes’

Meet Stitch, an active girl with enthusiasm and ‘intelligent eyes’

How some invasive species can be transformed into delicious dishes

How some invasive species can be transformed into delicious dishes

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Meet Pinky Promise, a Boxer mix looking for a forever home

Meet Pinky Promise, a Boxer mix looking for a forever home

Meet Quincy, an orange cat on the prowl for TLC

Meet Quincy, an orange cat on the prowl for TLC

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