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From ‘pandapalooza’ to a history-making dog, WTOP looks at the top animal stories of 2024

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From ‘pandapalooza’ to a history-making dog, WTOP looks at the top animal stories of 2024

Endangered pygmy hippo born at Virginia zoo

Endangered pygmy hippo born at Virginia zoo

Montgomery Co. officer hopes to create legacy for his late K-9 partner

Montgomery Co. officer hopes to create legacy for his late K-9 partner

New video of pandas at National Zoo released

New video of pandas at National Zoo released

Pup named Appollo

December 26

Tall tails: Where WTOP’s ‘Pet of the Week’ pups are now

New homes by New Year: DC’s Humane Rescue Alliance racing to get 100 dogs adopted

New homes by New Year: DC’s Humane Rescue Alliance racing to get 100 dogs adopted

More Animals & Pets

Saturday dog

December 24

Pet of the Week: 2024 pets

Which holiday plants are bad for your pets?

Which holiday plants are bad for your pets?

2 dogs killed, 2 women injured in Bethesda after dog attack

2 dogs killed, 2 women injured in Bethesda after dog attack

Argo the dog, a TSA calendar star, protects air travelers by sniffing out explosives at BWI-Marshall

Argo the dog, a TSA calendar star, protects air travelers by sniffing out explosives at BWI-Marshall

Two dangerous bugs, capable of devastating crops, caught at Dulles

Two dangerous bugs, capable of devastating crops, caught at Dulles

Robotic pets offer gentle connection in ‘world of agitation, anger, confusion’ for DC dementia patients

Robotic pets offer gentle connection in ‘world of agitation, anger, confusion’ for DC dementia patients

Arlington authorities asking the public for information about a dog put to sleep after found in the cold

Arlington authorities asking the public for information about a dog put to sleep after found in the cold

Montgomery Co. considers cutting down time before stray pets are put up for adoption

Montgomery Co. considers cutting down time before stray pets are put up for adoption

A feast fit for a president: From George Washington’s proclamation to today’s Thanksgiving celebrations

A feast fit for a president: From George Washington’s proclamation to today’s Thanksgiving celebrations

It’s big, ungainly, communicates with hisses and vomits when threatened. Who is Miss Moira Rose?

It’s big, ungainly, communicates with hisses and vomits when threatened. Who is Miss Moira Rose?

Daughter of pilot who died in crash while rescuing dogs speaks out about his death

Daughter of pilot who died in crash while rescuing dogs speaks out about his death

Hundreds of animals have tested positive for rabies in Va. this year. How does it affect humans?

Hundreds of animals have tested positive for rabies in Va. this year. How does it affect humans?

Biden pardons ‘Peach’ and ‘Blossom’ in White House Thanksgiving turkey tradition

Biden pardons ‘Peach’ and ‘Blossom’ in White House Thanksgiving turkey tradition

Dog owners sad and stunned to see Bark Social shut down

Dog owners sad and stunned to see Bark Social shut down

‘Heartbreaking’: Loudoun Co. woman charged with animal cruelty for moving out, leaving pets with no food, water

‘Heartbreaking’: Loudoun Co. woman charged with animal cruelty for moving out, leaving pets with no food, water

Did you know there’s a national lab in DC dedicated to solving bird murders?

Did you know there’s a national lab in DC dedicated to solving bird murders?

Police search for stolen puppy in Chantilly

Police search for stolen puppy in Chantilly

Prince George’s Co. animal shelter resumes dog adoptions after 2-day suspension due to outbreak

Prince George’s Co. animal shelter resumes dog adoptions after 2-day suspension due to outbreak

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