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

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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

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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

Arlington Co. to hold final vote on whether to use sharpshooters to reduce deer population

Arlington Co. to hold final vote on whether to use sharpshooters to reduce deer population

Cockfighting ring shut down in Northern Virginia

Cockfighting ring shut down in Northern Virginia

‘That’s just amazing’: Dog adopted after 362 days at Arlington shelter

‘That’s just amazing’: Dog adopted after 362 days at Arlington shelter

Kamala, beloved Asian elephant at National Zoo, euthanized after failing health

Kamala, beloved Asian elephant at National Zoo, euthanized after failing health

Last call for fall festival fun at big Northern Virginia farm

Last call for fall festival fun at big Northern Virginia farm

How to make sure Halloween doesn’t end with an emergency vet trip for your pets

How to make sure Halloween doesn’t end with an emergency vet trip for your pets

Pups, paths and an oath of paw-fice: Take a B.A.R.K. Ranger adventure with your dog

Pups, paths and an oath of paw-fice: Take a B.A.R.K. Ranger adventure with your dog

Cat missing after Haymarket house explosion found alive

Cat missing after Haymarket house explosion found alive

Pandas, side-by-side

October 26

WATCH: New National Zoo pandas are on a roll

Once locally extinct, Virginia’s bay scallops nearing sustainable levels

Once locally extinct, Virginia’s bay scallops nearing sustainable levels

When can we expect the new National Zoo pandas to bear cubs?

When can we expect the new National Zoo pandas to bear cubs?

Prince George’s Co. celebrates Horse Month in Maryland and the money it brings

Prince George’s Co. celebrates Horse Month in Maryland and the money it brings

Expert says ‘Mother Nature is putting a beat down’ on spotted lanternflies and you should too

Expert says ‘Mother Nature is putting a beat down’ on spotted lanternflies and you should too

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