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Stop clucking around: Expert visits Fairfax Co. to offer chicken care tips

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Stop clucking around: Expert visits Fairfax Co. to offer chicken care tips

Fairfax Co. police officers recruited to help secure the Olympics in Paris

Fairfax Co. police officers recruited to help secure the Olympics in Paris

Mooooove over ‘Shark Week,’ it’s time for ‘Cow Week’ on MPT

Mooooove over ‘Shark Week,’ it’s time for ‘Cow Week’ on MPT

Some of the world’s cleanest pigs, raised to grow kidneys and hearts for humans, are in Va.

Some of the world’s cleanest pigs, raised to grow kidneys and hearts for humans, are in Va.

2 additional dogs reported to have died after stay at Virginia PetSmart hotel already under investigation

2 additional dogs reported to have died after stay at Virginia PetSmart hotel already under investigation

Dog stolen from car in Southeast DC is back home

Dog stolen from car in Southeast DC is back home

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Fishing limitations in effect for Maryland as heat wave brings up water temps

Fishing limitations in effect for Maryland as heat wave brings up water temps

Where’s Theo the Shih Tzu? Dog stolen from car in Southeast DC

Where’s Theo the Shih Tzu? Dog stolen from car in Southeast DC

As a new scam targets owners of lost pets, a local shelter offers a heads up

As a new scam targets owners of lost pets, a local shelter offers a heads up

Rain and lots of it wanted: DC-area farmers keep a close eye on drought conditions

Rain and lots of it wanted: DC-area farmers keep a close eye on drought conditions

Veterinarian shares tips on picking the right boarding facility, protecting your pet while there

Veterinarian shares tips on picking the right boarding facility, protecting your pet while there

Police: Suspect sought in Southeast DC dognapping

Police: Suspect sought in Southeast DC dognapping

A DC woman had her dog stolen at gunpoint. A week later, he’s back at home

A DC woman had her dog stolen at gunpoint. A week later, he’s back at home

National Zoo’s oldest sea lion, who ‘always kept keepers on their toes,’ dies at 19

National Zoo’s oldest sea lion, who ‘always kept keepers on their toes,’ dies at 19

What pet owners can learn from the story of a lost dog that was returned 6 months later

What pet owners can learn from the story of a lost dog that was returned 6 months later

Like your outfit? Mosquitoes might too

Like your outfit? Mosquitoes might too

DC-area veterinarian’s tips for helping dogs frightened by the sound of fireworks

DC-area veterinarian’s tips for helping dogs frightened by the sound of fireworks

Fairfax City turtles will get new homes ahead of Ashby Pond construction

Fairfax City turtles will get new homes ahead of Ashby Pond construction

Arlington Co. recommends sharpshooters to reduce deer population in county parks

Arlington Co. recommends sharpshooters to reduce deer population in county parks

Virginia commission lifts ban on winter dredging for blue crabs; opponents of decision snap back

Virginia commission lifts ban on winter dredging for blue crabs; opponents of decision snap back

Burt Ward, Robin from TV’s ‘Batman,’ receives presidential honor for rescuing over 15,500 pets

Burt Ward, Robin from TV’s ‘Batman,’ receives presidential honor for rescuing over 15,500 pets

Adoption rates are slowing, but the influx of dogs at a DC shelter is not

Adoption rates are slowing, but the influx of dogs at a DC shelter is not

What to know before letting your pup swim in a pool or lake this summer

What to know before letting your pup swim in a pool or lake this summer

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