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‘Potty breaks only’ for dogs during midday summer heat, says local veterinarian

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‘Potty breaks only’ for dogs during midday summer heat, says local veterinarian

9 Shih Tzus rescued in DC animal neglect investigation

9 Shih Tzus rescued in DC animal neglect investigation

July 27

Crowds watch Chincoteague wild ponies complete 98th annual swim in Virginia

Md. disability advocates on what can be done to improve service animal access, address shortage

Md. disability advocates on what can be done to improve service animal access, address shortage

Sharks may be on your TV this week, but dolphins are in a bay or river nearby

Sharks may be on your TV this week, but dolphins are in a bay or river nearby

The National Zoo’s favorite panda mama is old enough to rent a car

The National Zoo’s favorite panda mama is old enough to rent a car

More Animals & Pets

‘This crisis is not over’: Overpopulated Montgomery Co. animal shelter on how you can help

‘This crisis is not over’: Overpopulated Montgomery Co. animal shelter on how you can help

Fairfax Co. animal shelter sees surge in kennel cough. Here’s how you can help

Fairfax Co. animal shelter sees surge in kennel cough. Here’s how you can help

An egg-ceptional rescue: Chicks saved from Fairfax Co. dumpster

An egg-ceptional rescue: Chicks saved from Fairfax Co. dumpster

Va. appeals court rules dog owner can sue vet for pet’s rehab

Va. appeals court rules dog owner can sue vet for pet’s rehab

Dinosaur Park in Laurel reveal the largest theropod fossil in Eastern North America

Dinosaur Park in Laurel reveal the largest theropod fossil in Eastern North America

Frederick Co. fox tests positive for rabies

Frederick Co. fox tests positive for rabies

$5K reward offered for info on person leaving fishhook-embedded sausages in Alexandria

$5K reward offered for info on person leaving fishhook-embedded sausages in Alexandria

Rockville man charged with stealing two French bulldogs at gunpoint in DC

Rockville man charged with stealing two French bulldogs at gunpoint in DC

Fishhook-embedded sausage found in Alexandria, sparking animal welfare concerns

Fishhook-embedded sausage found in Alexandria, sparking animal welfare concerns

Taking your dog for a walk? Get off your phone and do this instead

Taking your dog for a walk? Get off your phone and do this instead

Capital Caring Health provides robotic pets to veterans

Capital Caring Health provides robotic pets to veterans

Pets hate fireworks? DC-area veterinarian offers some tips on helping furry friends enjoy July Fourth

Pets hate fireworks? DC-area veterinarian offers some tips on helping furry friends enjoy July Fourth

Are Washingtonians too chicken to eat ‘lab-grown’ meat?

Are Washingtonians too chicken to eat ‘lab-grown’ meat?

Fetch a new pet at free adoption event in Upper Marlboro

Fetch a new pet at free adoption event in Upper Marlboro

Emergency plans for pet owners: what you need to know

Emergency plans for pet owners: what you need to know

‘Tiger King’ trainer ‘Doc’ convicted of four felonies in Virginia

‘Tiger King’ trainer ‘Doc’ convicted of four felonies in Virginia

Oh my! No lions or tigers, but plenty of bears in DC-area suburbs

Oh my! No lions or tigers, but plenty of bears in DC-area suburbs

‘Paw-sitive energy’: Commanders name new team dog for 2023 season

‘Paw-sitive energy’: Commanders name new team dog for 2023 season

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