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Virginia opossum named Basil finds new home at National Zoo

Credit: Courtesy The National Zoo

Virginia opossum named Basil finds new home at National Zoo

DC restricts use of business space where dogs drowned; Bowser meets with pet owners

DC restricts use of business space where dogs drowned; Bowser meets with pet owners

Dozens of fluffy, purebred cats have popped up in Montgomery Co.

Dozens of fluffy, purebred cats have popped up in Montgomery Co.

Why are so many pet owners surrendering them? Loudoun Co. shelter sees ‘huge increase’

Why are so many pet owners surrendering them? Loudoun Co. shelter sees ‘huge increase’

‘We could have done things differently’: 911 call center director on the deadly District Dogs flood

‘We could have done things differently’: 911 call center director on the deadly District Dogs flood

Young, wild and 3: Youngest panda celebrates last birthday at National Zoo

Young, wild and 3: Youngest panda celebrates last birthday at National Zoo

More Animals & Pets

Your pet is priceless to you, but the law says they’re property

Your pet is priceless to you, but the law says they’re property

Residents of a Md. apartment thought they saw an alligator. It turned out to be some kind of lizard

Residents of a Md. apartment thought they saw an alligator. It turned out to be some kind of lizard

‘A little bit of peace’: Northeast DC dog owners hold vigil for drowned dogs

‘A little bit of peace’: Northeast DC dog owners hold vigil for drowned dogs

Canine influenza making rounds through DC-area pet hospitals, shelters

Canine influenza making rounds through DC-area pet hospitals, shelters

DC woman grapples with dog’s drowning death: ‘This could have all been prevented’

DC woman grapples with dog’s drowning death: ‘This could have all been prevented’

Alligators in Beltsville? Apartment residents warned to be careful while walking pets

Alligators in Beltsville? Apartment residents warned to be careful while walking pets

Cats at Loudoun Co. shopping center may have caused rabies exposure, health dept. says

Cats at Loudoun Co. shopping center may have caused rabies exposure, health dept. says

Eat and pet your way through the Montgomery Co. Agricultural Fair as it returns for its 74th year

Eat and pet your way through the Montgomery Co. Agricultural Fair as it returns for its 74th year

40 cats rescued in Loudoun Co. pet hoarding investigation, shelter asks for donations

40 cats rescued in Loudoun Co. pet hoarding investigation, shelter asks for donations

DC vets discuss the purrfect way to keep cats happy at home while on vacation

DC vets discuss the purrfect way to keep cats happy at home while on vacation

Got rats? These cats are here to help

Got rats? These cats are here to help

Border-crossing cows on the moo-ve through Prince George’s Co.

Border-crossing cows on the moo-ve through Prince George’s Co.

DC Libraries wants to hear you ROAR!

DC Libraries wants to hear you ROAR!

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

‘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

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