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DC’s new baby elephant has a name
Rabies alert issued by Alexandria Health Department after fox tests positive
A stray Anne Arundel pig snags the good life in Pennsylvania
Why ‘rescuing’ a baby animal does more harm than good
Seuk’s Army takes flight from Culpeper Regional Airport with 22 rescue pets
An owl came down a chimney and perched on a Christmas tree in Arlington
More animals
As a new scam targets owners of lost pets, a local shelter offers a heads up
Animal shelters think creatively to help families keep their pets amid ‘crisis’
Young, wild and 3: Youngest panda celebrates last birthday at National Zoo
Woodbridge man accused of kicking kitten to death
Animal adoption fees waived at Loudoun Co. shelters for 1 day
Baboons, kangaroos and scorpions among animals now banned in Loudoun Co.
Newborn pygmy hippo gets swimming lessons at Metro Richmond Zoo
Loudoun Co. considering ban on exotic, venomous animals
Va. wildlife rehabilitators say good intentions can lead to poor outcomes for distressed animals
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