New Everett, WA space offers community hub for dogs and owners

Dog owners in western Washington know the struggle: when the rainy season hits, keeping their four-legged companion exercised usually means dealing with soggy fur, muddy paws, and slippery public parks.

New indoor dog park 'Pawsome Park and Lodge' opens in Everett
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Dog owners across the Pacific Northwest know keeping their four-legged friends active during the rainy season can turn into a muddy mess. But now, parents have a brand new spot to gather.

Higher risk for deer collisions in the fall
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As the nation dives deeper into fall, wildlife experts are warning millions of people nationwide to take caution behind the wheel.

Marysville, WA family searching for horse lost in Mount Adams Wilderness

A Marysville family is hoping the community can help find their lost horse after she disappeared in the Mount Adams Wilderness in October.

Marysville family searches for missing horse
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A family in Marysville is hoping the community can help bring their lost horse Cheyenne home after she disappeared in the Mount Adams Wilderness Area.

More than 1,100 chinchillas rescued from neglected Ohio breeding facility

More than 1,100 chinchillas were rescued from an Ohio breeding facility after federal investigators documented alleged violations of the Animal Welfare Act, including filthy cages.

Dead birds found in Monroe, WA spark bird flu concerns

A number of birds found either dead or showing symptoms of bird flu are raising concerns in Monroe, Washington.

Yakima County, WA resident dies from bird flu linked to dairy cattle

Yakima County resident died in the hospital over the weekend from bird flu after being exposed at a dairy facility with infected cattle.

Bears euthanized after attacking woman in backyard in Index
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Two bears suspected of mauling a woman in her backyard and causing serious injuries in Index have been put down by wildlife officials.

Two bears euthanized after woman attacked in backyard in Index, WA

Wildlife officers euthanized two black bears after a woman was seriously injured in a bear attack in Index, Washington on Sunday.

FDA warns pet owners after salmonella found in frozen cat food

The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is alerting pet owners to not feed their cats Darwin’s Natural Pet Products Natural Selections Chicken Recipe for Cats after two samples tested positive for Salmonella. 

Watch: Deer seen crashing through apartment window in Wisconsin

Two Appleton, Wisconsin, police officers were unfazed as a deer crashed through the window of an apartment while no one was home.

Watch: Deputies in Oklahoma capture escaped caiman after months on the loose

After searching for several months, deputies in Cleveland County, Oklahoma have finally apprehended a pet caiman that had been on the loose in a neighborhood.

Woman hospitalized after bear attacks her near home in Index, WA

A woman was treated at the hospital Sunday morning after a black bear attacked her while she was walking her dog in her backyard.

Impacts of growing vet shortage in WA
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Washington is one state facing a growing shortage of veterinary professionals, a crisis that extends beyond pet care to threaten the nation's agricultural food security.

How a Renton, WA program and an alpaca are fighting vet shortages

Washington is one state facing a growing shortage of veterinary professionals, a crisis that extends beyond pet care to threaten the nation's agricultural food security.

Washington faces growing veterinarian shortage
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To help combat Washington's ongoing veterinarian shortage, programs like Pima Medical Institute in Renton are providing  hands-on training with farm animals, like Sriracha the Alpaca.