Most popular cat and dog names of 2025
When it comes to our furry friends, there are endless choices when it comes to cat and dog names. The team at Rover.com has released their annual report of top cat and dog names.
When it comes to our furry friends, there are endless choices when it comes to cat and dog names. The team at Rover.com has released their annual report of top cat and dog names.
Floodwaters recede, but concerns grow for Washington salmon runs
Floodwaters in Washington are receding, but wildlife officials warn recent flooding may have caused serious damage to salmon eggs and habitat.
Floodwaters in Washington are receding, but wildlife officials warn recent flooding may have caused serious damage to salmon eggs and habitat.
Gifting farm animals this holiday season
When you think of waking up to a new animal on Christmas morning, most probably think of a car or dog. But gifting farm animals is a growing trend, helping pull families in other countries out of poverty.
When you think of waking up to a new animal on Christmas morning, most probably think of a car or dog. But gifting farm animals is a growing trend, helping pull families in other countries out of poverty.
Dog killed, 8 injured in Bremerton, WA pitbull attack
One dog was killed and eight people were injured after multiple pit bulls attacked another dog in unincorporated Bremerton.
One dog was killed and eight people were injured after multiple pit bulls attacked another dog in unincorporated Bremerton.
Wilson the bulldog rescued from flooding in Hamilton, WA
The Washington State Department of Fish and Wildlife posted police body camera video of a water evacuation in Hamilton last week. Wilson the bulldog got to ride on a kayak and was carried to safety with his two owners.
The Washington State Department of Fish and Wildlife posted police body camera video of a water evacuation in Hamilton last week. Wilson the bulldog got to ride on a kayak and was carried to safety with his two owners.
Everett, WA animal shelter evacuating due to risk of flooding from rising Snohomish River
The Everett Animal Shelter is planning to move its animals into foster care due to flood risks from the rising water levels of the Snohomish River.
The Everett Animal Shelter is planning to move its animals into foster care due to flood risks from the rising water levels of the Snohomish River.
Dog food company recalls 300 cases sold nationwide over plastic contamination fears
A dog food company recalled 300 cases of frozen food this week over possible plastic contamination.
A dog food company recalled 300 cases of frozen food this week over possible plastic contamination.
'A miracle happened': Lifeguards rescue runaway dog swept out to sea in rip current
A beloved black lab mix named Sadie had luck, lifeguards and an AirTag on her side when she escaped from the San Diego home she was visiting and got swept out to sea by a rip current.
A beloved black lab mix named Sadie had luck, lifeguards and an AirTag on her side when she escaped from the San Diego home she was visiting and got swept out to sea by a rip current.
Raccoon breaks into Virginia liquor store, gets drunk, passes out
One party animal was out of control this Thanksgiving weekend. A raccoon broke into a liquor store in Virginia last Friday, and officers found it passed out with a bunch of broken bottles.
One party animal was out of control this Thanksgiving weekend. A raccoon broke into a liquor store in Virginia last Friday, and officers found it passed out with a bunch of broken bottles.
Equine Herpesvirus outbreak impacting some WA horse owners
Some local horse owners are keeping an extra close watch on their hooved companions, after a national outbreak of equine herpesvirus. It all happened after a show in Texas.
Some local horse owners are keeping an extra close watch on their hooved companions, after a national outbreak of equine herpesvirus. It all happened after a show in Texas.
Seattle man, dogs stalked by coyote in Volunteer Park
A Seattle man says a casual holiday weekend stroll in Volunteer Park took a frightening turn when a coyote came within feet of him and two small dogs in broad daylight.
A Seattle man says a casual holiday weekend stroll in Volunteer Park took a frightening turn when a coyote came within feet of him and two small dogs in broad daylight.
Equine herpesvirus in horses spreads to WA
An equine herpesvirus outbreak in Texas has spread nationally, with two cases being confirmed in Washington state.
An equine herpesvirus outbreak in Texas has spread nationally, with two cases being confirmed in Washington state.
Seattle's 'Thanksgiving for All' draws hundreds, helps pets for the holidays
Around 500 people celebrated the holiday at "Thanksgiving for All" in Seattle on Thursday.
Around 500 people celebrated the holiday at "Thanksgiving for All" in Seattle on Thursday.
Invasive European green crabs discovered in WA's Skagit Bay
European green crabs were discovered in Washington's Skagit Bay for the first time.
European green crabs were discovered in Washington's Skagit Bay for the first time.
San Diego Zoo’s oldest resident, 141-year-old tortoise Gramma, dies
Gramma, the San Diego Zoo’s oldest resident and one of the world’s oldest Galapagos tortoises, has died at the estimated age of 141.
Gramma, the San Diego Zoo’s oldest resident and one of the world’s oldest Galapagos tortoises, has died at the estimated age of 141.
New USDA website centralizes info in fight against New World screwworm parasite threatening U.S. livestock
The U.S Department of Agriculture (USDA) has launched a new website to centralize federal agencies as they work together to protect livestock, wildlife, and the public’s health against the New World screwworm parasite.
The U.S Department of Agriculture (USDA) has launched a new website to centralize federal agencies as they work together to protect livestock, wildlife, and the public’s health against the New World screwworm parasite.
FDA authorizes drug to treat cats and kittens infected with New World screwworm
In October, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for the first time ever issued an Emergency Use Authorization (EUA) for a drug to treat dogs and puppies infected with the parasite New World screwworm (NWS). Now it’s doing the same approval to treat kittens and cats.
In October, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for the first time ever issued an Emergency Use Authorization (EUA) for a drug to treat dogs and puppies infected with the parasite New World screwworm (NWS). Now it’s doing the same approval to treat kittens and cats.
Grizzly bear attacks students, teachers in British Columbia; 11 injured
A grizzly bear attacked a group of students and teachers on a walking trail in British Columbia, Canada, injuring 11 people, two of them critically.
A grizzly bear attacked a group of students and teachers on a walking trail in British Columbia, Canada, injuring 11 people, two of them critically.
After Oregon whale tragedy, advocates fear marine life protections may unravel
Draft legislation aims to amend the Marine Mammal Protection Act, potentially easing restrictions on species protection.
Draft legislation aims to amend the Marine Mammal Protection Act, potentially easing restrictions on species protection.
Photos: Great ape escape forces lockdown at Indiana zoo
Officials at the Indianapolis Zoo responded to a great ape escape on Friday.
Officials at the Indianapolis Zoo responded to a great ape escape on Friday.