Timeline: Bird flu outbreak kills big cats at shelter south of Seattle
Workers at the sanctuary, located south of Seattle, are devastated after losing 20 big cats to bird flu in a matter of days.
Arizona dog found with heartbreaking note from family looks for forever home
A four-year-old lab mix was found with a heartbreaking note from his family, who said they "had no choice" but to leave him at an Arizona Humane shelter in Phoenix.
A glimmer of hope: J-Pod’s new calf seen with Tahlequah, the grieving WA orca
Orcas in our region have seen record-breaking highs, and heartbreaking lows this year. We look at what has gone well for them, and the challenges they face now.
20 big cats dead after bird flu outbreak at WA animal sanctuary
An animal shelter in Shelton, Washington is grappling with a devastating bird flu outbreak that killed 20 of its big cats last week, including a Bengal tiger.
Baby elephant's viral facial expressions at TX zoo
A baby elephant recently born at the Houston Zoo is going viral for its surprised-looking facial expressions.
35 dogs, 18 cats, 1 horse removed from property in Roy, WA
Dozens of dogs and other animals have been rescued from a suspected illegal breeding operation in Roy.
Salish Sea welcomes first Gray Whale of the season as 'Little Patch' returns
The Salish Sea has welcomed its first North Puget Sound gray whale of the season, as 'Little Patch' made an early return.
Tacoma animal shelter caring for 6 severely malnourished puppies
Six freezing, severely malnourished puppies were rescued and are being cared for at the Humane Society for Tacoma and Pierce County
Here's a look at the top pet names of 2024
Rover had the top pet names for male and females pets, as well as other unique subcategories such as “It Girl" names, food names, and more.
Rover's 2024 top US pet names highlight pop culture, comfort foods
For pet parents, 2024 was a year to celebrate creativity, culture and the comfort of naming their pets after what they love most.
Island County residents worry of possible pet serial killer after 2 dogs killed, 2 missing
Investigators are asking for tips to find the person or people responsible for brutally killing two family dogs on Whidbey Island and leaving them at the Dugualla State Park north trailhead.
2025 TSA Canine Calendar: Meet the dogs
It’s the most wonderful time of the year, if you’re a dog lover.
Video: Playful fox jumps around on slippery, snow-covered car
A man’s car became a fox’s winter playground amid a snowstorm earlier this month.
Woman serves Thanksgiving feast to neighborhood animals
A woman in Ohio served a Thanksgiving feast to the neighborhood animals.
Police seek suspect after dog is thrown from car window, euthanized after broken spine
Police in Commerce City, Colorado, are searching for the individual who threw a dog from a car window on November 23, causing a broken spine.
Watch: Adorable cat rescued from drainpipe
The cat was not injured after firefighters removed the animal from the drainpipe.
2 Minnesota turkeys pardoned by President Joe Biden
Two turkeys named Peach and Blossom from Minnesota have been pardoned by President Joe Biden.
What happens when hungry cow won't leave? Hilarious encounter captured on video
A comical video captured in Virginia shows a cow leaning into a car window and licking a laughing woman as she fed it.
Canadian zoo blames human error for gorilla’s tragic death: 'She will be deeply missed by all'
The Wilder Institute/Calgary Zoo in Canada attributed the tragic death of a 2-year-old western lowland gorilla, Eyare, to human error.



















