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.

'Murder Hornet' eradicated from U.S., officials remain cautious
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The Washington State Department of Agriculture and the United States Department of Agriculture announced the successful eradication of the northern giant hornet (previously known as a "murder hornet" or Asian giant hornet) from Washington state and the U.S. After three years without confirmed detections, officials declared the invasive species eradicated on Wednesday.

Baby elephant's viral facial expressions at TX zoo
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A baby elephant recently born at the Houston Zoo is going viral for its surprised-looking facial expressions.

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.

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. 

Seattle Humane Society facing challenges due to storm

The Seattle Humane Society is facing challenges following Tuesday’s major storm that hit the Pacific Northwest.