Raccoon crisis averted: WA woman stops feeding animals, they clear out

A group of more than 100 raccoons surrounding a Poulsbo woman’s home will not be euthanized, as they have started to disperse after the woman stopped feeding them.

Zoo mourns death of baby giraffe after tragic leg fracture

The Abilene Zoo in Texas is mourning the loss of Zahara, a baby giraffe who died on October 2 after suffering a severe leg fracture.

VIDEO: Nearly 100 cats rescued from unsanitary home in WA

Close to 100 cats were rescued from a hazardous, vacated apartment in Federal Way last week, including a day-old kitten found in a toilet.

New census shows drop in WA's Southern Resident Killer Whale population

Northwestern Washington's beloved Southern Resident Killer Whale population has dropped. Researchers say the drop is unfortunately what they have come to expect in recent years.

Joshua the goat escapes pumpkin patch to join town's half-marathon

Joshua’s owner didn’t know he was running in the competition until she saw photos circulating on social media of him with the runners.

Moo Deng isn’t the only viral zoo star: Meet these other adorable animals stealing hearts

Moo Deng isn’t the only viral zoo star! Discover other adorable animals like Pesto the penguin, Rocky the orangutan, and Fiona the hippo who are capturing hearts worldwide with their unique charm and lovable antics.

Moo Deng, the baby pygmy hippo, sparks viral makeup trend

Moo Deng, a baby pygmy hippo from Thailand, has inspired a viral makeup trend featuring glossy skin and soft pink blush. TikTok creators are recreating the look, making the hippo a sensation in the beauty world.

Beer label contest aims to support local shelter pets
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You can help support local shelter animals by giving your own pet the chance to become a local celebrity. It's all thanks to a very special photo contest.

Rescued from cockfighting rings, Washington animal rescue on blitz to rehome roosters

Heartwood Haven has turned negative news coverage into a positive change for how the state handles cockfighting ring busts, rescuing roosters that would normally be euthanized.

Hundreds pay tribute to grandmother killed in Seattle carjacking

Melanie Roberts gave an emotional tribute to her grandmother, Ruth Dalton, as walkers on two and four feet took to the streets to honor the legacy of one of their favorite members of the community.

7-foot shark was eaten by even bigger shark, researchers suspect

A pregnant 7-foot porbeagle shark appeared to have been eaten by an even larger shark in what researchers believe is the first such evidence of the ocean hunter becoming the hunted.

WA animal sanctuary turns to public for help rehoming cockfighting roosters

Spurred by the tragedy in Yakima, Heartwood Haven workers are trying to change the common misnomer that the abused roosters cannot be rehomed because they are mean and aggressive.

Lost and found: Texas family's beloved cat returns home after 2,000-mile adventure

The skinny stray cat's experiences and the encounters he made along the way are mysteries that will forever fascinate. Yet one thing is certain: The pet's owners are sleeping better tonight, reunited with their first family cat after a two-year search.