Video shows Tacoma police chase loose pig through town

Police officers in Tacoma had an unusual suspect this week when they were tasked with tracking down an escaped pig.

Bird flu kills rare goose at Seattle's Woodland Park Zoo

A rare goose at Woodland Park Zoo died from the bird flu, and the zoo is now implementing safety precautions to prevent the virus from spreading.

Arctic fox rescued in Portland, OR finds new forever home in Wisconsin

The Arctic fox that made headlines after being rescued in Oregon has found a new forever home at Ochsner Park Zoo in Wisconsin. 

Arctic fox rescued in OR finds new forever home in Wisconsin
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The Arctic fox that made headlines after being rescued in Oregon has found a new forever home at Ochsner Park Zoo in Wisconsin. The young fox with snowy white fur will receive behind-the-scenes care from Oregon Zoo veterinarians until Nov. 14, which is when she will be moved to her new home at Ochsner Park Zoo in Wisconsin. (Video: Oregon Zoo)

Caught on camera: Horses on the run corralled in Tacoma

The Grit City turned into the wild west as two horses ran wild through the streets before being corralled by cowboys Tuesday night.

WA Southern Resident orca reported missing

A Southern Resident orca that was last seen over the summer has been reported missing, researchers said.

Escaped monkeys update: 1 safe, 42 still loose

Officials say one of 43 monkeys bred for medical research that escaped a compound in South Carolina has been recovered unharmed.

Suspect ID sought in Woodland Park Zoo animal cruelty case

The Woodland Park Zoo is asking for the public's help in identifying a male suspect in an animal cruelty case.

Peanut the squirrel seized, euthanized in NY state raid; Elon Musk reacts

The news has sparked widespread backlash, with even Elon Musk weighing in after retweeting a post that urged, “The government should leave people and their animals alone."

Instagram-famous pet squirrel Peanut seized by authorities in New York

Based on Peanut’s Instagram account, he's clearly no ordinary squirrel. He knows how to jump with precision, wears a trendy cowboy hat, and even eats waffles.

Gray wolves illegally shot in WA; reward offered for information

Two gray wolves have been illegally killed in Washington. Now, federal and state law enforcement agencies are offering a reward for information.

Pioneering pacemaker wolf Shila dies at Seattle's Woodland Park Zoo

Woodland Park Zoo has announced the death of its last gray wolf, Shila, credited with being possibly the first of her species to receive a pacemaker.

WA wildlife authorities greenlight coastal razor clam digs at 4 beaches

Washington wildlife authorities have authorized a five-day November razor clam dig. More days will be cleared if testing remains within approved guidelines.

Should elephants be considered people? A Colorado court may decide

An animal rights group has asked the court to decide whether five elephants that have lived at the same Colorado zoo for decades are considered persons under the law.

Woodinville, WA man claims Value Village kicked him out over service dogs

A Woodinville man says he was asked to leave a Value Village store this week after an employee questioned the legitimacy of his two service dogs.

Nearly 60 kittens arrive in Seattle, need homes after hurricane rescue

The kittens were already available for adoption before the hurricane hit but were transferred to free up space in Tennessee shelters overwhelmed by the storm's impact.

White animal seen wandering in Portland, OR identified as Arctic fox

Animal rescuers safely captured a white animal seen wandering around Portland, Oregon, and positively identified it as an Arctic fox.