Thousands head to Pacifica to watch World Dog Surfing Championships
Thousands of fans and dog lovers came from all over the world to watch dogs surf at Linda Mar Beach.
Meet Audio, a Tennessee kitten with 4 ears
This little ear-resistible feline, named Audio due to his built-in surround-sound speakers, is estimated to be nearly 9 weeks old and weighs just over 2 pounds.
Cat stolen from Puyallup PetSmart is adopted after being rescued in South Hill parking lot
Rylie the cat has found a new home after being cat-napped by a thief at a Puyallup PetSmart.
Missouri police dog dies in hot patrol car after air conditioner malfunctions
The Arnold Police Department said 4-year-old Vader passed away from heat exhaustion on Wednesday when temperatures reached the mid-90s that day.
Flying with your dog? New CDC rules take effect: Here's what to know
The new dog import rules apply to those returning from a trip overseas with a dog, visiting the U.S., or adopting a dog from abroad.
‘DOGust 1st’ 2024: August 1 is the universal birthday for pets adopted from the shelter
Pet owners who adopted a dog from a shelter or rescue organization but don’t know their furry friend’s birthday now have a solution: DOGust 1st.
San Juan Island works to save one of the rarest butterflies in North America
The Island Marble Butterfly was thought to be extinct for almost 100 years, but in 1998 it was re-discovered during a prairie survey at American Camp in San Juan Island National Historical Park.
PETA files complaint at University of Washington's AZ primate facility
PETA has announced they have filed a complaint against a University of Washington primate facility in Mesa, urging an investigation into 49 workplace safety violations at the site.
Pets can smell your stress, study finds
A new study reveals that dogs can detect human stress through their sense of smell, reacting emotionally to higher levels of the hormone cortisol in sweat.
Edmonds passes backyard breeding ban amid overwhelmed animal shelters
Animal shelters across Puget Sound are overwhelmed with an influx of animals, prompting the Edmonds City Council to take action with a new ban on backyard breeding.
Bear seemingly tightrope-walks across fence in Florida neighborhood: 'Let it do its thing'
A balancing bear stole the show in a Florida neighborhood last week – and no, the circus wasn't in town!
Missing pet tegu found after being mistaken for alligator in Granite Falls
A pet tegu was mistaken for an alligator by law enforcement in Snohomish County, and the reptile remains missing despite its recent sighting.
WA police warn of scam targeting ‘missing pet’ posters
Sumner Police and Metro Animal Services say that someone has been calling pet owners, claiming to be animal control, and threatening to kill their pet if they don’t hand over some money.
'Potty-mouthed' parrot finds home in New York after hundreds apply to adopt him
A foul-mouthed parrot named Pepper has found a forever home after grabbing attention on Facebook and attracting would-be adopters from across the country.
Woman says rescue dog saved her life after ‘high levels’ of carbon monoxide detected in home
“She would not let me sleep,” Samantha Griffin said of her rescue dog, Luna.
'Hero Cat' alerts Maryland family to house fire, dies from smoke inhalation: officials
A cat named Prince is being credited with saving the lives of sleeping occupants of a home that caught fire in Maryland, giving its life to save its owners.
Dog that spent 473 days in shelter gets chance at ‘new life’
Bruno was dumped outside of a Virginia animal shelter in March 2023, along with his siblings.
Troopers capture wallaby in Pierce County
A wallaby that was spotted hopping around Parkland over the weekend was captured by troopers, and it was all caught on camera.
Adopted dog returned 8 years later before finding new forever family
The Pennsylvania SPCA says Max was adopted as a puppy 8 years ago, but “unforeseen circumstances" brought him back to the shelter last week.
Researchers discover new shark species in Puget Sound
Local researchers recently discovered two new shark species in Puget Sound waters and joint crews are working to determine how long they have been here and what their habits are.