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.
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.
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.
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.
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!
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.
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.
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.
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.
“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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Body cameras contradict WA deputies' timeline in mass rooster shooting
A plan to send dozens of former cockfighting roosters to animal sanctuaries, was blocked when Yakima County deputies made the decision to shoot and kill them over fears that the birds would be moved in the dead of night if they left them on the property.
A plan to send dozens of former cockfighting roosters to animal sanctuaries, was blocked when Yakima County deputies made the decision to shoot and kill them over fears that the birds would be moved in the dead of night if they left them on the property.
Family reunited with missing puppy scared off by fireworks
A Bay Area family has been reunited with their lost puppy after it was scared away by fireworks on the Fourth of July.
A Bay Area family has been reunited with their lost puppy after it was scared away by fireworks on the Fourth of July.
2 Bald Eagles rescued after fighting each other in Federal Way
Several local agencies helped rescue two bald eagles that fought each other and got stuck in a tree in Federal Way several weeks ago.
Several local agencies helped rescue two bald eagles that fought each other and got stuck in a tree in Federal Way several weeks ago.
This is how much it costs to have a pet in 2024
Many Americans have a pet who they consider to be part of the family. But dog and cat owners don’t always anticipate how much the related expenses can be.
Many Americans have a pet who they consider to be part of the family. But dog and cat owners don’t always anticipate how much the related expenses can be.
South Padre Island shark attacks injure 4, officials say
Four people were injured in shark attacks on South Padre Island on the Fourth of July.
Four people were injured in shark attacks on South Padre Island on the Fourth of July.
Cat stolen from Puyallup PetSmart: ‘What are they going to do with my cat?’
A person was caught on camera in a Puyallup PetSmart store stealing one of the cats that was up for adoption.
A person was caught on camera in a Puyallup PetSmart store stealing one of the cats that was up for adoption.