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.

Photos: Polish zoo celebrates birth of critically endangered Sumatran tigers

A Polish zoo is celebrating the birth of four bright-eyed Sumatran tiger cubs in what’s being hailed as “a breeding success on a global scale."

'What do you mean you're sorry?': Man wants answers after pet died while in care of sitter hired on Rover

What began as a day at the Grand Canyon for a Buckeye man ended in tragedy, as his pet died while he was in the care of a dogsitter who he hired via a website named Rover. Now, the man is seeking justice for what happened.

Dog rescued by troopers on I-75 ahead of Hurricane Milton not reunited with family despite rumors: LCHS

A dog who gained national attention after being rescued by a state trooper who found him tied to a pole in belly-high water as Hurricane Milton approached is safe at the Leon County Humane Society. 

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.