Tacoma Humane Society urgently seeks medical fosters for cats and kittens
The Tacoma Humane Society is urgently seeking medical fosters for cats and kittens as it grapples with an influx of animals affected by ringworm.
Florida woman fights off gator dragging leashed puppy into creek while on walk
A dog and its owner are recovering after an alligator dragged them into a creek in Pasco County.
West Nile virus detected in horse in Yakima County, WA
The Washington State Department of Agriculture (WSDA) has reported its first case of West Nile virus infecting a horse in Yakima County.
Black bear black market: WA woman sentenced for wildlife trafficking
A Skagit County woman has been sentenced for various wildlife trafficking crimes, including selling black bear parts like organs and paws on the black market.
Southern resident orca pushes dead calf through WA waters
The fragile southern resident killer whale population suffers another blow this week as onlookers spot a dead calf in the waters.
Paws on deck: Washington State Ferries testing new pet policy
Washington State Ferries now allows leashed pets in indoor areas under a six-month pilot program.
SWAT team arrests kitten killing suspect in Burien, WA, planned human next
Detectives say Devon Detweiler admitted to torturing and killing four kittens and told a friend he wanted to kill a human next.
WA pink salmon populations surge in some Puget Sound areas, stagnant in others
Daily fishing limits for pink salmon are increasing in some Washington waters as the population sees a healthy return in 2025.
The Reptile Zoo in Monroe, WA updates hours, lowers admissions before closure
The zoo added a few updates online before it shuts down on Oct. 18.
Dog given less than 6 months to live cured of cancer after clinical trial
Lola has now been cancer free for two years.
Dog adoption fees waived at WA's Pasado's Safe Haven throughout September
Pasado's Safe Haven in Monroe is waiving adoption fees for dogs throughout September.
Maryland man injured after pet buffalo attacks him
Dick Wildes says at one point, he owned about 50 buffalo, and kept up to 30 on his farm in Hollywood, St. Mary’s County.
Bat tests positive for rabies in Cowlitz County, WA
Local authorities in Cowlitz County have confirmed that a bat tested positive for rabies on a resident's property last week.
103 Chiweenies rescued from home in Auburn, WA
Police and animal control officers rescued 103 dogs from a home in Auburn this week, marking one of the largest animal rescue efforts in the city’s history.
Abandoned pup with tragic past rescued after being stranded for days on Ohio river
The gray-brown terrier mix was spotted desperately huddled against the side of a lake freighter dock, where she barely had enough space to sit and stay dry above the lapping water.
Meet the 'super' pup voted TSA’s top dog for 2025
Meet Steeler, TSA’s 2025 top canine of the year!
Alligator snapping turtle found in Lake Washington
A lifeguard grabbed an alligator snapping turtle from under a dock in Lake Washington last week.
Oregon zoo owner facing hundreds of animal neglect charges
The owner of an Oregon zoo has been indicted on more than 300 counts of animal neglect and other charges after police said they found drugs and guns at the facility.
Data reveals the most popular dog breed in each state
A new report on America’s most popular dog breeds in 2025 highlights shifting trends in pet ownership across the country.
