Criminal charges against man accused of abandoning Trooper the dog during Hurricane Milton dropped

Criminal charges against the suspect who was accused of abandoning Troopers the dog along I-75 during Hurricane Milton evacuations were dropped by the Hillsborough State Attorney's Office. 

WA scientists test underwater cables to listen to whales communicate
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A team of scientists here in Washington is testing to see if fiber optic cables that carry internet signals can be used to listen to whales communicate.

Seattle dog daycare employee charged with animal cruelty

Dejean Bowens, charged with first-degree animal cruelty, pleaded not guilty after allegedly assaulting a dog at a Seattle kennel.

Sammamish goat yoga maintains WA animal sanctuary

If you’re looking for a good stretch, a smile and maybe even a snuggle, there’s a local yoga class that has you covered. The yoga proceeds are helping local animals.

Pierce County, WA shelter hosting fee-waived cat adoption events this weekend

Space at the Humane Society for Tacoma & Pierce County has been limited during ongoing construction, so the shelter is hosting fee-waived cat adoption events this weekend.

Reptile Zoo in Monroe, WA saved from closure, sets November reopening

The Reptile Zoo appears to have been saved, for now, after a recent spike in visitors staved off financial troubles for the Monroe, Washington destination.

Lost and found: Lowe’s store cat's 85-mile journey ends in happy reunion

A beloved Richmond Lowe’s store cat named Francine has been safely reunited with her home after an unexpected 85-mile journey to North Carolina.

The Reptile Zoo in Monroe, WA to remain open
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The Reptile Zoo in Monroe will remain open after announcing it would close in the spring.

Seattle's Woodland Park Zoo announces death of endangered Malayan Tiger Angin

The Woodland Park Zoo is down another Malayan tiger, after the animal's care team decided euthanasia was the humane path forward for the endangered species.

Return of the chinook marks start of salmon season in Issaquah, WA

Visitors are already lining bridges and creekside trails to watch chinook and coho push upstream into the Issaquah Salmon Hatchery.

Drone video shows endangered WA southern resident orca pod

The endangered orca population off the coast of Washington was captured in clear drone footage showing the resilient southern residents on the move.

J-Pod's extended stay in Puget Sound, WA brings new calf, unusual movements

J-Pod, a group of Southern Resident killer whales, was recently spotted in Puget Sound for seven consecutive days, marking a period of unusual and hopeful activity for the endangered population.

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.

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.