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.

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.

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.

Alligator snapping turtle found in Lake Washington near Kirkland, WA
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Kirkland Parks and Community Services announced that a lifeguard pulled out an alligator snapping turtle from underneath a dock at Juanita Beach. These animals are invasive in Washington state.