‘This is just cruel’: Harbor seal shot in head, now fighting to survive
A harbor seal found shot in Hood Canal is in critical condition at a Des Moines wildlife hospital.
A harbor seal found shot in Hood Canal is in critical condition at a Des Moines wildlife hospital.
Palouse Pet Pantry debuts Tuesday
There's a new program dedicated to making sure no pets go hungry on the Palouse.
There's a new program dedicated to making sure no pets go hungry on the Palouse.
Left behind at Las Vegas airport, dog ‘JetBlue’ now has a forever home
A dog that was tied to a baggage sizer and abandoned at a Las Vegas airport earlier this month has found a new home with the police officer who helped rescue him.
A dog that was tied to a baggage sizer and abandoned at a Las Vegas airport earlier this month has found a new home with the police officer who helped rescue him.
'Soft Gold': The maritime fur trade that wiped out Washington’s sea otters
For more than a century, sea otters vanished from Washington’s waters, hunted to extinction. Now, their slow return is bringing a boost to coastal ecosystems.
For more than a century, sea otters vanished from Washington’s waters, hunted to extinction. Now, their slow return is bringing a boost to coastal ecosystems.
How the fur trade nearly erased Washington's sea otters
For more than a century, sea otters vanished from Washington’s waters, hunted to extinction and nearly erased from local history. Today, conservationists say their slow return to the coast underscores both the damage of the past and the promise of recovery.
For more than a century, sea otters vanished from Washington’s waters, hunted to extinction and nearly erased from local history. Today, conservationists say their slow return to the coast underscores both the damage of the past and the promise of recovery.
Orphaned baby monkey finds comfort in stuffed animal after being abandoned by mother at birth
Huge lines are forming outside a small zoo in Japan, all for one tiny monkey and the stuffed animal he refuses to let go of.
Huge lines are forming outside a small zoo in Japan, all for one tiny monkey and the stuffed animal he refuses to let go of.
Photos: Wolfdog joins race, crosses finish line at Olympic ski event
A Czechoslovakian wolfdog named Nazghul was on a walk with its owner when it escaped onto an Olympic race course and joined the women’s cross-country skiing team sprint.
A Czechoslovakian wolfdog named Nazghul was on a walk with its owner when it escaped onto an Olympic race course and joined the women’s cross-country skiing team sprint.
Dog found tied, abandoned at Las Vegas airport; owner arrested at gate
A woman was arrested at Harry Reid International Airport on Feb. 2 after allegedly tying her dog to a baggage sizer at a JetBlue ticket counter and leaving it.
A woman was arrested at Harry Reid International Airport on Feb. 2 after allegedly tying her dog to a baggage sizer at a JetBlue ticket counter and leaving it.
Multi-agency federal effort cracking down on abusive dog breeders and dogfighting rings
A coordinated effort among multiple federal agencies is targeting repeat dog welfare violators to ensure compliance with the Animal Welfare Act (AWA) and hold them accountable.
A coordinated effort among multiple federal agencies is targeting repeat dog welfare violators to ensure compliance with the Animal Welfare Act (AWA) and hold them accountable.
Reptile Zoo says goodbye to Monroe, WA community following attempts to save business
The Reptile Zoo in Monroe, Washington is finally closing after multiple attempts to save the beloved business. Presidents Day will be the last day of operations.
The Reptile Zoo in Monroe, Washington is finally closing after multiple attempts to save the beloved business. Presidents Day will be the last day of operations.
University of Washington identifies 8 new bee species in Washington
UW researchers have identified eight bee species never before recorded in Washington state.
UW researchers have identified eight bee species never before recorded in Washington state.
How people treat their pets is a good indicator of how they treat others, study finds
When it comes to relationships, a new study by Rover finds that pets are the ultimate green flag and how someone treats their pet is how they will treat others.
When it comes to relationships, a new study by Rover finds that pets are the ultimate green flag and how someone treats their pet is how they will treat others.
Puppy Bowl 2026: What time, how to watch
Puppy Bowl XXII, the fluffiest day in football, is here.
Puppy Bowl XXII, the fluffiest day in football, is here.
Tacoma, WA pet shelter offering Valentine's Day $14 pet adoption fees
In celebration of Valentine's Day, the Tacoma Animal Shelter is hoping residents' open hearts will extend to pets in need of a forever home. There's also a way to give them a celebration without adopting.
In celebration of Valentine's Day, the Tacoma Animal Shelter is hoping residents' open hearts will extend to pets in need of a forever home. There's also a way to give them a celebration without adopting.
WATCH: Coyote eyes off-leash dogs at Montrose Beach
A video showing a coyote watching off-leash dogs at Montrose Beach is getting attention as people share more coyote sightings online across Chicago.
A video showing a coyote watching off-leash dogs at Montrose Beach is getting attention as people share more coyote sightings online across Chicago.
Amazon’s Ring expands AI-powered network to help locate lost dogs
Amazon’s Ring is rolling out a feature to help locate missing dogs – and it’s available even to people who don’t own the company's devices.
Amazon’s Ring is rolling out a feature to help locate missing dogs – and it’s available even to people who don’t own the company's devices.
Puppies get new "leash" on life after near-death drug exposure
The six puppies that could have died due to likely exposure to drugs in Snohomish County have found new homes.
The six puppies that could have died due to likely exposure to drugs in Snohomish County have found new homes.
'Lucky' WA pup adopted after being rescued from fentanyl overdose
Six puppies found unresponsive in Snohomish County after likely drug exposure have recovered and been adopted into new homes.
Six puppies found unresponsive in Snohomish County after likely drug exposure have recovered and been adopted into new homes.
Asian elephant calf born at National Zoo for first time in nearly 25 years
The National Zoo in Washington, D.C., is celebrating the birth of a very special addition to the family this month!
The National Zoo in Washington, D.C., is celebrating the birth of a very special addition to the family this month!
Watch: Florida man gathers ‘blanket’ of frozen iguanas during cold snap
A group of Florida influencers took advantage of rare freezing temperatures in the Sunshine State to make a "blanket" of cold-stunned iguanas.
A group of Florida influencers took advantage of rare freezing temperatures in the Sunshine State to make a "blanket" of cold-stunned iguanas.