Here are the most popular dog breeds of 2023, according to the AKC
The "Frenchie' has held its lead for a second year.
Temple Hills dog owner claims neighbor's Bulldog attacked her Pomeranian and fiancé
A dog owner in Prince George's County is furious after her pup was allegedly attacked by a neighbor's dog on Sunday, raising concerns about community safety and the effectiveness of animal control measures.
Orphaned bobcat kittens find new home at New Orleans zoo
Two orphaned bobcat kittens have found a new home at Audubon Zoo in New Orleans, Louisiana.
German shepherd pup shot in San Jose; 2 suspects sought
A German shepherd pup named Marley was shot in the skull as her owner slept in San Jose and police on Monday asked the public for help in finding the suspects.
2 arrested after charred remains of 7 dogs found in Maryland woods
Authorities have arrested two men after the charred remains of seven dogs were found in a wooded area in western Maryland.
Dog parasite detected in Colorado River for 1st time, originating from other states
A parasite that can potentially kill dogs has been discovered for the first time in the Colorado River in Southern California, a study from University of California, Riverside said.
After 700 days in shelter, senior dog adopted by senior citizen: ‘Perfect match'
The 10-year-old Carolina dog mix had been searching for a loving home since 2022, but recently found the perfect match.
100-year-old giant alligator snapping turtle vanishes along North Carolina interstate
"It's almost like losing a piece of myself, to be honest with you," the turtle's owner told a local media outlet.
Snake swallows gear shift knob, makes full recovery
A rat snake in Maryland swallowed a gear shift knob hole in “one of the most unusual cases” a local animal rescue center has ever seen.
11-foot, 750-pound alligator seized from New York home
The 11-foot gator's owner reportedly allowed members of the public to get into a pool and pet the "unsecured" reptile.
Study reveals dogs can relieve stress, improve concentration in humans
A recent study published in the journal PLOS One suggests that certain activities might enhance individuals' brainwave patterns linked to rest and relaxation.
Error at water pollution control plant blamed for mass fish deaths in Arlington
Roughly 200 fish went belly-up in Northern Virginia overnight.
Watch: Wildlife rehabber wears fox mask to feed rescued kit
Adorable video from a Virginia wildlife rescue center shows just how hard they work to make sure wild animals don't associate humans with food.
Animal Rescue races to save dogs from euthanasia in Prince George's County
A local animal rescue is begging for the public's help as they try to save nearly a dozen dogs from being euthanized.
2 dogs die during Alaska Iditarod race, prompting call from PETA to end the competition
Two dogs have died during Alaska’s annual Iditarod Trail Sled Dog Race, making it the first time a dog has died during the competition in five years.
12 dogs rescued from home of DC standoff suspect adopted, 2 more available
Twelve of the dogs removed from the home of a man accused of shooting three D.C. police officers before an hours-long standoff have been adopted and two more are available.
Colorado dog missing for 10 days found trapped in snow just feet from home
On the morning of Feb. 22, Pepper, a 6-year-old Bernese/black lab mix, went missing from her home in Blue River, Colorado. After an expansive search, Pepper was found 10 days later not far from where she went missing.
Dogs, puppies removed from DC home after hours-long stand-off available for adoption
Over a dozen dogs that were removed from the home of a man accused of shooting three D.C. police officers before an hours-long stand-off last month will be available for adoption Saturday.
Maryland national parks see 1st cases of ‘zombie deer disease’
Deer at two national parks in Maryland tested positive for a highly contagious and fatal brain disease known as "zombie deer disease," the first such cases detected at national parks in the state, officials said Tuesday.
'They're my family:' DC woman struggles with vet bills after her two dogs survive house fire
A D.C. woman’s life is in shambles after a fire ripped through her home. Her two dogs, Sage and Adonis, were rescued, but got seriously hurt. Now, their owner is struggling to come up with the money to get them the medical care they need.