Pets: Cats, dogs and animals in the Washington DC area
Our cats, dogs and other pet friends pets are an important part of our lives. They bring us the joy, laughter, and attachment that we crave as humans. For pure delight, look no further than Animal Views — a weekly take on the best animal photography. Our recent story on pet grief shows how the death of a pet can hurt as much as the loss of a relative. Take a moment to share your own pet photos. Curious about squirrels? Snap a shot and share your squirrel photos with us.
Animal Doctor: Bald spots and hot spots
Yorkshire terrier’s “bumpy” spot might signal a serious problem developing.
Imperiled blue iguanas on the rebound in Grand Cayman thanks to captive breeding program
QUEEN ELIZABETH II BOTANIC PARK, Cayman Islands — The blue iguana has lived on the rocky shores of Grand Cayman for at least a couple of million years, preening like a miniature turquoise dragon as it soaked in the sun or sheltered inside crevices. Yet having survived everything from tropical hurricanes to ice ages, it was driven to near-extinction by dogs, cats and cars.
Pit bull owners in Maryland left in limbo, as lawmakers fail to agree on rules
The Maryland legislature adjourned today without agreement on how to overturn a court ruling that has left thousands of Maryland pit bull owners in legal limbo.
Fairfax County community calendar, Aug. 16 to 23, 2012
Concerts, theater, bingo, history programs and other events.
Imperiled blue iguanas on the rebound in Grand Cayman thanks to captive breeding program
QUEEN ELIZABETH II BOTANIC PARK, Cayman Islands — The blue iguana has lived on the rocky shores of Grand Cayman for at least a couple of million years, preening like a miniature turquoise dragon as it soaked in the sun or sheltered inside crevices. Yet having survived everything from tropical hurricanes to ice ages, it was driven to near-extinction by dogs, cats and cars.
Homeless and adopted dogs, sand kittens, snow leopards and more in animal views.
(Vasily Fedosenko / Reuters)
Amazing creatures from around the world.
3 million walking, running dogs make treadmills newest revolution in canine exercise equipment
LOS ANGELES — Like any true celebrity, Uggie, the Jack Russell terrier from “The Artist” and “Water for Elephants,” puts in his time on the treadmill.
The heart-warming and heart-wrenching tales of dogs in toasty weather
Very warm weather can pose hazards to dogs, but can also prove therapeutic. During the nation’s hottest month on record in July, viral stories of the trials of several canines have evoked all kinds of human emotions from inspiration to terror to anger.
Chimp escapes Las Vegas backyard _ again
LAS VEGAS — A chimpanzee who rampaged through a Las Vegas neighborhood last month made a second escape from her backyard enclosure this weekend, but her caretaker thinks she had human help this time.
Prince George’s County Animal Watch
The following cases were received recently by the Prince George’s County Department of Environmental Resources Animal Management Group.
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