Animals
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Chronic wasting disease found in deer near Shenandoah National Park
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The disorder, chronic wasting disease, was most recently found in deer that live within 25 miles of Shenandoah National Park, which stretches all the way east to Front Royal.
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Pet owners start establishing trusts for after they pass away
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Animal shelters across the D.C. area get several new residents daily, and many times, it's because their owners have passed away. That's why many owners are now setting up trusts for their pets.
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Bald eagles fight, crash into tarmac at Duluth International Airport
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Minnesota Department of Natural Resources officials say the adult eagles couldn't separate Sunday before slamming into the tarmac at the Duluth International Airport.
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Anne Arundel County rabies cases spiking this year
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Rabies cases in animals across Anne Arundel County are spiking in 2013, with nearly double the number of cases reported so far this year compared to the first five months of 2012.
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Nokesville horses found dead in accident
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A horse was found dead and another had to be put down in Nokesville late last week in an incident Prince William County Police said is accidental
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Rockville puppy theft suspect sought by police (Video)
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While the employees were distracted, the suspect put the Maltese puppy, valued at more than $1,000, into her purse and left, Rockville City Police officials say.
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Urbana bear sightings have residents on the lookout
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The Frederick News-Post reports that a black bear has been spotted several times in the Frederick County town, and officials say that it's the right time of year for the young ones to hunt for food.
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Elephant shot in drive-by shooting in Mississippi
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Authorities say a Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Circus elephant was hit by a bullet in a drive-by shooting in Tupelo, Miss.
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Shih Tzu, Biscuit, found and treated in Franconia after two years on the lam
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For months, residents and rescue groups in the Franconia area had been trying to catch Biscuit, a tiny Shih Tzu who evaded everyone for more than two years. They finally got him on Saturday and he'll be up for adoption soon.
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Dogs kill 9 goats, 12 rabbits near Frederick, Md.
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Frederick County authorities say two big, red dogs are suspected of killing nine goats, 12 rabbits and several chickens in a series of attacks on farms near Frederick.
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Defense of Animals to protest Rock Creek Park deer kill
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An advocacy group is protesting a National Park Service decision to kill deer in Washington's Rock Creek Park and will hold a rally and vigil Friday and Saturday.
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Coyotes on the prowl in Arlington, putting residents, pets on guard
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Residents of an Arlington neighborhood are keeping their eyes open after a series of coyote sightings, and wildlife officials say that these types of animals roaming neighborhoods isn't as uncommon as you'd think.
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Calico lobster at Profish Seafood Company in D.C. (photo)
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We’ve seen red lobsters and brown lobsters and even blue lobsters. But a calico lobster?
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Iditarod 2013: Mitch Seavey wins sled dog race, becomes oldest ever winner
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Mitch Seavey and 10 dogs crossed the Nome finish line to cheering crowds at 10:39 p.m. Alaska time Tuesday, becoming the oldest person to ever win the grueling sled dog race.
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Goats, other animals used in senior therapy
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Some local senior communities are turning to goats and other unusual animals for a unique form of therapy.
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Lion attacks, kills intern at animal sanctuary: Founder
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Authorities are trying to determine what provoked a lion at an exotic animal park in Central California to attack and maul to death a 24-year-old woman, who had been on the job as an intern there for just a few weeks.
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Dog fighting rings in DC
CommentLucrative underground dog fighting rings can be found in all areas of DC, so humane officers are now asking the community to be on alert and report any suspicious behavior immediately.
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'Inherently dangerous' pit bull ruling closer to reversal
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A bill that would reverse the designation of pit bulls as an "inherently dangerous" breed of dog moved closer to being passed by the Maryland House of Delegates.
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