Animals
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Superstorm Sandy victims arrive in Washington
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More than one dozen animals, victims of Superstorm Sandy, are now in Washington for a shot at a new life.
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WARL to receive animals made homeless from hurricane
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Dogs and cats made homeless from Hurricane Sandy will arrive in Washington Monday, according to a release from the Washington Animal Rescue League.
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Choosing the right pet food
CommentDr. Katy Nelson sat down with Katherine to talk about what you need to think about to keep your pet healthy.
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Family's dogs killed during domestic dispute
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A woman accused of a domestic situation is now facing animal cruelty charges.
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Aleta James arrested on child neglect, malicious wounding charges
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A Sterling woman arrested on child neglect and malicious wounding charges is also being investigated after two dogs were found dead at the scene of the alleged crime.
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Vultures invade Leesburg, Va.
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Like a scene out of a scary movie, hundreds of vultures can be seen swarming over a quiet neighborhood in Leesburg.
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Resolutions for your pets
CommentDr. Katy Nelson sat down with Natasha to talk about New Year's resolutions for your pet.
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Ringling Bros. awarded $9.3 million in elephant case
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An animal rights group will pay Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Circus $9.3 million to settle a lawsuit the circus filed after courts found that activists paid a former circus worker for his help in claiming the circus abused elephants.
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Deanna Lusko sentenced in cat hoarding case
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A Severna Park woman has been fined $2,000 for causing unnecessary pain and suffering to cats. Fifty-year-old Deanna Lusko was sentenced Tuesday in Annapolis.
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Honey helps the healing process for several dogs
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A common household product that likely sits in the back of your kitchen cabinet could be a key to healing your injured pet. For any number of injuries, veterinarians are turning to the golden substance usually found in a bear-shaped bottle.
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Keeping pets safe around your decorations
CommentDoctor Katy Nelson sat down with Natasha to talk about how you can keep your pets safe around all of your festive holiday decorations.
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Why you shouldn't give a pet as a gift
CommentDr. Katy Nelson came on the show to tell us why we should not give pets as presents during the holidays.
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What to consider when choosing a pet
CommentDr. Katy Nelson talked to Natasha about things you need to consider when choosing a new pet for your family.
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Virginia: Proposed list of restricted animals includes elephants, rhinos
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Elephants, cape buffaloes, rhinos and chimpanzees - they're all among a list of proposed restricted species in Virginia.
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Dead dog, wounded dog left in trash can in SE D.C.
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The Washington Human Society is offering a reward for information leading to the arrest of the person responsible for leaving a dead dog and a severely wounded dog in a southeast D.C. trash bin.
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Keeping your pets safe on Thanksgiving
CommentDr. Katy Nelson chatted with Natasha and Melanie about ways you can keep you pets safe on Turkey Day.
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Kaya Henderson; WARL’s new CEO
CommentToday on NewsTalk, DC Schools Chancellor Kaya Henderson talked about her tenure as DC’s schools chief, her school consolidation plan, student achievement and other issues.
Then we spoke with Bob Ramin, the new CEO of the Washington Animal Rescue League. He brought along an adorable puppy, Chipmunk, who will soon be up for adoption.
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Boarding your pets during the holidays
CommentDr. Katy Nelson talked to Natasha about the best ways and places to board your pets while you're traveling during the holidays.
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