Animals
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40 animals seized from Pasadena home
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Officials say many of the animals were without food or drinking water. The homeowner, whom police did not identify, has not yet been charged.
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Washington Humane Society seeks help for Coco, Shih Tzu
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Coco, a Shih Tzu, was stabbed multiple times. The Washington Humane Society is seeking help to pay for her medical bills.
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Sean Delontay Branch pleads guilty to charge of animal cruelty
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A 24-year-old D.C. man is facing five years behind bars for killing a 6-month-old puppy.
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D.C. schools may lose classroom pets
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At Myrtilla Miner Elementary School, nearly 40 exotic animals are housed and used as teaching tools. But a city law may force Myrtilla and other D.C. schools to give up classroom pets.
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Former Michael Vick home owner facing animals cruelty charges
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The founder of an organization that bought NFL star Michael Vick's former Surry County dogfighting compound is being sought on animal cruelty charges.
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Arthritis dog photo goes viral: John Unger and Schoep share tender moments
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John Unger has been raising Schoep, an 18-year-old rescue shepherd mix, since finding him at a Wisconsin Humane Society when he was 8 months old. Now, he'll do anything to ease his dog's arthritic pain.
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Md. Senate passes strict liability for all dog bites
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The Maryland Senate has voted to change a state law so that it creates a strict liability standard for owners of all dogs, not just pit bulls.
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Catoctin Zoo fined $12,000 for multiple violations
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A popular local destination for animal lovers is reeling Thursday after receiving a federal reprimand and a fine.
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Dama gazelle born at National Zoo
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The National Zoo says a few lucky visitors got to witness the birth of a Dama gazelle Wednesday afternoon, as well as the gazelle's first steps.
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Pit bull puppy tied up in trash bag, left for dead
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Humane Society officials say they're looking for a suspect who trapped Hershey, a live pit bull puppy, inside a tied-up garbage bag and left him for dead in Upper Marlboro.
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Montgomery County farm giving injured animals new life
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A local farm is giving new life to injured animals in Montgomery County.
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Fairfax County horse slashed again at Frying Pan Park
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One of the horses that was slashed during an incident in late April near Frying Pan Park was cut again this past weekend, Fairfax County Police say.
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Caisson Platoon Equine Assisted Program helps wounded warriors
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Instead of a confined exam room, the Caisson Platoon Equine Assisted Program meets on 10-acres of serenity and helps wounded warriors by pairing them with horses.
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Animals also suffering because of power outages
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Many people are suffering through power outages and heat because of last Friday's storm. Our four-legged friends were no exception.
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D.C.-area dog attacks kill two dogs, injures another
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Separate attacks on dogs in Fort Washington, Fairfax County and Northeast D.C. over the past several weeks have left two dogs dead, including one who was burned and another that had a cement block dropped on his head.
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Omid the dog becoming famous
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Omid fought to survive on the streets of Tehran. Now he's a local canine superstar.
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Puffin Cam: Maine wildlife refuge puts puffins on camera
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Two high-definition cameras are streaming live video showing clown-like Atlantic puffins waddling, preening and nesting on a remote Maine island.
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Gunnar, National Zoo's gray seal, dies
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Born in Iceland in November 1973, Gunnar arrived at the zoo in 1979 from the Naval Oceans Systems Center in San Diego.
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