Dogs
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Great Dane from Michigan is world's tallest dog
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The Guinness World Records 2013 book published Thursday recognizes Zeus of Otsego, Mich., as the world's Tallest Dog.
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Rescue dogs: WARL seeks homes for dogs saved from Ohio puppy mill
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Nineteen Chihuahuas and four Shar Peis were rescued from a puppy mill in Ohio and are being nursed back to health in D.C. They were filthy, flea-infested and starving for affection when they arrived at the Washington Animal Rescue League.
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Colorado hikers rescue injured dog
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A very lucky German Shepherd mix owes her life to a group of pet-friendly hikers.
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Maryland House gives initial approval to dog bite bill
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Maryland's House gave initial approval to a dog-bite liability measure that creates a strict liability standard for owners of all dogs.
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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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Owings murder-suicide: Relatives want surviving son reunited with pets
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Relatives of the 12-year-old boy who survived a deadly murder-suicide at his Calvert County home last week say it's a miracle that he's still alive. Now, they want him to be reunited with his dogs.
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Puppy makes journey from Afghanistan to Arlington home
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Bear, a 1-and-a-half year old mutt, may run around in Holly Barnes' Arlington yard like any other dog. However, it's his upbringing and life before finding a Northern Virginia home that sets him apart from the rest.
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Suspected dognapper stealing Yorkshire Terriers in Prince George's County
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Some Prince George's County residents are worried there is a dognapper on the loose after three Yorkshire Terriers went missing from three different towns.
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Annapolis task force to meet over pit bull liability law
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Animal lovers, land owners and advocates for pit bull bans have converged on Annapolis to participate in a special task force about a recent court ruling which labels the breed "inherently dangerous."
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Local dog sniffs out termites
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He’s man’s best friend—and termites’ worst enemy. Marlowe has been sniffing out termites for two years now.
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Lucky the Maltese, most photographed animal with celebrities, died
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A little dog with a big mission and a pack of celebrity sidekicks has lost her battle with cancer.
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Dog attacks on USPS carriers increases in D.C. area
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The legend says that no type of weather can keep the mail from getting to you, but in our region, a sharp increase in dog attacks on letter carriers is becoming a growing concern.
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Maryland pitbull task force to examine court ruling
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Maryland lawmakers want a task force to examine a controversial court ruling on pitbulls, which would hold the owners liable for dog bites.
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Virginia dogs being bred to help save lives
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Some special pups will soon pack a power exceeding man and machine, alerting a diabetic 20 minutes before even a glucose monitoring system can.
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'Best in Shelter' virtual dog show gives shelter pets the spotlight
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Dogs at four Washington-area shelters are primping and prepping for their chance to become "Best in Shelter."
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Can a dog like Buster find a home?
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The Daschund beagle mix is paralyzed from the middle of his back to his hind legs, which do not function.
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Dozer the dog hosts Maryland Half Marathon
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Dozer the dog hosted the Maryland Half Marathon over the weekend, raising over $30,000 for cancer along the way.
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Olney dog attack: Rottweiler attack leaves woman with facial injuries
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Montgomery County Police say the woman was attacked in the 2100 block of Rose Theater Circle in Olney at about 7 p.m. while she was walking her own dog in the neighborhood.
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