Dogs
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Culpeper County infant recovering at hospital after multiple bites by family dog
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Sheriff's officials say that an infant boy was bitten more than 30 times by a Jack Russell terrier while he was in his bassinet on Tuesday night, causing severe injuries to the baby.
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Maryland court pitbulls ruling declares breed 'inherently dangerous'
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A Maryland appeals court judge has ruled that pitbulls are "inherently dangerous," making owners of the much-maligned breed more susceptible to to lawsuits and liability in dog attack cases.
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Bringing your dog to work eases stress, study says
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There are many benefits to being a pet owner and now a new study is proving that bringing your dog to work with you provides health benefits as well.
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Diamond Puppy Formula dry dog food recalled
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Diamond Pet Food is recalling its Diamond Puppy Formula dry dog food over salmonella concerns.
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Free dog heart health screenings offered in Hyattsville
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The Mobile Dog Heart Health Tour will make a stop in Hyattsville, Md. Thursday, where veterinary cardiologists will provide free heart health screenings and health advice to pet owners.
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'Miracle dog' Omid in search of a good U.S. home
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A paralyzed dog left to die on the side of the road in Tehran, Iran, has been brought to the U.S. and is in need of a good home.
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Titan's new home: German Shepherd fits right in with new family
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For several years, Titan lived in a wooded area and would run away when approached. How times have changed - he's now in a loving home with new owners in Culpeper County, and ironically, he doesn't like being left alone.
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Montgomery Village pitbull attack injures two teens
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Two teenagers were injured on Tuesday night when they were bitten by two loose pitbulls, one of which was eventually shot by a Montgomery County Police officer.
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Iraq land mine-hunting dogs headed to Virginia to retire
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A group of dogs that helped save soldiers lives in Iraq by searching for land mines are headed home to Virginia to not only retire, but to find a new home.
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World's tiniest dog: Puppy named after Beyoncé could be world's smallest
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The female Dachshund mix was so small at birth, she could fit into a spoon.
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Stem cell surgery on rescue dogs aims to get them moving again
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After several years of playing a pivotal search and rescue role on Sept. 11 and after Hurricane Katrina, the wear and tear caught up to Red. A breakthrough stem cell treatment may get him moving again, though.
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Woman files lawsuit against MPD for shooting dog
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A woman in Northwest Washington has filed a lawsuit against the city and nine Metropolitan police officers over a June 2010 incident in which her dog was shot and killed.
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DOGTV: 24-hour cable channel specifically for dogs
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A new 24-hour cable channel has been launched specifically for dogs.
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Westminster dog show welcomes six new breeds
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The best looking dogs in the country are strutting their stuff for the chance to be named Best in Show at this years Westminster dog show.
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Microchips uniting lost dogs, owners
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Increasingly, dog owners are using microchips embedded in their pets to track and find them in the case that they run away.
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D.C. police shoot, kill German shepherd after 3 bitten
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Metropolitan Police shot and killed a German shepherd after three people were bitten by the dog.
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Mitt Romney's dog kennel center of new attack ad
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An attack ad from Newt Gingrich is highlighting a trip Mitt Romney made in 1983 with his family and their dog, who came along in a kennel tied to the roof of the car.
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Spoon found in dog's belly
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Laurie Neomany of Annapolis noticed last week that her beloved Labrador retriever, Vincent, wasn't eating.
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