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Capitol Hill
'I knew it was a risk' | Owner tracks down alleged thief after another dog stolen in DC
Great Day Washington
Helping rescue animals and the community with the Homeless Animals Rescue Team
The United Way is proud to help support the Homeless Animals Rescue Team, also known as HART. Cynthia Voccia explains why the community support is so important.
Investigations
'No need to kill the dogs' | Humane Society wants beagle puppies used in medical experiments released, not euthanized
Beagles are bred for animal testing in part because of their docile and kind nature.
Pets
How long will my dog live? New study offers some answers
Researchers chart life expectancy for popular breeds to show which tend to live longest, and which have shortest lifespan.
Nation World
Many popular dog breed stereotypes aren't supported by science
Researchers found that at the end of the day, every dog really is an individual.
Pets
Animal Welfare League of Arlington wants to 'Empty the Shelters'
The shelter will reduce adoption fees to $25 for all cats and dogs during the annual pet awareness week May 2 through 8.
VERIFY
Easter might not be a bad time to adopt a rabbit, after all
Despite claims all over social media that this is a bad time to get a pet rabbit, there's no evidence "Easter bunnies" are more likely to be abandoned.
Local News
Ohio therapy dog wins contest to become next Cadbury Bunny in iconic commercial
Way to go, Annie Rose!
Ukraine
Polish veterinarians help treat pets of Ukraine refugees
A veterinary clinic in a Polish border city is treating wounded animals and pets from Ukraine.
VERIFY
VERIFY: Can dogs sniff out COVID-19?
Army scientists teamed up with the University of Pennsylvania to study how canines can help fight against COVID-19 and other chemical and biological threats.
Pets
One pill could add years to the life of your dog
Researchers have high hopes for a pill that would extend the life of your canine companion by three years.
Nation World
PHOTOS: Puppy Bowl 2022 lineup
For 2022 Puppy Bowl, the athletes come from 67 different shelters across 33 states.
Great Day Washington
Helping rescue animals and the community with the Homeless Animals Rescue Team
The United Way is proud to help support the Homeless Animals Rescue Team, also known as HART. Cynthia Voccia explains why the community support is so important.
Investigations
'No need to kill the dogs' | Humane Society wants beagle puppies used in medical experiments released, not euthanized
Beagles are bred for animal testing in part because of their docile and kind nature.
Pets
How long will my dog live? New study offers some answers
Researchers chart life expectancy for popular breeds to show which tend to live longest, and which have shortest lifespan.
Nation World
Many popular dog breed stereotypes aren't supported by science
Researchers found that at the end of the day, every dog really is an individual.
Pets
Animal Welfare League of Arlington wants to 'Empty the Shelters'
The shelter will reduce adoption fees to $25 for all cats and dogs during the annual pet awareness week May 2 through 8.
VERIFY
Easter might not be a bad time to adopt a rabbit, after all
Despite claims all over social media that this is a bad time to get a pet rabbit, there's no evidence "Easter bunnies" are more likely to be abandoned.
Local News
Ohio therapy dog wins contest to become next Cadbury Bunny in iconic commercial
Way to go, Annie Rose!
Ukraine
Polish veterinarians help treat pets of Ukraine refugees
A veterinary clinic in a Polish border city is treating wounded animals and pets from Ukraine.
VERIFY
VERIFY: Can dogs sniff out COVID-19?
Army scientists teamed up with the University of Pennsylvania to study how canines can help fight against COVID-19 and other chemical and biological threats.
Pets
One pill could add years to the life of your dog
Researchers have high hopes for a pill that would extend the life of your canine companion by three years.
Nation World
PHOTOS: Puppy Bowl 2022 lineup
For 2022 Puppy Bowl, the athletes come from 67 different shelters across 33 states.
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