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A month-old pony moves to a 4th-floor apartment in Croatia. Neighbors don't mind
6+ hour, 33+ min ago (364+ words) LOCAL SPOTLIGHT: Pastry chef with DC restaurant Moon Rabbit wins top honors at James Beard Awards June 16, 2026, 7: 12 AM Mile has moved in temporarily to his owners" fourth-floor flat because his mother rejected him at birth. He also needs round-the-clock care…...
Tiny kitten rescued by Virginia state trooper from I-395
1+ week, 2+ day ago (129+ words) June 6, 2026, 1: 16 PM A tiny kitten is safe after being rescued from Interstate 395 late Friday by a Virginia State Police. According to the police, a passing driver alerted authorities around 11: 54 p. m. about a kitten spotted on the highway near King Street in…...
How to meet some of the National Zoo's tiniest furry canine friends
2+ week, 9+ hour ago (238+ words) June 2, 2026, 4: 45 AM Clocking in at just under 2. 5 pounds and about a foot long, the fennec foxes at the Smithsonian's National Zoo prove that good things come in small packages. In the latest episode of "Matt About Town," WTOP's Matt Kaufax…...
Meet Eclipse, a 2-year-old pup who loves couch time and playtime
3+ week, 13+ min ago (194+ words) Kelly Whittier, Humane Rescue Alliance May 26, 2026, 8: 45 AM Eclipse is a goofy and affectionate shadow! He's equal parts active and couch potato. He has settled well into his routine and is very food " and toy " motivated. He's house-trained, crate-trained, and walks…...
Meet Jolene, an adorable puppy who's easy to love
3+ week, 5+ hour ago (149+ words) Kelly Whittier, Humane Rescue Alliance May 26, 2026, 8: 28 AM Jolene won't take your man " but she just might steal your heart. This adorable puppy has a wonderfully calm, lowkey personality that makes her easy to love and easy to spend time with....
Meet Pottz, a 2-year-old kitty who's looking for a loving new home
1+ mon, 3+ day ago (109+ words) Kelly Whittier, Humane Rescue Alliance May 12, 2026, 9: 25 AM This sweet, adorable brown tabby is in need of love and a good home. Pottz was left behind when his owner moved away, but a kind neighbor stepped in to care for him…...
DC man looking for lost service cat who accompanies him during cancer treatments
1+ mon, 4+ day ago (319+ words) REDISTRICTING BATTLE: Democrats ask Supreme Court to halt Va. ruling blocking new congressional districts May 11, 2026, 6: 25 PM A man in Southwest D. C. is suffering from cancer and now, heartbreak. It's all because of a missing cat. "Greedy is my service cat, and…...
Meet Pepe, a handsome, mellow cat ready for a new home
1+ mon, 1+ week ago (135+ words) ENTERTAINMENT ALERT: 2 Broadway musicals each earn a leading 12 Tony Award nominations Kelly Whittier, Humane Rescue Alliance May 5, 2026, 9: 26 AM Pepe is a handsome 17-year-old gentleman who deserves a cozy retirement home " yet he finds himself homeless and heartbroken. He once had…...
The Value of Pet Ownership for Older Adults
6+ mon, 5+ day ago (1344+ words) December 11, 2025, 7: 00 PM Dr. Lisa Gibbs, chief of geriatrics at University of California'Irvine Health, says that compared with younger adults, older adults may have more unstructured time and fewer responsibilities, which can at times feel unfulfilling. Especially for older adults who…...
Hawaii's Big Island bans feeding feral cats in an effort to help endangered native species
5+ mon, 3+ week ago (856+ words) December 26, 2025, 12: 06 AM A Hawaii County law set to take effect at the start of the new year bans feeding feral animals on county property. It's an effort to protect native species, such as an endangered goose called the nene, from…...