February is Spay/Neuter Awareness Month. This incredibly important issue deserves all the recognition it can get. The Kearney Animal Shelter sums the value of Spay/Neuter Awareness Month up nicely: Spay/Neuter Awareness Month takes place each year in February. During…

We may be breathing a sigh of relief as the promise of autumn brings cooler weather and fun holidays, but the very things we love about autumn can pose significant threats to your pets. Halloween candy is a treat,…

This Monday, August 13th, we invite you to join us to raise funds for City Dogs Rescue at

In his most recent Georgetown Patch post, Pet Peeps owner Gus Elfving discusses lots of wonderful ways you can make the holidays extra special for your pets. From cherished photos to pet-friendly decorations, to ideas for giving gifts to…

The Washington City Paper’s Best of D.C. 2013 Reader’s Poll is currently open for voting! You can answer as many of the questions as you’d like by filling in the blanks for the D.C. businesses you love. It’s a…

Adding a second cat to your home can sometimes seem like a risky proposition,

These are just a small sampling of the adorable animals available in DC area shelters right now. It’s Shelter Sunday, when we select a few random, available pets to whet your appetite. Aren’t they lovely? Top left, Inga, Labrador…

These are just a small sampling of the adorable animals available in DC area shelters right now. It’s Shelter Sunday, when we select a few random, available pets to whet your appetite. Aren’t they lovely? Top left, Frank, turtle…

These are just a small sampling of the adorable animals available in DC area shelters and animal rescue leagues right now. It’s Shelter Sunday, when we highlight a few adoptable animals from around the area. Aren’t they lovely? Top…

These are just a small sampling of the adorable animals available in DC area shelters right now. It’s Shelter Sunday, when we select a few random, available pets to whet your appetite. Aren’t they lovely? Top left, Zoey, Terrier…

It’s Shelter Sunday, when we highlight adoptable pets in shelters and rescue leagues in DC, VA and MD. These are just a small sample of the animals of all kinds available now in our area. Aren’t they great? Top…

It’s the third day of the 12 days of Christmas! Now that you’ve exchanged gifts with family and friends and are basking in the afterglow of the holiday season, why not play Santa to a very deserving DC area…

These are just a small sample of the awesome animals available now in shelters and animal rescue leagues in the DC area. It’s Shelter Sunday, when we highlight a few local adoptable animals. Aren’t they great? Top left, Valerie,…

It’s the twelfth day of the 12 days of Christmas! Now that you’ve exchanged gifts with family and friends and are basking in the afterglow of the holiday season, why not play Santa to a very deserving DC area…

Sunday, August 26th is National Dog Day! It’s a day to celebrate our canine friends and family – perhaps a little more than we celebrate them every day.