ANIMALS
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A safer future for pets: Henrico eyes first animal cruelty registry in Virginia
Henrico County could create Virginia’s first animal cruelty registry. Here’s what you need to know.
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All the buzz: Danville becomes a Bee City USA community
From bumblebees to butterflies, this Virginia city rolled out the green carpet for pollinators.
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8 things you never knew about Virginia’s wild ponies
Learn all about the wild ponies that call Virginia home, including where you can spot them, how they got here, and who owns them.
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Everything we know about Poppy, Metro Richmond Zoo’s adorable baby hippo
Meet Poppy, Virginia’s newest pygmy hippo star! Born at Metro Richmond Zoo, she’s stealing hearts worldwide with her underwater adventures.
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Keep your pets safe during Coastal Virginia winters
Learn how to protect your pets from Virginia’s unique winter challenges, including local laws, coastal weather risks, and emergency resources.
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Virginia Puppy Bowl players ranked by Dogwood
It’s the most wonderful time of the year: The Puppy Bowl! Forget about the Super Bowl because this is the only sporting event that’s worth a “bark.”
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Move over, Moo Deng; there’s a new hippo in town
The Metro Richmond Zoo recently welcomed a new member of the family. Poppy the pygmy hippo was born just before Christmas.
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The 26 best places for pets in Northern Virginia
We asked our readers to tell us their favorite pet stores, vet clinics, animal shelters, pet spas, pet hotels, dog parks, and dog-friendly restaurants in Northern Virginia. Here’s what they said.
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Go Batty: October is Bat Appreciation Month
October is Bat Appreciation Month, and these winged creatures offer valuable benefits to the environment and economy.
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5 pets that are illegal in Virginia (and one that surprisingly isn’t)
Did you know there are pets that are illegal in Virginia? Owning these five wild animals can cause harm to you, them, and the environment.
