Trashed Panda: Raccoon destroys Virginia liquor store before passing out drunk beside toilet December 8, 2025 A Viriginia liquor store was recently the scene of an epic break, enter and blackout. Hanover Country Animal Protection and Shelter responded to a… Continue Reading
“Bird bandit” of Virginia finally arrested for strong-armed robbery November 9, 2023 Virginia’s so-called “bird bandit,” who was captured on video toting three parrots shortly after a man was robbed at knifepoint, has now been arrested… Continue Reading
12-year-old beagle arrives at animal shelter with toys, sweaters & framed portrait March 19, 2023 Whatever the reason, it couldn’t have been easy for Abby’s family. The 12-year-old beagle recently arrived at a Virginia animal shelter with her bed,… Continue Reading
“Large” alligator snapping turtle found wandering Virginia community June 17, 2020 Animal protection police in Virginia recently scooped up a 65-pound (30 kilogram) alligator snapping turtle found hanging around a residential area in Alexandria. The… Continue Reading
Pelicans rescued during Hurricane Dorian set free October 17, 2019 Remember those injured pelicans rescued during Hurricane Dorian? The folks with PETA, People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals, scooped up five stranded birds… Continue Reading
Huge bloom of dragonflies swoops over the northeastern United States September 15, 2019 Residents from Ohio to Indiana and Pennsylvania to Virginia have all been looking outside to the same odd sight. Massive swarms of dragonflies have… Continue Reading
Injured pelicans rescued as Hurricane Dorian batters Virginia: PETA September 7, 2019 As Hurricane Dorian pushes up the eastern United States, some wildlife are being hit pretty hard. PETA, People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals,… Continue Reading
Outraged that a healthy dog was killed to be buried with its owner? Here’s what to do: May 23, 2019 We have a suggestion to channel that outrage over the decision to euthanize Emma, a healthy dog, who was put down at the request… Continue Reading
Doomed dog watches owner dig grave, but don’t worry, “false alarm” April 19, 2019 Every pet owner knows the day must come. The day when the beloved companion dies or is put down. But a man in rural… Continue Reading
Police dog finds two missing kids in the Virginia in 15 minutes flat April 8, 2019 When a pair of 8-year-old children recently vanished in the Virginia woods, police knew just the cop for the case. The Powhatan County Sheriff’s… Continue Reading
