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Celebrate World Turtle Day by NOT buying a pet

By Catherine Mallette — Wed, 23 May 2012 15:46:00 EDT

Today is World Turtle Day, created by the animal-lovers at American Tortoise Rescue as a day to celebrate and protect turtles and their habitats. As someone who lives with one turtle (a box turtle named Yertle) and is about to inherit a red-slider this weekend, I feel compelled to weigh in on the idea of turtles as pets.

Movie review: 'Darling Companion'

By Betsy Sharkey — Thu, 26 Apr 2012 15:20:00 EDT

Like Freeway, the lovable stray dog at the center of this very teary comedy, "Darling Companion"has lost its way. Even the marquee ensemble anchored by Diane Keaton, Dianne Wiest, Kevin Kline and Richard Jenkins is not enough to rescue this motley mutt of a movie.

Sign up for the Lab Rescue Dog Walk in Annapolis

By Catherine Mallette — Tue, 15 May 2012 13:25:00 EDT

The June 2 event raises money to help homeless labs.

Dog-lovers, get out your calendars and save the date for the annual Lab Rescue Dog Walk in Annapolis. The 2.25-mile walk raises money for the nonprofit Lab Rescue organization, which last year rescued 904 dogs. The goal this year is to raise $50,000 so the group can continue to have a big impact in helping vet and find foster and permanent homes for homeless labs.

Animal advocates seek new pit bull legislation in special session

By Jessica Anderson , The Baltimore Sun — Mon, 7 May 2012 21:02:00 EDT

O'Malley, Busch say session is for budget matters only

A group of animal activists is asking Gov. Martin O'Malley to quickly introduce legislation that would override a Maryland Court of Appeals decision deeming all pit bulls dangerous.

Best Friends Fur Ever to host Bark & Wine event

By Rachel Martin — Thu, 3 May 2012 16:25:00 EDT

Bring your four-legged friends to Best Friends Fur Ever's Bark & Wine event.

Camels return to the Maryland Zoo in Baltimore

By Rachel Martin — Tue, 1 May 2012 16:40:00 EDT

The Maryland Zoo in Baltimore now welcomes Oscar, Niles and Sandy from their winter home in North Carolina. Visitors to the zoo can take an exhilarating ride on one of Maryland's summer resident camels.

Maryland SPCA hosts annual March for the Animals

By Rachel Martin — Fri, 27 Apr 2012 08:37:00 EDT

The Maryland SPCA will hold its 17th annual March for the Animals on Sunday, April 29, from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m. at Druid Hill Park. Tina Regester, Director of Communications and Media Relations for the Maryland SPCA, said this is the organization's "biggest fundraiser of the year."

All pit bulls to be considered dangerous under court ruling

By Jessica Anderson , The Baltimore Sun — Fri, 27 Apr 2012 20:48:23 EDT

Previously, victims had to show dogs owners knew dogs had violent history

Previously, victims had to show dogs had violent history

Phat Cat Fitness Camp Live Feed

By Rachel Martin — Thu, 26 Apr 2012 16:49:00 EDT

We bet you won't be able to tear your eyes away from this live camera feed. The Baltimore Humane Society's Phat Cat Fitness Camp provides constant entertainment of fat cats attempting to exercise (or mostly sleeping).

Cokie Roberts' missing dog hit by a car

By Jill Rosen — Thu, 26 Apr 2012 16:59:00 EDT

A dog that ran away just an hour after being adopted by journalist Cokie Roberts was found dead Thursday morning.