The Humane Society of the United States sent undercover investigators into D.C. antique shops and flea markets looking for possibly illegal ivory. They found a tusk for sale for $600,000.

Yes, the six-week-old tabby has now been named “Totten.”

D.C. Police retrieved Callista from a residential address in D.C. last night and returned her to the WHS.

A Maryland court yesterday clarified a ruling on pit bulls, saying that it was meant only to apply to pure-bred dogs, not those of mixed lineage.

Pit bull owners hoping for the Maryland General Assembly to reverse a April court ruling that found pit bulls to be “inherently dangerous” will have to wait a bit longer until 2013 for a legislative fix.

Nico Dauphiné, the National Zoo researcher and “Apocalypse Meow” author who was arrested and accused of poisoning feral cats around Meridian Hill Park earlier this year, was found guilty on animal cruelty charges in D.C. Superior Court today.

Nico Dauphiné, the National Zoo researcher who allegedly set out food laced with rat poison and antifreeze to kill off the population of feral cats which lingers around Meridian Hill Park, had the chance to defend herself in court yesterday.

We here at DCist love our animals, particularly those who can use a helping hand. Unfortunately, I doubt DCist HQ can adopt all these furballs. I’ve seen our editor-in-chief’s apartment and it’s a tad too small to accommodate. But this weekend there will be plenty of cats and dogs available for adoption across the area, as two local organizations are holding adoption events to cap off the coming end of the summer. The Washington…

If you needed another reason to adopt an adorable animal, the Washington Humane Society is waiving adoption fees for all cats over two years old for the month of June.

This morning, we told you about a researcher at the National Zoo who stands accused of poisoning feral cats near Meridian Hill Park. The commentariat proceeded to explode. And people are noticing!