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Meet Bentley, a joyful pup with a playful spirit

May 19, 2026

WTOP’s Pet of the Week is pure joy on four legs. Wherever Bentley goes, fun follows close behind.

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2026-05-19T13:50:00	AcutePet Urgent Care Expands into Grove City, Bringing Same-Day Pet Care to Columbus Communities	AcutePet Urgent Care Expands into Grove City, Bringing Same-Day Pet Care to Columbus Communities May 19, 2026 Veterinarian-owned urgent care model provides accessible same-day care for pets while helping to strengthen and support the veterinary community.
2026-05-18T21:02:01	Shelters say chipped, reportedly rehomed animals shot dead at Miranda’s Rescue	Shelters say chipped, reportedly rehomed animals shot dead at Miranda’s Rescue May 18, 2026 “On five of those dogs, he told me he had to put them down for various reasons,” Joe DeVries, director of Oakland Animal Services, said. “Four of those five were dogs he had previously told us were adopted. We have text messages saying thes
2026-05-18T19:50:00	Riverside County Launches “Project Get Out” to Boost Dog Adoptions from Shelters	Riverside County Launches “Project Get Out” to Boost Dog Adoptions from Shelters May 18, 2026 Riverside County Animal Services has launched “Project Get Out,” a new initiative offering financial incentives to rescue groups that take in long-stay shelter
2026-05-18T17:52:57	Let the dogs out: FIFA Fan Fest welcomes dogs on select days during KC World Cup	Let the dogs out: FIFA Fan Fest welcomes dogs on select days during KC World Cup May 18, 2026 Fans can also get a pet soccer jersey for their dog.
2026-05-18T17:51:52	A sweet orange shelter cat spends every single day rubbing against the glass, begging for a home	A sweet orange shelter cat spends every single day rubbing against the glass, begging for a home May 18, 2026 He is so sweet.
2026-05-18T01:41:33	Video shows dog chained in back of pickup truck on Southern California freeway, sparking adoption ef	Video shows dog chained in back of pickup truck on Southern California freeway, sparking adoption ef May 18, 2026 Disturbing video showing a dog chained up in the back of a pickup truck on the 5 Freeway in Southern California has sparked a call to action to help the pup find a new home.
2026-05-17T20:00:00	Pet friendly events during World Cup in Kansas City	Pet friendly events during World Cup in Kansas City May 17, 2026 " /> Big news for the pet lovers and soccer fans in Kansas City.KC Pet
2026-05-17T13:40:00	Adopt a friend: Local pets up for adoption for May 17	Adopt a friend: Local pets up for adoption for May 17 May 17, 2026 Adoptable animals at Pima Animal Care Center. Contact: Pima Animal Care Center, 4000 N. Silverbell Road, 520-724-5900. Hours: Noon-7 p.m. Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday; 1:30-7 p.m. Wednesday; 10 a.m.-5
2026-05-16T15:43:55	Snakes Abandoned On Hollywood Walk Of Fame	Snakes Abandoned On Hollywood Walk Of Fame May 16, 2026 Snakes left on the Hollywood Walk of Fame; LAPD turned them over to animal services.
2026-05-16T05:47:54	The Dog Who Waited 2,547 Days	The Dog Who Waited 2,547 Days May 16, 2026 A Shelter Dog's Journey From Abandoned to Adored
2026-05-16T03:21:35	County Animal Shelter Agreements Locked In Through 2029 - The Rhino Times of Greensboro	County Animal Shelter Agreements Locked In Through 2029 - The Rhino Times of Greensboro May 16, 2026 For Guilford County Animal Services, Greensboro is the whale in the room. At the Thursday, May 21 meeting of the Guilford County Board of Commissioners, the board is scheduled to approve a new round of interlocal agreements that will keep Guilford County providing animal shelter and animal control services for Greensboro and a long list of smaller Guilford County towns through June 30, 2029....
2026-05-15T23:59:19	Truck stolen from San Gabriel Valley animal rescue organization during fire response	Truck stolen from San Gabriel Valley animal rescue organization during fire response May 15, 2026 A San Gabriel Valley animal rescue organization says its only stake bed truck was stolen while staff members were responding to the Grand Fire that broke out in Chino Hills on Wednesday. Surveillance video from the Inland Valley Humane Society & SPCA’s San Gabriel campus shows thieves taking off with the vital piece of equipment []
2026-05-15T18:34:40	SDHS pet of the week: Cheddar Bob Garcia, a labrador retriever, shar pei mix	SDHS pet of the week: Cheddar Bob Garcia, a labrador retriever, shar pei mix May 15, 2026 Nina Thompson of the San Diego Humane Society stopped by the studio with this week’s pet of the week, Cheddar Bob Garcia!
2026-05-15T17:44:42	Dogs saved in Nashville organization’s record-breaking rescue mission in Memphis test positive for c	Dogs saved in Nashville organization’s record-breaking rescue mission in Memphis test positive for c May 15, 2026 Right after a Nashville nonprofit conducted a record-breaking rescue mission to save more than 50 dogs, one of the puppies has died after the group discovered some of the animals tested positive for a highly contagious virus that’s often fatal.
2026-05-15T13:05:22	Help More Pets Access the Veterinary Care They Need	Help More Pets Access the Veterinary Care They Need May 15, 2026 1 in 5 families faces barriers to getting essential veterinary support for the animals they love. Your donation today can change that.
2026-05-15T11:28:00	Furry Friday: Meet Cat Woman the cat and Mumsey the dog	Furry Friday: Meet Cat Woman the cat and Mumsey the dog May 15, 2026 Michigan Humane presents two of the animals within its shelter care that are available for adoption: Cat Woman the cat and Mumsey the dog.
2026-05-14T20:55:34	Dallas Animal Services explains the increase in daytime coyote sightings	Dallas Animal Services explains the increase in daytime coyote sightings May 14, 2026 Dallas Animal Services says increased daytime coyote sightings are common during pup season and shares tips to keep pets and families safe.
2026-05-14T19:59:05	Rochester Animal Services' free dog clinic is returning May 15	Rochester Animal Services' free dog clinic is returning May 15 May 14, 2026 The event, partnered with Petco Love — who donated the vaccines, is open for all city residents and their furry friends.
2026-05-14T18:12:06	Cabot Animal Support Services talks about how they're reducing adoption fees	Cabot Animal Support Services talks about how they're reducing adoption fees May 14, 2026 KATV ABC 7 in Little Rock, Arkansas covers news, sports, weather and the local community in the city and the surrounding area, including Hot Springs, Conway, Pine Bluff, Jacksonville, Sherwood, Stuttgart, Benton, Bauxite, East End, Scott, Pinnacle, Maumelle, Gibson, Landmark and Hensley.
2026-05-14T17:56:00	31 chickens, roosters, turkeys up for adoption at Memphis Animal Services	31 chickens, roosters, turkeys up for adoption at Memphis Animal Services May 14, 2026 Memphis Animal Services reportedly rescued the birds from an "overcrowding situation."
2026-05-13T16:04:18	Keeping independent veterinary practices strong, sustainable and connected to care	Keeping independent veterinary practices strong, sustainable and connected to care May 13, 2026 Independent veterinary practices are the backbone of local pet care — small businesses that anchor communities through some of the most important moments in pets’ and their owners’ lives. They’re also some of the busiest.
2026-05-13T00:00:00	Survey indicates a need for large animal veterinary service in Michigan	Survey indicates a need for large animal veterinary service in Michigan May 13, 2026 MSU Extension asked for feedback from the cattle industry about the apparent lack of and the need for large animal veterinarians in Michigan.
2026-05-12T18:08:18	One dog’s “tail” of second chances	One dog’s “tail” of second chances May 12, 2026 How a rescued pup named Louie found his forever home - and a brand-new name

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