'Mama bird frantically circled overhead' as nest burns atop Utah power pole, firefighters say

Firefighters in Morgan County said they received a call about 8:15 p.m. Wednesday regarding a power pole fire on the eastbound side of Interstate 84. Crews arrived to find a large osprey nest that was atop the pole on fire.

Tacoma Humane Society waiving adoption fees through weekend

The Humane Society for Tacoma and Pierce County are waiving adoption fees through the weedkend for people looking for a new pet after a recent spike in animal occupants.

'She's a fighter': WSU vets help severely burned goat make full recovery

The veterinary school at Washington State University has done it again, this time helping a goat who was burned on 70 percent of its body make a full recovery.

“Confused" 20-year-old dog surrendered by family finds forever home

Dax appeared to be “confused and sad" after he was surrendered to the shelter in Florida when his family could no longer care for him.

Dozens of cats in Poland got bird flu amid global outbreak

Scientists worry that rising cases, particularly in animals that have frequent contact with humans, might lead to a mutated version that could spread easily between people, triggering another pandemic.

Over a dozen sick kittens in feces-filled box abandoned outside Tacoma shelter

Earlier this month, 15 "severely ill" kittens were found abandoned in a feces-filled box outside the doors of the Humane Society for Tacoma & Pierce County. 

How to keep your pets safe and calm during Fourth of July celebrations

Fourth of July fireworks are a staple for the holiday, but the same things that bring humans joy can cause pets a great deal of stress. 

Police: Stranger 'eviscerated' dog in unprovoked attack at North Carolina park

The dog's owner told authorities that while she was playing pickleball, a stranger came up to her dog, grabbed it by its throat and starting slashing the animal with a knife.

13 parrots found hidden in duffel bags at US border, officials say

Border officials said a 26-year-old man applying for entry into the U.S. had hidden the 13 live parrots in duffel bags in the trunk of the car.

Reward upped to $10,000 for information on suspects behind abuse, killings of dogs in Yakima

Pasado’s Safe Haven, the Yakima County Sheriff's Office and Crime Stoppers Yakima County is asking for your help to identify the suspect or suspects who abused and killed four dogs.