Bird flu reported in Snohomish County, local sanctuary takes precautions
The battle to contain the devastating bird flu in Washington continues. The Department of Agriculture says the disease has now been identified in Snohomish County, with infected birds turning up in a backyard flock near Monroe.
The battle to contain the devastating bird flu in Washington continues. The Department of Agriculture says the disease has now been identified in Snohomish County, with infected birds turning up in a backyard flock near Monroe.
Firefighters get creative to save 5 ducklings from storm drain
“It’s been a busy day," firefighters noted on social media.
“It’s been a busy day," firefighters noted on social media.
Meet Patron: Ukraine's bomb-sniffing hero pup
Patron is a bomb-sniffing pup who draws huge crowds wherever he goes.
Patron is a bomb-sniffing pup who draws huge crowds wherever he goes.
30 dogs, cats found dead in animal rescue CEO's home
Investigators said on May 22, they responded to a welfare check at her home in Columbia after a caller stated there was a “smell of death” emitting from her residence.
Investigators said on May 22, they responded to a welfare check at her home in Columbia after a caller stated there was a “smell of death” emitting from her residence.
California court rules a bumblebee is a fish under environmental law
The Appellate Court ruled a lower court 'erred when it reached a contrary conclusion.'
The Appellate Court ruled a lower court 'erred when it reached a contrary conclusion.'
Meet Pebbles, the 22-year-old Toy Fox Terrier who’s the world’s oldest living dog
Pebbles lives in South Carolina, where she loves to play under the palm trees and listen to country music in her cowboy hat.
Pebbles lives in South Carolina, where she loves to play under the palm trees and listen to country music in her cowboy hat.
Moose trampled woman to protect her newborn, wildlife officials say
Authorities believe the animal was protecting her newborn when she charged a female runner on a trail.
Authorities believe the animal was protecting her newborn when she charged a female runner on a trail.
Benton City woman rehabilitates wild, orphaned horses as state's horse population grows too large
An Eastern Washington woman is rescuing orphaned horses out of the kindness of her heart. Her selfless actions are shedding light on a bigger issue about a growing wild horse population in the state, and also the looming effects of inflation on current horse owners.
An Eastern Washington woman is rescuing orphaned horses out of the kindness of her heart. Her selfless actions are shedding light on a bigger issue about a growing wild horse population in the state, and also the looming effects of inflation on current horse owners.
Bear encounters in Black Diamond prompt calls for state intervention
Some residents in the Black Diamond neighborhood in King County say they're concerned about an increasing number of interactions with bears as more and more people move to the area.
Some residents in the Black Diamond neighborhood in King County say they're concerned about an increasing number of interactions with bears as more and more people move to the area.
2 extremely rare leopard cubs born at Saint Louis Zoo
The Amur leopard is considered one of the rarest and most endangered cats in the world, the zoo said when announcing the female cubs.
The Amur leopard is considered one of the rarest and most endangered cats in the world, the zoo said when announcing the female cubs.
VIDEO: Redmond mom grabs toddler chasing bear in their backyard
A toddler in Redmond gave her mom a scare after spotting a black bear in the yard, then running towards the animal for a potential hug.
A toddler in Redmond gave her mom a scare after spotting a black bear in the yard, then running towards the animal for a potential hug.
Dog survives deadly Colorado plane crash: 'She's a fighter'
Aside from a laceration and some soreness, Chata is fine.
Aside from a laceration and some soreness, Chata is fine.
Crazy sight! Raccoon gets stuck face-first in Santa Cruz roof
Animal rescuers in Santa Cruz helped rescue a raccoon stuck face-first in a roof.
Animal rescuers in Santa Cruz helped rescue a raccoon stuck face-first in a roof.
2 grizzly bears euthanized in small town after getting used to eating human food
Wildlife officials said the bears in a small Idaho town became used to looking for human food sources.
Wildlife officials said the bears in a small Idaho town became used to looking for human food sources.
Bear cub takes a dip in a hot tub and the video is adorable
It seems that some wildlife animals are developing a taste for the life of luxury.
It seems that some wildlife animals are developing a taste for the life of luxury.
Pugs are so unhealthy they can’t ‘be considered a typical dog,’ study says
The breed's “flat face, bulging eyes, wrinkled skin and tendency towards obesity" make it twice as likely than other dogs to have health problems.
The breed's “flat face, bulging eyes, wrinkled skin and tendency towards obesity" make it twice as likely than other dogs to have health problems.
Cats to stay indoors in German town during rare bird's breeding season
Authorities in the southwest German town of Walldorf have ordered some cat owners to keep their pets indoors until the end of August, to protect a rare bird during its breeding season.
Authorities in the southwest German town of Walldorf have ordered some cat owners to keep their pets indoors until the end of August, to protect a rare bird during its breeding season.
Does New York zoo elephant have human rights? State Supreme Court to decide
Should Happy the Elephant have the same rights as a human? Animal rights groups working to free her say yes.
Should Happy the Elephant have the same rights as a human? Animal rights groups working to free her say yes.
Nearly 80 dogs killed in fire at rural Arkansas 'puppy mill'
Of the 73 dogs that lived, many are suffering from skin mites and other health issues, officials said.
Of the 73 dogs that lived, many are suffering from skin mites and other health issues, officials said.
Lightning kills cow ‘on the spot,’ prompting warning from farmer
“We are always saddened at a loss like this, but realize that events like this happen in nature,“ an Alabama farmer said.
“We are always saddened at a loss like this, but realize that events like this happen in nature,“ an Alabama farmer said.