'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.

Dog rescued from mud along Minnesota river
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For 13 years going on 14 years, George Niskanen?s St. Bernard Ed has been living the life. Ed has acres of hilly, wooded terrain to roam free on, and part of the land even borders the Minnesota River in Carver County. But this month, when Ed didn?t come home to eat overnight, Niskanen started to worry.

Anthrax found in Minnesota cattle for first time in decade

The Minnesota Board of Animal Health announced cattle in northwestern Minnesota were infected with anthrax, the first recorded case in the state for more than a decade. 

'Game-changing' treatment for dog heart disease already saving lives

A game-changing procedure at the University of Minnesota Veterinary School is saving the lives of aging dogs with a deadly heart condition.

Tips to get anxious pets through Fourth of July fireworks

You may love fireworks, but animal experts insist your pets do not. The sporadic, loud noises and bright lights can be very stressful for your furry friends.

Goat missing from St. Paul school found dead: Police

Police discovered the remains of a beloved goat Hazelnut who was reported missing from a school in St. Paul earlier this week. 

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.