Christmas Eve tragedy: Young bald eagle dies from gunshot wound in Virginia

A tragic incident unfolded on Christmas Eve in Virginia as a young bald eagle succumbed to a gunshot wound, causing grief and sparking legal repercussions.

Highly contagious bird flu found in west Michigan

The Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development (MDARD) detected highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) in a commercial poultry farm in Muskegon County.

Watch: Abandoned puppies get holiday-themed names

The puppies were diagnosed with parvovirus but have since undergone treatment and are recovering nicely.

South Carolina dog rescued from tight spot — a dryer vent

Spike, an otherwise happy hound from South Carolina, found himself in a tight spot after the dog became stuck in his owner's dryer vent.

Stray dog undergoes amazing transformation after 11 pounds of matted fur shaved off him

Workers at Friends For Animals of Metro Detroit (FAMD) in Dearborn shaved about 11 pounds of fur off a severely matted stray dog that arrived at the shelter. Now, the dog named Reggae is receiving care before he is available for adoption.

MSP trooper fatally shoots family dog after claiming he got bit

Despite a warning sign on the property stating “BEWARE OF DOGS" – a 4-year-old Belgian Malinois named Darius was shot and killed by a MSP trooper on Friday, Dec. 1 as they conducted a house search.

Video: 'Spunky' husky rescued from storm drain

“Sebastian, had always wanted to meet the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, but instead, found himself face to face with a couple of Animal Control Officers!"