Iditarod starts with smallest field ever in iconic sled dog race
The small turnout raises concerns about the future of an iconic race that has taken hits from the pandemic, climate change, inflation and loss of sponsors, as big-name champions are retiring.
The small turnout raises concerns about the future of an iconic race that has taken hits from the pandemic, climate change, inflation and loss of sponsors, as big-name champions are retiring.
Watch: Fishermen spot sharks in huge feeding frenzy off Louisiana coast
The video captures sharks surrounding a boat as they feast on fish with their fins flailing as the fishermen get doused with water.
The video captures sharks surrounding a boat as they feast on fish with their fins flailing as the fishermen get doused with water.
Connecticut woman's dogs shot, beheaded, skinned
Erin Caviola says her two 10-year-old German Shepherds, Cimo and Lieben, were shot, beheaded, and killed by a hunter from Putnam County.
Erin Caviola says her two 10-year-old German Shepherds, Cimo and Lieben, were shot, beheaded, and killed by a hunter from Putnam County.
Deputy finds elderly dog nearly frozen to death, returns pet to owner
Authorities in Maine said the 14-year-old dog had tried to climb out of ditch but stopped when her paw got too cold.
Authorities in Maine said the 14-year-old dog had tried to climb out of ditch but stopped when her paw got too cold.
'He went running back into the house': Family's dog saves 1-year-old during fire
"Everything is gone that's really all I can say," said Janet Kelley. "We've been in our van piled up just living in there." They do still have each other though - thanks to their dog Blue.
"Everything is gone that's really all I can say," said Janet Kelley. "We've been in our van piled up just living in there." They do still have each other though - thanks to their dog Blue.
Elephants in US zoos face uncertain future without breeding
Some larger zoos have phased out elephant exhibits, but one California zoo is updating its Africa exhibit and working with an organization on breeding.
Some larger zoos have phased out elephant exhibits, but one California zoo is updating its Africa exhibit and working with an organization on breeding.
Dog's rescue from an unused well serves as a safety reminder
The Minnesota Department of Health is using the incident to remind the public to seal up all unused well.
The Minnesota Department of Health is using the incident to remind the public to seal up all unused well.
Fishermen find remains of missing man inside shark
The remains of a man who had disappeared appear to have been found inside a shark that was captured by local fishermen.
The remains of a man who had disappeared appear to have been found inside a shark that was captured by local fishermen.
Arizona Humane provides hundreds of free vaccines, microchips for pets
Hundreds of pet owners got their four-legged friends vaccinated thanks to the Arizona Humane Society, and it was all for free. FOX 10's Danielle Miller has the story.
Hundreds of pet owners got their four-legged friends vaccinated thanks to the Arizona Humane Society, and it was all for free. FOX 10's Danielle Miller has the story.
Bullfrogs for dinner? Utah wildlife officials want you to catch – and eat – this invasive species
“Target the big ones — they have the most meat,” Lee Kay, a grounds supervisor at Utah Division of Wildlife Resources, said.
“Target the big ones — they have the most meat,” Lee Kay, a grounds supervisor at Utah Division of Wildlife Resources, said.
Video shows Amazon delivery driver hitting, killing dog at Maryland home
A Maryland family is mourning the loss of their pet after an Amazon delivery driver was seen hitting and killing the family dog. Amazon's initial response was offering a $5 coupon and a free wind chime.
A Maryland family is mourning the loss of their pet after an Amazon delivery driver was seen hitting and killing the family dog. Amazon's initial response was offering a $5 coupon and a free wind chime.
St. Louis Zoo bear escapes from enclosure for second time in a month
This was Ben the bear's second escape this month.
This was Ben the bear's second escape this month.
Arizona trooper rescues stranded cat along I-10 freeway, adopts him
The Arizona Dept. of Public Safety shared bodycam footage of a trooper saving a cat stranded next to the I-10 freeway in Phoenix.
The Arizona Dept. of Public Safety shared bodycam footage of a trooper saving a cat stranded next to the I-10 freeway in Phoenix.
Elderly man killed, 3 others injured in dog attack: 'Horrific scene'
San Antonio police say an elderly couple was visiting a relative's home when they were attacked by two dogs "as they stepped out of their vehicle."
San Antonio police say an elderly couple was visiting a relative's home when they were attacked by two dogs "as they stepped out of their vehicle."
Major cockfighting operation busted in Mesa, property owner arrested
According to Maricopa County deputies, they got a tip on Christmas Eve about a cockfighting event near Mountain Road and Williams Field Roads.
According to Maricopa County deputies, they got a tip on Christmas Eve about a cockfighting event near Mountain Road and Williams Field Roads.
Freezing dog found tied to tree outside shelter during snowstorm
"Leaving them tied up with no shelter or water is a crime," officials said.
"Leaving them tied up with no shelter or water is a crime," officials said.
Video shows dogs being rescued from alleged training facility for dog fighting
Floyd County Police rescued more than a dozen dogs they say were being conditioned and trained to fight. The animals were discovered on a property on Weathington Road.
Floyd County Police rescued more than a dozen dogs they say were being conditioned and trained to fight. The animals were discovered on a property on Weathington Road.
Proposed bill would ban dogs from sticking heads outside car windows
A newly filed Florida Senate Bill related to animal welfare could change how you travel with your dog.
A newly filed Florida Senate Bill related to animal welfare could change how you travel with your dog.
Vocal cat disrupts Washington city council meeting before being escorted out
He’s a cat but he’s got something to say, regardless of the public comment session's normal three-minute time limit.
He’s a cat but he’s got something to say, regardless of the public comment session's normal three-minute time limit.
Bird flu kills 11-year-old girl in Cambodia
Symptoms of H5N1 infection are similar to that of other flus, including cough, aches, fever and, in some cases, life-threatening pneumonia.
Symptoms of H5N1 infection are similar to that of other flus, including cough, aches, fever and, in some cases, life-threatening pneumonia.