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Wednesday, January 09, 2013  A Kershaw County man is in jail after being accused of using dogs for fighting.

Wednesday, September 05, 2012  When Pickles first came into Pets Inc., workers weren’t sure if she’d even make it through the night.

Wednesday, July 18, 2012  A dog, starved and believed to have been used as bait for fighting is getting another chance.

Saturday, February 18, 2012  Animal experts say that pit bulls are one of the most misunderstood breeds of animal, often being used as attack and fighting dogs.

Tuesday, February 14, 2012  Police say they have arrested a third person in a string of burglaries at the Columbia Animal Shelter.  Authorities say Dezmon Jones, 25, turned himself in at Columbia Police headquarters Tuesday afternoon. He faces multiple charges including second-degree burglary.

Friday, January 06, 2012  Officials from the animal rights group PETA say they are offering a reward for information about four dogs missing from a Bamberg animal shelter since late November.

Tuesday, December 06, 2011  Richland County deputies say pit bulls rescued from a dogfighting ring are now ready for adoption.

Tuesday, November 01, 2011  Richland County authorities say 15 of the 24 dogs seized during a September raid on a dog-fighting operation are in foster homes.  However, more dogs are still waiting for foster homes.

Wednesday, October 26, 2011  Richland County deputies say a dog seized from a Midlands dogfighting ring is making progress and living with a new family. In September, Loki was one of 24 pit bulls taken from what authorities call a significant dogfighting operation in Richland County.

Thursday, October 20, 2011  Officials in Richland County announced the arrests of two additional suspects connected to a dogfighting ring that was broken up last month.  Sheriff Leon Lott said Thursday 60-year-old James Earl Green and 31-year-old Jason Lundees Washington were arrested.

Sunday, October 31, 2010  Seven people from North and South Carolina have been arrested and face dogfighting charges after a joint investigation by deputies in Berkeley and Florence counties.

Wednesday, September 08, 2010  The Probation, Parole and Pardon Services board voted 5-2 on Wednesday to grant parole to 63-year-old David Ray Tant.

Friday, March 05, 2010  Most of the pit bulldogs linked to the arrest of three men on dogfighting charges last month have been euthanized.

Wednesday, July 08, 2009  As many as 350 dogs seized, about 30 people arrested in dogfighting raids across 5 states