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Friday, February 01, 2013  A demonstration by individuals with People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals took place in Columbia Friday to help promote getting animals spayed or neutered.

Monday, November 19, 2012  Wranglers say horses, other animals used in 'Hobbit' movies died on unsafe New Zealand farm

Tuesday, February 28, 2012  Two women wearing only minimal underwear and body paint protested the use of animal skins in front of a Columbia fur store Tuesday.

Tuesday, February 07, 2012  The animal rights group, People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals is calling for the Bamberg County Sheriff's office to intervene and stop the shoot.

Thursday, January 19, 2012  Ringling Bros. Circus is facing protestors in Columbia.

Thursday, August 11, 2011  The group says beef production requires a large amount of water and wants people to know that going vegan would conserve water and help the environment.  Columbia police spokeswoman Jennifer Timmons said the department was aware of the planned protest and officers are on the scene keeping a close eye on things.

Tuesday, March 01, 2011  An Horry County judge signed a temporary order to remove 300 cats from the Sacred Vision Animal Sanctuary.

Thursday, January 07, 2010  City Council voted 6-1 Wednesday night to reject a request by People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals to place a statue in front of the Statehouse protesting during a circus visit to Columbia.

Wednesday, January 06, 2010  City Council is set to consider overruling a police decision denying the group's request to protest at the Statehouse.