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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, August 15, 2012  A dog found starving with a jar on her head is fighting for her life.

Wednesday, August 15, 2012 

Wednesday, August 08, 2012  A cat fight of sorts is going on in West Columbia about a proposal aimed at cutting down the number of feral cats in the city.

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

Saturday, May 12, 2012  A disabled dog is fighting for his life in the Midlands.

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.

Monday, December 05, 2011  A stinky situation at a Midlands shelter is putting animals are risk.

Thursday, August 04, 2011  A dog that is believed to have been bait in a dog fighting ring will be the guest of honor at a weekend fundraiser.

Tuesday, July 19, 2011  Want a dog, but don't want the life-long commitment or responsibility?  There is now the chance to take a dog home, and in the process save another's life.

Monday, July 11, 2011  A Midlands animal shelter is looking for a home for a pit bull that they say was used to train fighting dogs.  Pets Inc. in West Columbia says the adult male dog, they've named Cowboy, was brought to them with bites and broken or filed teeth.

Thursday, December 16, 2010  They’re cute, they’re cuddly, but do pets make good Christmas gifts?

Wednesday, November 17, 2010  The annual Scrooges and Angels List represents some of the best and worst charitable giving nationwide.

Wednesday, March 10, 2010  Stray animals will often do anything to survive.

Monday, February 08, 2010  Police say the dog was aggressive and lunged at them, leaving them no other choice but to taser the animal.