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Wednesday, April 17, 2013  Animal advocates from throughout the state gathered in Columbia Wednesday to lobby for animal protection legislation.

Wednesday, March 06, 2013  The Irmo Police Department has been called to handle three rabid animals in Irmo neighborhoods since October, according to Chief Brian Buck.

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.

Thursday, July 12, 2012  A recent sighting of a wild black bear in Camden has area residents on high alert.

Wednesday, May 30, 2012  Authorities say it's unclear whether neighborhood dogs were responsible for the mauling death of a 2-year-old in Mount Pleasant last weekend.

Wednesday, March 14, 2012  In the past few months there have been several cases of people bitten by wild animals. Now that the weather is getting warmer more people will be outside, leading to the possibility of increased interaction with wild animals.

Friday, March 02, 2012  The fox thought to be involved in a confirmed attack in Lexington County Thursday was captured and tested positive for rabies.

Wednesday, October 19, 2011  Story updated with video and photos: Zoo owner sets exotic animals free, kills himself.

Wednesday, March 30, 2011  The Department of Health and Environmental Control says inspectors found bags of raccoon meat at the Lucky Seven No. 2 store on Bluff Rd. in Gadsden.  Officials found the meat on two separate inspections.

Monday, March 01, 2010  Fatal orca attack raises questions of whether wild animals should be tamed to entertain

Wednesday, October 22, 2008  A Cherokee County man has been sentenced to eight months in jail for stealing a 7-month-old bear cub from an animal park.