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Friday, March 08, 2013  Four North Carolina men are facing various sentences for their roles in an organized dog fighting ring in Robeson County.

Tuesday, February 12, 2013  Dog fighting has become a growing problem that touches most people emotionally. Unfortunately, it is a hard case to go after.

Thursday, January 31, 2013  A man charged in connection with dog fighting in Richland County more than a year ago will spend one year in jail, according to Sheriff Leon Lott.

Friday, February 24, 2012  Elaine Diamond is still searching for her nephew's pit bull Knolla, the dog was stolen from the Columbia animal shelter last month

Monday, February 13, 2012  Police have arrested two teenagers suspected of stealing pit bulls from the Columbia animal shelter.  They are still looking for two more people in what's being investigated as a possible dogfighting ring.

Tuesday, February 07, 2012  Deputy Scott Puckett adopted Sonny the pit bull after he was rescued from a dog fighting ring last September.

Tuesday, February 07, 2012  Officials with the Columbia Police Department are investigating two separate incidents involving stolen pit bulls at the City of Columbia Animal Shelter.

Friday, December 02, 2011  Authorities say they broke up a dogfighting ring in Sumter, busting the operation while two animals were fighting.

Friday, October 07, 2011  Richland County officials are hoping for your help in the recovery of pit bulls rescued from a dog fighting ring in September.  Richland County Sheriff Leon Lott says a foundation has been set up to help assist and offset the costs of caring for the dogs.

Monday, September 26, 2011  Officials say they've arrested three suspects connected to a dog fighting ring that was broken up earlier this month.  The animals involved now need foster homes.

Monday, September 12, 2011  Deputies responded to a complaint of barking dogs at a home on Camp Ground Road around 6 p.m.  When officials arrived they noticed, what they say appeared to be, a dog fighting operation with several people involved, who then fled the scene.

Saturday, September 10, 2011  Richland County authorities say they broke up a large dog-fighting operation in raid during which spectators fled and some dogs scattered through a wooded area.

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.

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.

Wednesday, November 03, 2010  Animal advocates say five dogs seized during a dog fighting raid will be euthanized.