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Wednesday, February 06, 2013  Updated with video; Two stray dogs are dead and an investigation is underway after Ronald and Angela Ponder say two teens reportedly threw the strays over their fence and into the backyard of their two American Bulldogs.

Wednesday, December 26, 2012  16 individuals were busted in Tift County for operating a rooster fighting ring.

Tuesday, July 10, 2012  Updated with video; 32 individuals were arrested Sunday for their part in a Chicken Fighting ring outside of Moultrie, Georgia.

Wednesday, June 13, 2012  Updated with video; In Tuesday's Facebook story of the day people wanted to know if a law exists that requires people to restrain pets while in a moving vehicle.

Friday, June 01, 2012  Updated with video; Sherriff Reggie Rachals turns down rumors that he wrongfully treated a horse.

Thursday, May 10, 2012  Updated with video; A Dougherty County man says officials aren't cooperating with the law when it comes to a litter of dogs that were seized from his home.

Thursday, May 19, 2011  Albany Police said on Wednesday that they've seen a 22 percent increase in animal cruelty cases over the past year.

Saturday, December 04, 2010  A dog is reportedly shot by an air rifle.

Monday, November 15, 2010  A reward of $7,500 is being offered for information leading to the identification, arrest and conviction of the people responsible for a brutal attack on a 13-year-old quarter horse in Georgia.

Thursday, October 14, 2010  Fishin’ & Que’ing in Bainbridge, 911 caller arrested, and animal cruelty leads to pot bust.

Wednesday, October 13, 2010  Law enforcement officials in Sumter County have seized 81 dogs.  Sumter County Sheriff Pete Smith says the dogs were found in deplorable conditions, with feces tangled in their fur.  Smith says many of the dogs are sick and some of them had no food and water.

Wednesday, October 06, 2010  There’s been a deadly pit bull attack in Mitchell County, only this time the pit bulls are the victims.  Two pit bulls were reportedly shot and killed by their owner's neighbor.

Friday, September 17, 2010  Lee County and Albany officials see their share of animal cruelty and inhumane treatment, but make sure the animals are cared for when they make contact.

Thursday, July 01, 2010  Effingham County authorities have charged two Springfield men with animal cruelty after they were seen kicking a puppy.

Tuesday, April 20, 2010  The Supreme Court struck down a federal law Tuesday aimed at banning videos that show graphic violence against animals, saying it violates the right to free speech.