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Tuesday, April 30, 2013  The Best Friends Humane Society animal shelter in Worth County is currently filled to capacity with dogs, cats, and even a pig waiting to be adopted.

Thursday, April 04, 2013  Officials with the Lee County Animal Shelter say around 7:00 p.m. Monday night, three puppies were dropped off outside of their gate.

Monday, February 11, 2013  Updated with video; Albany police officers and EMS responded to a dog bite call around 2PM Saturday afternoon on Morningside Drive.

Friday, February 08, 2013  Updated with video; The Worth County Board of Commissioners met Thursday morning to announce their decision regarding the contract length for Best Friends Humane Society.

Thursday, January 17, 2013  Updated with video; Once again, supporters of the Best Friends Humane Society in Worth County had to leave a commission meeting with no answers on the fate of their contract.

Thursday, January 03, 2013  The Worth County board of commissioners are holding the first meeting for 2013.

Sunday, December 30, 2012  Kristina Towell was looking at a prospective house with her grandmother and husband, Michael, when three bulldogs from a neighboring house chewed through their leashes and attacked Michael.

Friday, November 16, 2012  Updated with video; In a special report, find out how we can reduce the number of dogs put down each year.

Sunday, October 07, 2012  The Georgia Bureau of Investigation is looking into the death of a narcotics dog with the Worth County Police.

Wednesday, September 12, 2012  Updated with video; A local veterinarian is trying to raise awareness and change an Albany Humane Society policy regarding adoption age after a dispute involving a sick puppy

Sunday, August 19, 2012  Updated with video; Tractor Supply hosted animal shelter for it's 2nd annual Pet appreciation week.

Sunday, May 20, 2012  Updated with video; The Junior League of Albany hosted their first ever Paws for a Cause event this morning at the Pet Supermarket on Dawson Road.

Thursday, May 17, 2012  Updated with video; It's been an ongoing battle for a man who had his dogs seized from his home. Carey Culbert was back in court again Wednesday

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.

Tuesday, May 01, 2012  Updated with video; Hundreds of dogs and cats are at risk for euthanization while they wait to be placed in a stable home.