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Thursday, May 23, 2013  Updated with video; The Georgia Department of Agriculture gave thousands of dollars Tuesday to 19 animal shelters across Georgia.

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.

Tuesday, January 29, 2013  The show provides national exposure to the shelters across the country that provide the puppy athletes and the kittens that star in the halftime show.

Monday, September 24, 2012  FOX 31 Facebook friends want to know what animals, besides cats and dogs, do local animals shelters take in.

Monday, July 16, 2012  Updated with video; Each year Lee County Elementary School holds a one-day event, progressive ag safety day, that teaches children safety lessons that can keep them and those around them safe at home, or out in the community.

Tuesday, May 15, 2012  Updated with video; Thousands of puppies are taken in by shelters because of the lack of spaying and neutering but there are afforable ways to ge your pet fixed

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.

Thursday, February 23, 2012  Updated with video;  Help the environment and local causes simeltaneously: Two Lee County organizations are recycling cans to help causes

Thursday, January 05, 2012  7 in 10 pet owners: Shelters should kill only animals too sick or aggressive for adoption

Wednesday, December 28, 2011  Updated with video; The Lee County Animal Shelter says they typically adopt out a lot of animals but this year was a different story.

Thursday, October 20, 2011  The director for Lee County Public Works says as temperatures get colder, the animal shelter gets an increased in it's pet population.

Friday, September 30, 2011  At their first meeting, the newly established Lee County Community Foundation discussed donations to the Lee County Animal Shelter.

Friday, July 01, 2011  This holiday weekend, it is important to make sure your pets are safe.

Friday, June 17, 2011  Joplin animal shelter overflowing after tornado, still looking for homes for 900 cats, dogs