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Friday, May 17, 2013  Updated with video; Officials say dog bites continue to be a serious health and safety issue across the nation.

Friday, May 03, 2013  Updated with video; The training never stops for local K-9 units.

Wednesday, May 01, 2013  Updated wtih video; Dixie, a five year old American Pit Bull is now dead at the hands of a Vienna police officer.

Tuesday, April 16, 2013  Insurance and Safety Fire Commissioner Ralph Hudgens announced Tuesday that Smokey, the state arson canine has passed away after a brief illness.

Sunday, April 14, 2013  While a man was trying to protect his property Saturday afternoon, he shot a dog in the process.

Sunday, April 14, 2013  Updated with video; A dog has been shot and transported to the Veterinary Clinic located at 2415 Gillionville Road.

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.

Friday, March 22, 2013  Toto, a three and a half year old Chihuahua with paralyzed hind legs, has called Albany Pet Partners home for nearly half his life. That changed last February when Ann Davis walked through the door.

Tuesday, March 19, 2013  The Albany Fire Department responded to a fire call at 910 West Tift Avenue Tuesday afternoon left two puppies and a pit bull deceased.

Wednesday, March 13, 2013  New York City Jack Russell terrier undergoes surgery to remove $1.11 in pennies he swallowed

Friday, March 08, 2013  Updated with video; Parasites like fleas and ticks are more prevalent in warmer weather.

Thursday, February 28, 2013  Updated with video; A woman was walking down a public street in Bronwood when two pit bulls charged towards her.

Wednesday, February 27, 2013  Updated with video; A Deerfield-Windsor knight has signed a letter of commitment to become a Georgia bulldog.

Sunday, February 24, 2013  Updated with video; In our Facebook Story of the Day, you wanted to know where obedience training for dogs is offered around Albany.

Friday, February 22, 2013  Updated with video and Janiya's condition; Albany police have confirmed that a five-year-old female has been the victim of a dog attack.