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Friday, May 24, 2013  Updated with video; A 43-year-old woman is in the hospital after she was viciously attacked by a dog shortly after 1 p.m. Thursday afternoon, which has led to an Albany Animal Control investigation.

Wednesday, May 08, 2013  Updated with video; Ben Hill County Commissioners met today for their weekly workshop.

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

Saturday, February 16, 2013  Updated with video; According to Albany Animal Control who's at fault depends on the circumstances surrounding the attack.

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.

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.

Friday, July 06, 2012  Updated with video; Albany police say that a witness observed someone toss at least two black and white kittens out of a 2005 Ford F-150 on the Liberty Expressway at Jefferson Street.

Friday, June 29, 2012  The Albany Police department does not advise to break out the car window to get to the animal.

Thursday, May 24, 2012  For FOX 31's Thursday Facebook story of the day people wanted to know if there are any special rules when it comes to traveling with your pet on a plane.

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

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.

Wednesday, November 16, 2011  Updated with video; A controversial horse death turns out not to be caused by a ferocious dog attack. Find out what caused the animals injuries.

Friday, October 21, 2011  Two Worth County Commissioners bring up incidents causing them concern about animal control, including one where a horse was killed.

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