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Saturday, May 18, 2013  A family pet was attacked and killed by two pit bulls. Brittany Hickel was devastated when she saw her 300lb. Alpaca named 'Kimo' dead. She said he didn't stand a chance.

Friday, May 17, 2013  Homeowners in a Penitas neighborhood fear an increased threat of burglaries after several dogs are killed.

Tuesday, May 14, 2013  Two Irish Wolfhounds, both therapy pets, will get married in a South Padre Island beachfront wedding, as part of a free family-oriented event on Saturday, May 18.

Tuesday, May 14, 2013  The Harlingen Humane Society also featured “Jezebel” a cat, during this week’s Pet of the Week segment.  For more information on adoption, call 956-425-PAWS.

Monday, May 13, 2013  Penitas police are investigating the death of at least 13 dogs in a north Penitas neighborhood.

Wednesday, May 08, 2013  With recent mass shootings such as the one at Sandy Hook Elementary and in Aurora, Co., law enforcement agencies across the country are getting proactive.

Tuesday, May 07, 2013  The Harlingen Humane Society also featured “Yancy” a schnoodle (Schnauzer/Poodle) mix during this week’s Pet of the Week segment.  For more information on adoption, call 956-425-PAWS.

Wednesday, April 24, 2013  A McAllen woman wants justice for her three dogs that she said were attacked at the McAllen Dog Park

Tuesday, April 23, 2013  The Harlingen Humane Society also featured “Diamond" a 2 to 3-year-old female pug mix during this week’s Pet of the Week segment.  For more information on adoption, call 956-425-PAWS.

Monday, April 22, 2013  More than 4.7 million people are reported victims of dog bites each year.

Sunday, April 21, 2013  A 5-year-old Edcouch boy is recovering in San Antonio hospital after being bit by a dog last night.

Tuesday, April 16, 2013  The Harlingen Humane Society also featured “Avery"a Jack Russell Terrier during this week’s Pet of the Week segment.  For more information on adoption, call 956-425-PAWS.

Monday, April 15, 2013  Fire crews battled heat exhaustion as they worked to put out the massive blaze that consumed most of the home on the 800 block of Cortez in Pharr.

Friday, April 12, 2013  A family outside of Alamo made a Call 4 Action saying a company on Craigslist scammed them out of money and jeopardized their safety.

Friday, April 12, 2013  Attention motorcycle enthusiasts!  If you were planning on heading out on the highway this weekend, why not do so to help the needy animals of the Rio Grande Valley?