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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.

Thursday, January 31, 2013  The 10-day quarantine for two dozen dogs taken out of a Brownsville home after biting their owners is quickly running out.

Monday, January 28, 2013  A gray fox that was trapped on the top of the roof of a Harlingen business is back in the wild.

Friday, January 25, 2013  The investigation continues into a dog attack at a home in Brownsville where authorities found feces, urine and "unbearable" conditions.

Friday, January 25, 2013  A grey fox trapped on the roof of an office building in Harlingen is drawing a number of curious onlookers.

Thursday, January 24, 2013  Update: Police say the women were attacked by their own dogs. In all, 26 animals were removed from the home.

Monday, October 22, 2012  A pit bull killed about thirty birds, neighbor is afraid kids could be a target.

Tuesday, May 22, 2012  A patas monkey captured in Mission and brought to the Gladys Porter Zoo will now undergo a series of medical exams.

Tuesday, May 15, 2012  Action 4 News has posted a RAW VIDEO of Mission Animal Control speaking about the capture of a monkey who spent weeks on the loose.

Monday, May 14, 2012  A monkey is headed to the Gladys Porter Zoo after spending weeks on the loose in the Mission area.

Friday, May 11, 2012  For three weeks, Mission Animal Control has tried everything to capture a primate on the loose.

Wednesday, March 07, 2012  Marissa Vallejo was charged with a hefty fine by animal control after her dog Buster dug his way out of a fenced-in yard.

Friday, February 24, 2012  Edcouch as Hidalgo County Animal Control officers chased down, tied up and placed each and every wandering dog inside one of five animal control trucks.

Thursday, February 23, 2012  A Brownsville animal control officer is suing the city of Brownsville, it’s city manager and the interim police.

Wednesday, January 11, 2012  Melissa Ann spotted what she believes were three neglected horses in a field in Harlingen. One of the horses was nearly skin and bones and Ann knew immediately that she wanted to rescue them.