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Monday, April 29, 2013  Hey mom: what would you NOT want for Mother's day?

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

Sunday, April 14, 2013  Authorities are investigating a fire that damaged two homes and claimed the lives of several dogs and birds in Pharr.

Wednesday, April 10, 2013  A retired veterinarian is suing the Texas Board of Veterinary Medicine claiming the board is violating his free speech rights.  This comes after an investigation where the vet was using a webcam to diagnose animals online.

Monday, February 25, 2013  Fort Worth police are looking for a man who authorities allege killed a dog by throwing the canine off a bridge.

Thursday, November 22, 2012  The Humane Society of Harlingen is typically a temporary home for stray animals, run purely on donations and a small stipend from the city.

Monday, September 17, 2012  Indian Lake may seem like a quiet and peaceful town outside the city of Los Fresnos. But it’s what's lurking within that people who live here said is causing concern.

Monday, August 27, 2012  The Humane Society of Harlingen has been rescued from financial ruin, giving hope to not only dogs and cats but also people who want to see the shelter turnaround.

Tuesday, July 10, 2012  Forensic experts have made a ruling a in a Monday morning discovery made on an abandoned lot in San Juan.

Wednesday, July 04, 2012  Brenda Torres is the Humane Education Director at Palm Valley Animal Center in Edinburg. She said the summer months are their busiest---as more animals make their way through those shelter doors.

Monday, June 25, 2012  A Harlingen man is facing criminal charges after he allegedly punched a dog because it left excrement on the floor of his room.

Friday, April 20, 2012  A Los Fresnos man was arrested after being accused of killing three puppies.

Friday, April 20, 2012  A Bayview man is expected to face animal cruelty charges after he allegedly shot and killed three puppies.

Thursday, March 29, 2012  Cameron County Pct. 2 Commissioner Ernie Hernandez has been pushing for the county to build a new animal shelter to replace the current one which was built about 30 years ago.

Wednesday, March 21, 2012  Just days before a Winter Texan couple is set to leave the valley, they are robbed of their truck and two dogs.