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Sunday, April 22, 2012  The gunmen in a fatal shooting this week remain on the loose after opening fire during a cockfighting event at a La Blanca ranch. Even though it's illegal, animal advocates said those types of events happen all the time.

Sunday, March 18, 2012  One of the smallest cities in Hidalgo County wants to get their growing stray dog population under control.But some neighbors in La Villa said leaders are barking up the wrong tree.

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.

Friday, April 22, 2011  In just one year, there's about 35,000 animals that are euthanized, but Palm Valley Animal Center in Edinburg offers tips on how you can prevent that.

Tuesday, November 03, 2009  An Action 4 Investigation has revealed that more animals are euthanized than adopted at Rio Grande Valley animal shelters.