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Tuesday, March 26, 2013  Authorities do not know the man's motive for the attack. He faces a felony animal abuse charge.

Thursday, September 27, 2012  A dog was shot after biting a deputy and turned over to animal control.

Tuesday, June 19, 2012  Leaving your pet in a hot car can be fatal

Tuesday, June 05, 2012  Two people were bitten during a fight between a pit bull and a poodle-mix at Columbia’s Twin Lakes Recreation Area.

Monday, January 09, 2012  In extreme cases of animal neglect, state law allows for a sentence of 4 years in prison.

Thursday, October 20, 2011  Humane Society Officials said Missouri, Nevada, North Carolina, Ohio and Oklahoma are the most lenient when it comes to allowing dangerous wildlife as pets.

Saturday, September 03, 2011  The seizure of more than 150 cats from a Kansas City home has animal control personnel scrambling to house them.

Wednesday, August 31, 2011  Fulton animal control removed 30 cats and 3 dogs from a Fulton home on Wednesday.

Tuesday, July 12, 2011  Update: About a dozen people turned out for the first public forum regarding Fulton's animal ordinance changes.

Saturday, May 07, 2011  A 12-year old boy is recovering after he was bitten by a Pitt Bull Friday afternoon.

Wednesday, February 16, 2011  Jefferson City has a vicious animal ordinance. Once the court deems an animal vicious the owner must follow a set of rules.

Friday, December 17, 2010  Update: Friday, Dec. 17 at 1:35 p.m. A Jefferson City Animal Control said it investigated the condition of the dog on Pike Street and found no animal code violation.

Wednesday, December 08, 2010  The Columbia/Boone County Animal Control Officers are offering the gift of responsible pet ownership this holiday season.

Monday, June 28, 2010  Update: Monday, June 28 at 12:11 p.m. A Columbia woman accused of hoarding dozens of cats in a motel room has pleaded not guilty.