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Wednesday, April 03, 2013  As a three year old Buena Vista girl recovers after a dog mauling, officials are look to make changes in a local dog ordinance.

Monday, April 01, 2013  More than four million dogs enter shelters each year, and they don't always get the nutrition they need. That's why Pedigree built the Feeding Project, a new initiative to supply participating shelters with 100 percent of their core dog food needs at absolutely no cost.

Thursday, March 14, 2013  A three-year old girl is recovering after an aggressive dog mauled her. The dog is now quarantined.

Thursday, February 21, 2013  The new head of Animal Control will dress up like a dog to raise awareness

Wednesday, November 28, 2012  Kevin Wilken started work November 14th, replacing Valerie McCullough.

Monday, November 19, 2012  A man discovered mounds of feces and dead dogs after buying a foreclosed home in western Michigan.  Our sister station WOOD-TV in Grand Rapids had the story.

Wednesday, September 12, 2012  The Board of County Commissioners listened to those concerns on Wednesday.  Both sides agree that the volunteers are necessary.

Tuesday, September 11, 2012  Genesee County Animal Control has ended its volunteer program. Volunteers now fear the recent decision will lead to what's called, "cage rage."

Wednesday, May 02, 2012  UPDATE: The Genesee County Animal Control Director says 27 dogs seized were euthanized

Friday, February 03, 2012  At the Saginaw County Animal Care Center, you can adopt shepherds, labs, and beagles - but no pit bulls. That's because the county has a long-standing policy to euthanize the controversial breed.  Officials say it's a policy worth revisiting.

Thursday, January 05, 2012  Shiawassee animal control is closing its doors amid budget cuts. Operations are being merged with the local humane society, but some animals may have to be euthanized.

Tuesday, July 26, 2011  A vicious dog attack in a Flint neighborhood sent an eight-year-old girl to the hospital Friday night, and the pit bull responsible for the attack has still not been removed from the home.

Thursday, July 07, 2011  After a little girl is mauled by a Pit Bull this week in Bay City, Bay County Commissioners are pushing to change the Animal Control Ordinance so dog owners take better responsibility of their pets

Friday, May 20, 2011  UPDATE: Jonah is now out of the animal hospital, and will soon be ready to be adopted.

Thursday, May 19, 2011  Folks who live on 13th Street in Saginaw say they think a cat killing neighbor has poisoned a dozen cats.