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Dunwoody Police rescue cat in hairy situation

3:40 PM, May 14, 2013

The Dunwoody Police Department's first call of the day turned out to be a hairy situation -- a cat with its head stuck in a jar.

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31 dogs from Hall County adopted in New York

4:30 PM, Apr 30, 2013

The Hall County Animal Shelter recently took 31 dogs to New York for an adoption event, where all found new homes. The Hall County Animal Shelter recently sent 31 dogs to New York for an adoption event, where all found new homes.

A 2-year-old boy was attacked and killed by a pit bull at a subdivision in south Fulton County Wednesday afternoon.

Family dog acting "normal" in days following attack of 2-year-old boy

11:30 PM, Apr 26, 2013

Fulton County Police are waiting for behavior tests on an 8-year-old American Staffordshire Terrier mix and for the autopsy of 2-year-old Beau Rutledge to confirm cause of death.

Xena was abandoned and abused as a puppy, near death. Jonny, with autism, was shy and quiet. Heres what happened when they met and became inseparable.

Xena the Warrior Puppy and boy with autism: match made in heaven

1:12 PM, Apr 10, 2013

Xena was abandoned and abused as a puppy. Jonny, with autism, was shy and quiet. Here's what happened when they met and became inseparable.

This young cat was found bound with zip ties and charred fur. The Humane Society of Pensacola, where the cat is now, says it is expected to live. (PNJ.com)

Cat found burned, bound with zip ties in Pensacola

3:15 PM, Mar 20, 2013

A young cat that was doused with an accelerant, set on fire and bound with zip ties over the weekend is expected to live, according to staff at the Humane Society of Pensacola.

Kevin Rowson reports on the arrest of 3 people for hoarding rabbits in their home.

Police find "hoarding" house of rabbits

11:21 PM, Mar 18, 2013

Dunwoody police serving a warrant at a home find it filled with rabbits and filthy conditions.

Piper the Cat/Hullinger

Beltline Cat: "Stay Frisky My Friends"

1:44 AM, Mar 16, 2013

The Beltline Eastside is packed with joggers, walker and cyclists. It's biggest draw these days is a little cat named Piper who has become an attraction

A Hall County Great Pyrenees that survived for days with an arrow lodged inside its back is now recovering at home with a new family.

Dog shot with an arrow adopts new family

7:56 PM, Feb 24, 2013

A Hall County Great Pyrenees that survived for days with an arrow lodged inside its back is now recovering at home with a new family.

Pet owners have several options to help calm their furry friends during storms.

Helping pets through storms

9:21 AM, Feb 6, 2013

Children often get nervous when it storms, but what do you do when your pets experience the same fear? We sent meteorologist Allison Chinchar down to Powers Ferry Animal Hospital to find out more.

Jackson goes bonkers whenever it storms; his ears go straight up and he begins to shake. He always finds a place to hide -- anywhere from the bathroom to under a covered chair. (Derrick Lepard)

Pets in panic during storms -- add your own

7:04 AM, Jan 31, 2013

Does your dog, cat or other pet go crazy during severe weather? Submit your pictures here or send them to photos@11alive.com.

Kevin Rowson reports on a dog you can hire to sniff out drugs.

Drug dog for hire

12:28 AM, Jan 29, 2013

An Acworth man and his Jack Russell Terrier can help parents, businesses and schools sniff out drugs.

Kevin Rowson reports on the reunion of a man and his dog

An emotional reunion for a man and his dog

9:55 AM, Jan 16, 2013

Shane Wilson's prayers were answered when he received a telephone call from a complete stranger who told him she found his dog.

Kevin Rowson reports on a man who lost his service dog.

Lost service dog found

3:28 PM, Jan 15, 2013

A Stephens County man lost his dog who has been helping him after a serious accident five years ago.

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4 people in Ga. exposed to rabid llama

1:45 AM, Jan 9, 2013

State health officials say four people in northwest Georgia have been exposed to rabies by a pet llama.

Partners for Pets Save Thousands of abused animals in Clayton County.

Volunteers save thousands of abused animals

12:32 PM, Jan 8, 2013

Abused and abandoned animals continue to crowd county animal shelters and for most of them it's a one-way street.

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UGA vet school to host shelter medicine seminar

10:20 AM, Jan 1, 2013

The all-day event is focused on the best management and medicine practices for local and regional animal shelters.

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Pit bulls crowding south Ga. shelter

10:02 AM, Dec 28, 2012

Organizers of an animal shelter in southern Georgia say many pit bull owners are parting ways with their dogs in the wake of a new county ordinance.

11Alives morning show mascot was featured on the TODAY show Tuesday.

11Alive morning show mascot Pirelli debuts on 'TODAY'

10:30 AM, Dec 11, 2012

The pup who was born without a foot has been helping us spread a message of tolerance and acceptance at local schools. "TODAY" spread that message even further Tuesday.

The girl was attacked by her family dog at their home on Ruth Street in Griffin.

5 year old attacked by family pit bull

9:12 AM, Dec 6, 2012

A 5-year-old girl was severly injured by her family dog Wednesday afternoon.

From the moment he was born 11 months ago, Pirellis life has been nothing short of extraordinary. Now hes getting a fourth foot from the prosthetics specialists who inspired Dolphin Tale.

Pirelli | One step away from having a foot

10:49 AM, Dec 5, 2012

From the moment he was born 11 months ago, Pirelli's life has been nothing short of extraordinary. Now he's getting a fourth foot from the prosthetics specialists who inspired "Dolphin Tale."