They are the doctors who care for your sick pet…but one vet and his techs have gone beyond the call of duty, helping to save a dog’s life…that’s suspected of being used as dog bait. WJBF News Channel 6’s Barclay Bishop has the story.

A 2-year-old Richmond County child attacked by dogs is recovering. We have the latest in the case, where officials say the owner of the dogs is no stranger to Richmond County Animal Services. WJBF News Channel 6’s Paige Tucker has the latest.

A South Carolina man has been charged with cruelty to animals after authorities seized six horses and a pony from his home. Jail officials said Thursday that 54-year-old Glenn Chestnut has been released on $800 bond. The Morning News of Florence reports that Chestnut was arrested Tuesday, nearly a week after authorities took the horses.

A man who tried to mellow out his cat by stuffing her into a homemade bong is facing criminal charges, and catcalls from animal lovers. Lincoln-area authorities cited 20-year-old Acea Schomaker on suspicion of animal cruelty Sunday after catching him smoking marijuana from a contraption that had a cat stuffed inside its 12-inch by 6-inch base.

A man who tried to mellow out his cat by stuffing her into a homemade bong is facing criminal charges, and catcalls from animal lovers. Lincoln-area authorities cited 20-year-old Acea Schomaker on suspicion of animal cruelty Sunday after catching him smoking marijuana from a contraption that had a cat stuffed inside its 12-inch by 6-inch base.

A local pet store facing some pretty tough charges. Loo’s Cuddly Critters owner, Rebecca Loo, has been cited for multiple counts of animal cruelty. Loo’s accused of not taking proper care of the more than 60 puppies she keeps in her store. WJBF News Channel 6’s Barclay Bishop has more.

One local pet store owner is being charged with animal cruelty. Thursday, Richmond County Animal Control charged Rebecca Loo with 4 counts of animal cruelty. She owns Loo’s Cuddly Critters, on Walton Way. WJBF News Channel 6’s Barclay Bishop has more.

According to animal control investigators, Justin Monbarren, a groomer at PetSmart, has been charged with one count of animal cruelty. Officers say, based on witness statements, he intentionally strangled a 5-pound Pomeranian. Thursday, another pet owner came forward; saying what happened to her dog, with the same groomer, is very similar. WJBF News Channel 6’s Barclay Bishop has been following this developing story, and has more.

EXCLUSIVE: It’s a story you will only see here on WJBF News Channel 6. There are some serious animal cruelty allegations for one employee of Augusta Exchange’s PetSmart. The allegations are towards Justin Monbarren, who’s a groomer at the store. WJBF News Channel 6’s Barclay Bishop has all the details.

A case of animal cruelty is under investigation in Murray County. Sheriff Howard Ensley said three men are in custody allegedly for killing, dismembering and eating a dog.

There are more complaints of animal neglect in Saluda County. Several people say horses on some property in the county are being starved to death. The Saluda County Sheriff’s Office has responded to complaints that the horses would die, if nothing was done…that was back in the spring. WJBF News Channel 6’s Renita Crawford traveled to Saluda County…she has more…