The owners of a dog, named “Rocky”, were in court, Thursday, after complaints he chased kids around a south Augusta neighborhood. Rocky didn’t bite the kids, but neighbors claim he is aggressive. Since the incident, he’s been living at Richmond County Animal Control, waiting for a judge to rule his fate. Barclay Bishop has more in this WJBF News Channel 6 Extra.

The owners of a dog, named “Rocky”, were in court, Thursday, after complaints he chased kids around a south Augusta neighborhood. Rocky didn’t bite the kids, but neighbors claim he is aggressive. Since the incident, he’s been living at Richmond County Animal Control, waiting for a judge to rule his fate. Barclay Bishop has more in this WJBF News Channel 6 Extra.

Rocky’s future is in the now in the hands of a judge.  His owners say he is kid-friendly and non-aggressive but animal control workers say he is a threat to public safety.  Count on Renita Crawford to bring you round one of the story.

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.

Some people in a South Augusta community are complaining about dangerous dogs in the area. One man says his pet was attacked by these vicious dogs. It all happened Sunday night at the Quail Hollow subdivision. Count on WJBF News Channel 6’s Fraendy Clervaud for the story.