They are our best friends, members of our family, and, just like us, they like to look their best. They are our pets, and the people who keep them so well-groomed work hard at it. That’s why WJBF News Channel 6’s Brad Means decided to spend some time with some outstanding animal groomers in the latest installment of “Brad Means Does My Job.“

Aiken County Animal Control launches new volunteer program. WJBF News Channel 6’s Barclay Bishop has more.

Aiken County Animal Control launches new volunteer program. WJBF News Channel 6’s Barclay Bishop has more.

They are out of money at the most inconvenient time. Aiken County Animal Shelter employees say their money that provides vouchers to spay and neuter pets, has run out. It’s bad news…and yet good news. WJBF News Channel 6’s Joy Howe explains.

They are out of money at the most inconvenient time. Aiken County Animal Shelter employees say their money that provides vouchers to spay and neuter pets, has run out. It’s bad news…and yet good news. WJBF News Channel 6’s Joy Howe explains.

Smokers are urged to quit for the sake of their pets. Studies show secondhand smoke is just as dangerous to animals as it is to humans.

Smokers are urged to quit for the sake of their pets. Studies show secondhand smoke is just as dangerous to animals as it is to humans.

A South Carolina bill seeks to protect pets in domestic violence cases to make it easier for victims to leave their abusers.

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.

Macon animal control officers have issued 96 warnings and 20 citations for animal tethering violations.

We have some reminders that you may need over the next couple of days, during the bone-chilling temperatures that will blanket the CSRA. Also, fires are going to be a great concern for people who use space heaters.

You have to take your pet out everyday but, when the temperatures drop how cold is too cold…for them? WJBF News Channel 6’s Barclay Bishop has the answers.

You have to take your pet out everyday but, when the temperatures drop how cold is too cold…for them? WJBF News Channel 6’s Barclay Bishop has the answers.

Paige Tucker reports on what happened to the pets that were left behind when Graniteville was evacuated.