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Judge Rules Dog Burning Suspects Will Be Tried Together

It was one of the worst cases of animal cruelty known to have happened in North Texas. This past April, a 4-month old puppy was set on fire and left to die. Today the four suspects in the animal torture case were back before a judge.

CBSDFW.COM–2012/12/19

Texas Man Gets 9 Months For Killing Puppy

A San Antonio man has been sentenced to nine months behind bars for the 2010 drowning of a stray puppy that defecated in his backpack.

2012/12/18

Isabella (Credit: Texas Humane Alliance)

Dallas Puppy ‘Isabella’ Found Partially Skinned

A 4-month-old boxer mix puppy was found partially skinned in the front yard of her south Dallas home on Nov. 30.

2012/12/07

Denton FD Rescues Dog From Burning Home

A family dog was rescued by firefighters after being trapped inside a burning home on Friday in east Denton.

2012/12/03

Badly Injured Dog Struggles To Survive

With a rusted can wrapped around her throat, the dog, now named Olivia, was slowly starving, when she arrived at Dallas Animal Services Sunday.

CBS 11–2012/10/29

Missing dog Butch, who was taken during a carjacking in Cedar Hill. (Credit: Washington family)

Sentencing Set For Carjacker Who Took Man And Dog Along For The Ride

A sentencing hearing is set for next week in the case of a man who admits to carjacking a vehicle with a dog and special needs man inside.

2012/10/12

Fort Worth & Animal Organizations Partner For Adoptions

The city of Fort Worth and nearly two dozen other entities hope to adopt out hundreds animals during a two day “mega-adoption event” this weekend.

2012/09/11

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Soldier’s Family Dog Stricken While In United Airlines’ Care

A dog returning to the United States with a soldier’s family was euthanized after suffering heat stroke in Houston while in the care of United Airlines.

2012/08/17

A Five-Star Stay For Your Dog At The “Pooch Hotel”

We humans have the Ritz and the Four Seasons, so why not give our pets a five-star place to rest their precious heads?

2012/08/17

At the Bowie Drive Animal Hospital in Weatherford, Hope waits to go to her new home. (CBS 11 News)

New Hope, New Home For Rescued Dog

It was a busy day at Bowie Drive Animal Hospital in Weatherford. It was a reunion of sorts and everyone from the Parker County Sheriff to animal control was there to see special Hope.

2012/08/07

A dog, later named Hope, is found tortured in Parker County. This picture is after vets performed surgery to help after someone used electrical tape to forcefully shut the dog's mouth, with her tongue pulled out. (credit: CBSDFW.COM)

New Owners Of Rescued Dog Reflect On Their Loving Pet, Hope

On the Moncrief ranch near Weatherford there are no shortages of animals. Dogs, horses and donkeys roam freely. And soon, Hope will join the family.

2012/07/23

Michael Vick: Future Dog Owner? No Way!

Just because you “legally can” do something, that does not mean that you should. For example, Michael Vick spoke with Piers Morgan about wanting to own a dog someday.

2012/07/19