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Monday, June 17, 2013  A national animal rights organization called Mercy For Animals held a demonstration at the entrance of the Walmart on Beltline Drive in Florence Monday morning.

Friday, June 14, 2013  A local animal rescue group saved a dog from the Lowcountry. The dog, named Mackenzie, suffered from internal injuries, a broken jaw, and a severe cut to the face. She's doing well now after undergoing surgery.

Wednesday, May 08, 2013  Lynn Schaeffer, 65, and her daughter Wendy Desabro, 39, were arrested Tuesday and charged with Ill Treatment of Animals.

Tuesday, October 30, 2012  Seven Latta Middle School students, ages 11-14, have been charged with Animal Cruelty and Trespassing and suspended after Dillon County deputies say the students broke into the Future Farmers of America (FFA) facility campus at Latta High School and injured two goats.

Friday, August 31, 2012  A recent animal abuse case where a dog's nose was ripped off had many of our viewers asking about penalties people face when they abuse animals. In many cases, people are charged with ill treatment of animals.

Monday, July 09, 2012  A dog that survived an attempted drowning has become an inspiration to the staff at a Georgetown animal shelter.

Monday, July 09, 2012  It's no secret our area is experiencing a problem with homeless pets and one advocate says it's getting worse.

Wednesday, March 07, 2012  Myrtle Beach police have arrested Maxine Rai Stalvey, 47, of Myrtle Beach and charged her with four counts of abandonment/mistreatment of animals.

Wednesday, July 20, 2011  In February, two animal cruelty cases brought three dogs into the care of the Horry County Animal Care Center. All three dogs were forced to stay in Horry County's custody until the cases against their owners were resolved and the dogs were nursed back to health.

Wednesday, February 23, 2011  As the animal cruelty case against Cleveland Fladger Jr. is prolonged, residents in Horry County will foot the bill for the care of his animals.

Wednesday, February 23, 2011  An Horry County man charged with animal cruelty has requested a jury trial. While he's charged with animal cruelty, he is accusing animal control officers of being "crooked".

Thursday, February 10, 2011  Horry County police have charged a man with Ill Treatment of Animals.