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Queenie, a 1-2-year-old pit bull, was rescued from a  basement after being starved to near death. (credit: BARCS)

Unsolved Dog Abuse Cases: Thrown From Car, Starved To Near Death, Fatally Stabbed

In just the past week, three horrific cases of animal abuse were reported in Baltimore. The cases come as the city’s own anti-animal abuse advisory commission released a damning report.

2013/05/21

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Pit Bull Owners Face Decision To Abandon Their Dogs Or Be Evicted From Their Homes

Shelters and pit bull owners say they’re now feeling the effects of a controversial ruling that labeled pit bulls as inherently dangerous.

2012/08/29

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Emaciated Dog Discovered In Baltimore Trash Can

A dog is discovered clinging to life inside a Baltimore City trash can.

2012/07/12

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BARCS Animal Shelter Benefit Pits Baltimore Food Trucks Against D.C.’s

When the Orioles take on the Nationals at Camden Yards it won’t be the only battle between Baltimore and Washington this weekend. Another one is brewing Saturday, and it’s all about food.

2012/06/22

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Family Pets Stolen From Backyards To Train Fighting Dogs

A raid on a West Baltimore home turns up more than the drugs police were expecting. They also broke up a dog fighting ring. WJZ digs deeper into dog fighting with some surprising results.

2012/04/19

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3-Legged Stray Dog Gets Prosthetic Leg And Loving Home At Essex Vet Center

Every day, stray dogs are brought into the Baltimore Animal Rescue and Care Shelter (BARCS) in Baltimore City. Some stand out because of the hardships they’ve endured.

2012/03/02

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Kitten Set On Fire In East Baltimore

Animal abuse strikes Baltimore again and the results are heartbreaking. A kitten set on fire in East Baltimore is now clinging to life.

2011/07/28

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Burned Kitten Recovering at BARCS Animal Shelter

Another shocking case of animal cruelty in Baltimore City.

2011/06/01

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Orioles & Their Pets Raise Money For BARCS Animal Shelter

The Orioles are always looking for ways to give back to the community, and on Wednesday they enlisted some four-legged help.

2011/05/25

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Cat Recovering After Being Beaten By 2 Boys

A cat is recovering at a Baltimore animal shelter after being beaten by two boys.

2011/02/12

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Cat Set On Fire In Baltimore City

A cat burned alive is recovering after animal rescuers say it was doused in fuel and then set on fire.

2011/01/31

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Pet Adoptions Are Up, But Many More Need Homes

The year 2010 ended with a bang—or a bark—at one city shelter. Despite a slow economy, adoptions were significantly up.

2011/01/02

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