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Dundalk Teen Accused Of Killing Dog With BB Gun

A Baltimore County family struggles with the loss of their dog, killed with a BB gun in the neighborhood.

2012/11/30

Md. Man Charged With 134 Counts Of Animal Cruelty

A 21-year-old Anne Arundel County man is now being charged with more than 100 counts of animal cruelty after numerous animals, including a “honey bear” and chinchilla, were removed from his home last month.

2012/10/19

40 Animals Removed From Pasadena Home, Including ‘Honey Bear,’ Pig & Geese

Dozens of animals, including many exotic pets, were seized from a home in Anne Arundel County. Now the person living at that home is speaking to WJZ.

2012/10/02

Twins Acquitted Of Fatal Dog Burning In Retrial

Not guilty on all counts. A jury has acquitted twin brothers accused of lighting a pit bull puppy on fire.

2012/04/11

Jurors Watch Surveillance Video In Retrial Of Twins Accused Of Torching Pit Bull

Gut-wrenching opening arguments in the retrial for the Baltimore twin brothers accused of setting a dog on fire then leaving it to die.

2012/03/29

Woman Indicted On Animal Cruelty Charges

A Columbia woman has been indicted on 69 counts of animal cruelty charges after 40 dead animals were found in a townhouse in January.

2012/03/16

63 Neglected Horses Seized From Canterbury Farm To Return To Owner

Nearly a year after Animal Control officials executed the largest seizure of neglected horses in Maryland history, some of the 133 horses taken are now on their way back to their owner.

2012/02/28