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Monday, March 11, 2013  An Amarillo woman is accusing Animal Control of foul play after her dog, Raider was euthanized Friday.

Wednesday, September 12, 2012  Social media saves the day! A Facebook post helped to reunite an Amarillo woman with her puppy after he was rescued by a firefighter during an apartment blaze.

Tuesday, September 11, 2012  A Chihuahua puppy's life was spared on Monday afternoon when a firefighter came to its rescue as flames and smoke engulfed an apartment complex.

Friday, August 31, 2012  Thousands of puppies spend time inside the Amarillo Panhandle Humane Society, and many never get out due to a virus that can be costly to treat.

Wednesday, August 29, 2012  The Animal Control Board voted unanimously Tuesday to reject a proposition made to amend the current chicken ordinance.

Monday, August 20, 2012  A year and a half long investigation ended with 52 animals being seized and a man charged with seven counts of cruelty to animals.

Monday, August 06, 2012  As of Sept. 1, 2012, dog and cat breeders will be required to obtain breeding licenses from the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation.

Wednesday, July 25, 2012  The number of animals picked up by Amarillo Animal Control nearly doubles between the months of May and September.

Thursday, July 19, 2012  Overpopulation of animals is a nation-wide problem that we see evidence of right here in Amarillo as many animals shelters are at capacity. But, the Humane Society is working to fight overpopulation.

Tuesday, June 12, 2012  Amarillo Animal Control joined America in the national Just One Day adoption event, and the results were more than staff could keep track of.

Monday, June 11, 2012  Amarillo Animal Control is joining shelters all over the country in an event where no animals are euthanized for 24 hours.

Thursday, May 31, 2012  The Amarillo Animal Control Board voted unanimously Tuesday night in opposition of the feral cat Trap-Neuter-Release program proposed by Texas Panhandle Pet Savers.

Monday, May 21, 2012  Sunday went to the dogs as the 19th Annual Amarillo SPCA MuttFest kicked off for another year of food, drinks and new tricks.

Wednesday, May 16, 2012  Contrary to the accusations in an anonymous email sent to Pronews 7, it appears the new executive director at the Amarillo Panhandle Humane Society has brought nothing but positive changes to the non-profit organization.

Friday, May 11, 2012  The more animals out the front door, the better.  That's the goal of the Amarillo SPCA and Amarillo Animal Control.