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Saturday, March 30, 2013  The North Shore Animal League America teamed up with the Amarillo Panhandle Humane Society to host the Tour for Life Saturday at the Amarillo Civic Center helping displaced animals find homes.

Wednesday, March 13, 2013  Amarillo residents spend tax returns and help boost local economy as tax season continues.

Wednesday, March 13, 2013  New York City Jack Russell terrier undergoes surgery to remove $1.11 in pennies he swallowed

Saturday, December 01, 2012  Foster Homes needed for animals waiting for their own Forever Home.

Wednesday, November 14, 2012  Updated with video: Man recants story that Elmo puppeteer Kevin Clash had sex with him as a teenage boy.

Wednesday, October 03, 2012  Community takes advantage of ‘National Adopt a Shelter Dog Month’ by giving dogs a new home.

Friday, August 31, 2012  Studies show the negative effects of secondhand smoke don't just influence humans.

Saturday, August 11, 2012  An Amarillo thirteen year old opts out of receiving birthday gifts and in-turn asks for donations to give to ASPCA

Friday, July 27, 2012  Culture war flares over chicken sandwiches; gay activists, Bible Belt conservatives take sides

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.

Wednesday, June 27, 2012  Gayle Luna is in the process of putting together a local organization that will help pet owners to understand the importance of properly caring for their animals.

Tuesday, June 19, 2012  Three weeks ago, Lorie Hubbard asked for the help of the community in finding new homes for more than 70 of her dogs.

Wednesday, May 30, 2012  Most of us know we should start watching out for snakes as the weather warms up, but your pets might not.

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.