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Saturday, June 08, 2013  Syracuse Police say one of its canines was attacked while investigating a possible burglary-in-progress at 608 Carbon Street at around 1:30 on Saturday afternoon.

Wednesday, February 27, 2013  Police in Oneida County are investigating an animal cruelty case after two dogs were found dead on railroad tracks in Whitestown.

Wednesday, February 13, 2013  Syracuse police have made an arrest after an animal cruelty investigation that started after an incident on Monday, February 4.

Tuesday, January 29, 2013  State police say three people have been charged with animal cruelty after more than 50 dogs and puppies were seized from a filthy, unheated barn in the Mohawk Valley.

Wednesday, October 10, 2012  After an abused pit bull was euthanized last weekend, Cuse Pit Crew quickly began a petition calling on Senator Valesky to help them strengthen animal abuse laws.

Tuesday, October 09, 2012  Animal activists are speaking out after a Syracuse pit bull was found so badly treated and malnourished she had to be euthanized.

Sunday, October 07, 2012  Animal advocates are lobbying for stricter penalties against animal abuse after a Syracuse pitbull was humanely euthanized after suffering severe abuse and malnourishment.

Wednesday, May 23, 2012  The 65-year-old was taken to Upstate University Hospital in serious conditon after he was bitten Monday afternoon.

Monday, February 28, 2011  A 60-pound pit bull named Xena is back with her owner thanks to a skilled rescue team at Letchworth State Park in western New York.

Wednesday, October 13, 2010  A dog which had eaten a skunk was euthanized after exhibiting signs of rabies.