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Saturday, May 11, 2013  On Friday night, a crate with 9 puppies and their mother was discovered on the side of Route 17 in Bernhards Bay in Oswego County. These baby pit bulls were only days old and severely malnourished.

Sunday, April 28, 2013  If you looked around you at Sunday's Chiefs game at NBT Bank Stadium, you might think that we were already into the dog days of summer.

Wednesday, March 13, 2013  Syracuse man is charged with stabbing his two pit bulls, killing one of them.

Thursday, February 07, 2013  Dogs have long been considered man's best friend, but many dogs in Syracuse can't find a friend in the world. Registration is part of the reason for the city's problem with dogs.

Wednesday, February 06, 2013  Three neglected pit bulls were brought in the Dewitt Animal Hospital Tuesday, February 5th, according to a news release by local pit bull advocacy group Cuse Pit Crew.

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.

Sunday, January 06, 2013  State police are investigating a dog-breeding operation where officials seized more than 50 dogs and puppies.

Tuesday, June 12, 2012  A Jefferson County man is facing animal cruelty charges after police say he left his dogs unattended in a hot storage building.

Saturday, November 12, 2011  The Syracuse Orange lost their third straight game on Friday night since that seemingly season changing win over West Virginia three weeks ago.

Friday, November 11, 2011  SU Junior Alec Lemon caught the only touchdown of the first half, a 10 yard snag from Ryan Nassib with 3:52 remaining in the half.

Wednesday, July 13, 2011  The Utica Police Department is investigating what it calls a "horrible incident" of animal neglect.  Two pit bulls are now slowly recovering at Burrstone Animal Hospital.

Thursday, May 05, 2011  Authorities say two people remain hospitalized in central New York after they were bitten by three pit bulls.

Thursday, February 03, 2011  It takes time, dedication and a financial commitment to train your dog, but does all that effort translate into a safer pet? Most pet owners think so, and they're willing to do what it takes to make sure their dog is well-trained.

Thursday, January 20, 2011  More than 900 stray dogs were taken off Syracuse Streets in 2010, and about two-thirds of them were Pit Bulls.

Wednesday, June 16, 2010  Three pit bull puppies found on the side of a road and near death are being nursed back to health.