You’ve heard the expression - you get what you pay for. It may not always be the case when it comes to dogs. Pure breeds can cost thousands of dollars, even if they start their lives neglected in squalor or come with hidden medical problems.
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, found more than a sick dog, but a sick animal welfare system. It’s why many advocates in the state are asking Gov. Brian Kemp to create an animal cruelty task force.
Janice, a pet owner in California who adopted a dog from Georgia, says the story of her Yorkie named Blanco is one reason why.
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GWINNETT COUNTY, Ga. A Georgia police K9 went missing in action briefly Saturday morning while “on assignment.” However, after a period of time the police service dog was located.
Gwinnett County Police said K9 Brix went missing early Saturday morning while on duty. They did not mention what kind of an assignment he was on, but revealed that he “got distracted” and chased a nearby animal.
There is no doubt that hearts were pounding when they couldn’t find the 7-year-old Belgian Malinois.
K9 Brix went MIA in the area of 684 Winder Highway in Lawrenceville, WSB reported.
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Gwinnett police arrest suspects in murder at apartment complex near Norcross
An Alpharetta teen and an Atlanta man have been arrested in connection with the murder of Andrew Thomas, who died after he was shot at a Norcross-area apartment complex last month.
Gwinnett police announced on Wednesday that their homicide unit arrested Alpharetta resident Dallas Shank, 17, and Atlanta resident Quindarius Clemon, 23. Shank, who was arrested on Dec. 18, and Clemon face aggravated assault and felony murder charges.
Police were called to an apartment complex located off Seasons Parkway in unincorporated Norcross shortly before 5:30 a.m. on Nov. 22. Officers arrived to find Thomas in front of one of the apartment buildings with at least one gunshot wound.
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