Animal Control

Vincent Marchese is home today recovering from his bout with a pit bull Friday. Full story...

We have been following the installation of a refurbished gas chamber at the Brunswick County Animal Shelter. Last week, an industrial hygienist inspected the machine to make sure it met state standards. Full story...

"As good as new" doesn't quite cut it for animal rights activists. There was confusion as to whether a gas chamber recently purchased by the Brunswick County Animal shelter was "new." Turns out, it was refurbished. Full story...

Monday morning, a Brunswick County Animal Control officer shot and killed a dog that was once featured in Dog Fancy Magazine. The dog's owner said there is a lesson to be learned. Full story...

Two months ago, Melissa and Richard Allard of Wilmington had their 2 dogs labeled dangerous by Animal Control. The Allard’s appealed the decision, and ended up in dog court Tuesday night. Full story...

What happens if you have a complaint about a dangerous dog? In New Hanover County it may very well end up in dog court, a place that could have deadly consequences for the dog, especially the second time around. Full story...

Last month News Channel 3 attended dangerous dog court at New Hanover County's Animal Control. The case of John Williams was compelling due to the fact Williams' dog bit deputy Jeremy Eaton. Ironically, a day later the pit bull bit another deputy, Kevin Carroll, during a domestic call. Deputy Carroll shot and killed the dog. A month has since passed. That leads us to another chapter of the monthly dog court. Full story...

A dramatic twist to to a story WWAY first reported Wednesday night results in a deputy sent to a hospital and a dog shot dead. We showed you John Williams and his wife Sandra in dog court. Their pit bull "Joe" was in trouble for biting a deputy who lived down the street. The dog court committee ruled the Williams had to restrain and muzzle the dog. Full story...

A three-year old boy died Wednesday evening in Onslow County after being mauled by a pit bull at Camp Lejeune. The dog was caught and is being held at the Camp Lejeune kennel. What happens if you have a complaint about a dangerous dog? In New Hanover County it very well may end up in dog court... a light hearted name for a place that could have deadly consequences. Full story...

The state is cracking down on the way animal shelters euthanize stray animals in their care. The state Board of Agriculture voted this week to approve new regulations specifying the right way to euthanize animals in the shelter. Full story...

A rabies case involving a family dog in Columbus County marks the county's first of the year. Full story...

A local animal shelter is missing a few puppies after a break in over the weekend. Full story...

The Bladen County Animal Shelter is trying to do their part when it comes to saving animals. However, they want the community to take responsibility for the outcome. Full story...

Temperatures are expected to drop later this week. The Bladen County Animal Control office is keeping an eye out for problem pet owners. Full story...

The Columbus County Humane Society and animal activists are upset. They say the Columbus County Animal Control shelter does not treat its pets in a humane way and spent the afternoon protesting the facility's actions. Over 100 people came together in Whiteville to raise awareness of animal cruelty that they say is going on in the county. Full story...