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State troopers rescue injured dogs from Donna drainage ditch Play Video
April 22, 2020 7:45 PM
DONNA - Two dogs are on the road to recovery after they were rescued from a drainage ditch. At around 9 p.m. Sunday, animal rescue coordinator Sandra Valdes got the call about two dogs stuck. "They were running the pipes, so they weren't just in that hold that... more » -
Peñitas woman finds 4 dogs dead, possibly poisoned Play Video
February 24, 2020 11:20 AM
PEÑITAS – Six dogs were possibly poisoned in Hidalgo County – only two survived. Brenda Cantu says she found the dogs Sunday on her property. The animal do not belong to her, but she says she’s used to seeing them around and often fed them. “My daughter was... more » -
Mission firefighters wait for approval to use oxygen masks to aid animals in emergencies Play Video
February 4, 2020 4:18 PM
MISSION – Mission firefighters will soon be able to offer first aid to pets. Four bags filled with equipment for animals were recently donated. The donations came after Mission firefighters were seen on a reality TV show pulling dogs from a burning house. They had to use their own... more » -
New training course provides proper medical care for K-9 officers in the Valley Play Video
January 30, 2020 4:10 PM
EDINBURG – The first of its kind. A medical training course aimed at protecting K-9 officers in emergency situations. This new training course will allow for Border Patrol emergency medical technicains and other first responders to work together in providing the proper medical care for K-9 officers. "They... more » -
State Health Services Airdropping Rabies Vaccine Bait for Wildlife along Border Play Video
January 9, 2020 6:33 PM
ZAPATA – This week, state health services is airdropping rabies vaccine in an effort to distribute to wildlife over nearly the entire border. In Texas, that’s 1,256 miles. A large target. Small airplanes at the Zapata County Airport are going in and out, dropping baits containing the vaccine over... more » -
McAllen Residence Under Investigation after Reports of Animal Abuse Play Video
January 9, 2020 5:46 PM
MCALLEN – A McAllen says she first noticed the canine family of six, which she describes as two adult labs and four puppies back in July. It wasn’t until a few months later, a chain caught her eye. “He had her chained to a tether ball pole and she... more » -
Valley Animal Shelter Over Capacity, Adoption Fees Waived Play Video
December 18, 2019 11:48 PM
EDINBURG - The Palm Valley Animal Society is over capacity, more than 500 dogs are sleeping in its shelters. Adoption fees are being waived in an effort to find homes for the animals in need this Christmas. Palm Valley Animal Society is also working to become a "no-kill"... more » -
Construction for Sewer Project Becoming Issue for Palmview Residents Play Video
December 18, 2019 6:56 PM
PALMVIEW – A sewer project is causing big problems for a family in Palmview. They say construction is making it harder for them to protect their pets. The project is expected to benefit Palmview residents by taking them off septic tanks. In the course for the project, a... more » -
Animal Shelter Looking to Home 100 at Risk Dogs Play Video
December 14, 2019 10:32 PM
EDINBURG - Palm Valley Animal Society says they are over capacity. Saturday, in an online post, they said more than 100 dogs are at risk of euthanasia. They say they are in urgent need of foster homes or adopting families. Shelter officials are waving all adoption fees... more » -
Weslaco Police Look to Identify Owner who Neglected 23 Pitbulls Play Video
November 14, 2019 11:06 PM
WESLACO – Approximately 23 neglected pitbulls were removed from a home Tuesday in Weslaco. Neighbors on South Tio Avenue say the black Mercedes vehicle in the front yard hasn’t moved for months. A silver bowl is just one of the two signs the home ever had any dogs. ... more » -
Valley Landowner Warns about ‘Kissing Bug’ Infecting Dogs Play Video
September 30, 2019 10:16 PM
MISSION – The sun goes down and the problem becomes worse. A bug that targets a number of mammals, including pets. It’s been a big problem in the Rio Grande Valley for years. A local landowner says at least six of his dogs died due to the kissing... more » -
Potential Pet Owners Gather at Cameron Co. Adoption Fair for Rescued Dogs Play Video
September 16, 2019 6:21 PM
SAN BENITO – Humane society workers are looking to match potential pet owners with rescued dogs in their care. The animals were rescued from a warehouse in Los Fresnos last week. On Sunday, some pet owners were reunited with the lost dogs. On Monday, hopeful owners lined... more » -
Dogs Rescued from Warehouse Waiting to be Adopted, Reunited with Owners Play Video
September 13, 2019 6:04 PM
BROWNSVILLE - More than 100 people hope their dog is one of 271 animals rescued this week in Los Fresnos. Cameron County Public Health Administrator Esmeralda Guajardo says reuniting animals with their owners is not an easy task. They’re working on contacting everyone who completed a reunification form.... more » -
Animal Control Ordinance in Pharr Sets Limit of 3 Pets per Household Play Video
August 20, 2019 5:48 PM
PHARR – A Rio Grande Valley city is doing more to protect animals. The city of Pharr has approved an animal control ordinance setting a limit of three pets per household. This is in response to issues with residents having too many pets. Back in May, CHANNEL... more » -
Edinburg Animal Shelter Calls on Community’s Help to Adopt, Foster Play Video
May 20, 2019 5:50 PM
EDINBURG – An overcrowded Rio Grande Valley animal shelter has no cages for dogs and are in desperate need of the community’s help. An increase in animal littering is forcing them to make tough decisions. In the past 14 days, Palm Valley Animal Center says they’ve seen approximately... more » -
Pet Owners Beware of Diabetes Symptoms Play Video
April 5, 2019 4:13 PM
WESLACO – Our Heart of the Valley initiative has focused on how diabetes impacts people, but what many people may not know is this can also affect pets. Rio Grande Valley veterinarian John Montalbano says older pets are more likely to develop diabetes. He says it’s more common... more » -
PVAC Announces Program to Allow Community to Take Dogs on ‘Field Trips’
March 1, 2019 10:46 AM
EDINBURG – Take a dog on a field trip! That’s what Palm Valley Animal Center’s new program will soon allow people to do. PVAC announced their Tails Around Town foster field trip program that will launch Mar. 10. According to their website, the program invites the community to... more » -
Bayview Family Wants Justice after Dogs Shot Play Video
February 14, 2019 11:11 PM
UPDATE (2/21): There still hasn't been an arrest made in an animal cruelty case in Bayview. Two dogs were shot last week, one of them died and the other is still recovering from bullet fragments in the skin. The dog's family says they just want someone to be... more » -
Bait Containing Vaccine Being Used to Prevent Dog Strain of Rabies at SPI Play Video
January 16, 2019 6:50 PM
SOUTH PADRE ISLAND – Officials at South Padre Island are trying to prevent the dog strain of rabies. Crews are trying to attract coyotes by using bait which contains a vaccine for rabies. The bait is being placed in non-populated areas. Those who see the bait are... more » -
Residents in La Paloma Neighborhood Want Issue of Stray Dogs Resolved
December 18, 2018 2:55 PM
LA PALOMA – Residents in a Rio Grande Valley neighborhood want answers to a stray dog problem. La Paloma resident Valeria Perez says the issue is common in her neighborhood. "There are a lot of loose dogs,” she says. "A lot of people do call animal control." ... more » -
Fronton Resident Claims a Dangerous Virus is Killing her Family's Dogs Play Video
September 2, 2017 8:19 PM
FRONTON- A woman claims dogs in her neighborhood have died from a deadly disease. Rosie Guerra was born and raised in Fronton. She enjoys living in the small community surrounded by family. "Everybody is related, one way or another. From great great great to cousins brothers sister," Guerra said. Guerra... more »
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