Sparta Police Chief on Leave After Dog ShotSparta Police Chief on Leave After Dog ShotA southwest Missouri police chief has been placed on leave after killing a pit bull.Associated PressAssociated Press
Illinois Woman Accused of Putting Pit Bull in OvenIllinois Woman Accused of Putting Pit Bull in OvenA central Illinois woman faces charges of animal torture and aggravated cruelty to animals for allegedly placing her former boyfriend's pit bull puppy in a hot oven, killing it.Associated PressAssociated Press
Kirksville Man Pleads Not Guilty to Stabbing DogKirksville Man Pleads Not Guilty to Stabbing DogA northeast Missouri man accused of fatally stabbing his dog last month has pleaded not guilty to felony animal abuse.Associated PressAssociated Press
Trapped By Pit BullsTrapped By Pit BullsRalls County Sheriff’s deputies say two females are safe after being trapped against a fence by pit bulls Wednesday morning.Bill ShulerBill Shuler
Hearing Set for Pike County Man Accused of Killing DogHearing Set for Pike County Man Accused of Killing DogA February 26 hearing is scheduled for a Frankford man accused of killing a neighbor’s pit bull.Bill ShulerBill Shuler
24 Dogs Seized From Kansas City Neighborhood24 Dogs Seized From Kansas City NeighborhoodKansas City animal control workers seized 24 dogs, most of them pit bulls, from two homes in the same neighborhood.Associated PressAssociated Press