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Monday, June 17, 2013  16-year-old Gracie Hunziker has shown hogs, goats, cattle, horses, sheep, and dogs since she was 6. She is this week's Ag Kid.

Friday, March 29, 2013  From now until May 10, you can bid on a gently used purse and all of the proceeds help benefit local animals and HOGS4DOGSUSA.

Wednesday, February 13, 2013  A local group dedicated to the health and well-being of animals made a donation to a very important canine in the Ottumwa community.

Saturday, February 02, 2013  The Hogs 4 Dogs organization and several volunteers held a clinic for pet owners to bring in their furry friends.

Wednesday, January 23, 2013  HOGS4DOGS USA is known for their big motorcycle ride each September, but they also sponsor and promote fundraisers and events throughout the year.

Monday, January 14, 2013  18-year-old Matthew Starbuck has been showing pigs since he was 8. He is this week's Ag Kid.

Monday, November 05, 2012  17-year-old of Sarah Sites raises and shows cattle and hogs since she was only 8. She is this week's Ag Kid.

Monday, September 17, 2012 

Sunday, September 09, 2012  Bikers come together for 9th annual Hogs 4 Dogs benefit ride starting at RJ Performance

Thursday, September 06, 2012  This weekend marks the 9th Annual Hogs 4 Dogs USA Benefit Motorcycle Ride to raise money for area pets.

Monday, August 27, 2012  19-year-old Alyssa Laudwig has been involved with raising hogs since she was a kid. She is this week's Ag Kid.

Thursday, August 16, 2012  Missouri officials are working to rid the state of feral hogs that have been damaging habitat and crops around the state.

Monday, July 30, 2012  14-year-old Natalie Ayers is the first in her family to show and take care of pigs. She is this week's Ag Kid.

Friday, June 22, 2012  An absolutely perfect morning meant that around half a dozen hot air balloons were able to take off for a morning flight and land near War Memorial Park.

Monday, May 14, 2012