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Fountain pet boarding facility shut down after dog deaths, owner speaks out for first time
17+ hour, 45+ min ago (792+ words) FOUNTAIN, CO " A pet boarding facility in Fountain is shut down temporarily after state investigators found a pattern of failures, including the deaths of three dogs and six failed inspections in the past year. The Colorado Commissioner of Agriculture suspended…...
Why Hundreds of Dogs Are Taking Over the Pueblo Riverwalk
2+ week, 1+ day ago (13+ words) KOAA News 5...
Dog Days of Summer Community Dog Walk returns to the Arkansas Riverwalk Wednesday evening
2+ week, 1+ day ago (206+ words) PUEBLO, Colo. (KOAA) " In what has been labeled as "dog week" in Pueblo, Wednesday night is the third annual Dog Days of Summer community dog walk. Hundreds of owners and furry friends are expected to attend the free event happening…...
Calhan man facing animal cruelty charges following sheriff's office investigation
2+ week, 2+ day ago (246+ words) CALHAN, Colo. (KOAA) " A man is facing six counts of Cruelty to Animals charges after a months-long investigation following reports that he was not taking care of horses on his property, according to the El Paso County Sheriff's Office. Robert…...
USPS shares list of cities with the most dog attacks on letter carriers
3+ week, 6+ day ago (16+ words) KOAA News 5...
Colorado Springs man hopes to add to growing pet food business
1+ mon, 1+ week ago (14+ words) KOAA News 5...
Alaskan huskies bred to be sled dogs
1+ mon, 1+ week ago (10+ words) KOAA News 5...
Not just an accessory: Veteran calls for greater awareness of service dog rights
4+ mon, 1+ week ago (493+ words) EL PASO COUNTY, Colo. (KOAA) " An Air Force veteran says she has been denied service at local businesses because of her service dog, and she hopes sharing her story will help raise awareness about the rights of people who rely…...
Colorado Springs family's Old English Sheepdog wins big at Westminster Dog Show
1+ mon, 3+ week ago (429+ words) COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KOAA) " In the world of dog shows, Westminster is compared to events like the Olympics or Super Bowl. This year a Colorado Springs family and their Old English Sheepdog made it into the ranks of the best…...
Governor Polis signs bill banning pet stores from selling dogs and cats
1+ mon, 3+ week ago (265+ words) COLORADO (KOAA) " On Wednesday, Governor Jared Polis signed House Bill 26-1011 (HB26-1011), Transfers of Certain Pet Animals, prohibiting pet stores in Colorado from selling, leasing, or offering to transfer ownership of a dog or a cat. Governor Police says this bill aims…...