Pets

Gov. Hickenlooper signs bill improving lives of abused animals

Submitted by Anonymous on Monday, April 16th, 11:33 am

With the power of his pen, Gov. John Hickenlooper signed into law a bill that makes Colorado much safer for abused and neglected animals.

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Fire department receives pet oxygen mask kits

Submitted by Anonymous on Friday, December 30th, 11:49 am

Thornton Firefighters are now some of the best-equipped in the nation to save a pet’s life after a fire.

On Thursday, Invisible Fence® of Evergreen donated five pet oxygen mask kits, allowing firefighters to give oxygen to pets suffering from smoke inhalation after they are rescued from fires.

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Adopt two small pets for the price of one this holiday season

Submitted by Anonymous on Wednesday, December 14th, 4:51 pm

Are you looking for a pet that’s a little out of the ordinary? How about something with a SMALL footprint and a BIG personality? Starting Dec. 12, you can adopt two small mammals for the price of one.

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Tips on winterizing your pet

Submitted by Anonymous on Monday, December 5th, 10:47 pm

The Aurora Animal Care Division and Shelter advises these tips for your pets in winter. If you are aware of a neglected or abused animal in your neighborhood, call the Aurora Animal Care Division at 303-326-8288 immediately.

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Dumb Friends League waiving cat, kitten adoption fees

Submitted by Anonymous on Monday, September 26th, 3:57 pm

DENVER (Sept. 26, 2011) Did you know the number of cats needing homes at the Dumb Friends League right now is almost 730? Did you also know that their cat population outnumbers nearly 100 incorporated municipalities of Colorado?

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Crime Stoppers offering rewards for tips of animal abusers

Submitted by Anonymous on Wednesday, July 20th, 2:26 pm

Animal rescue groups are joining up with Crime Stoppers to set up an anonymous tip program for animal abuse.

The Dumb Friends League says the program will focus on cats, dogs and horses suffering from abuse, neglect or abandonment.

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July 5 busiest day at Denver area shelters for lost pets

Submitted by Anonymous on Tuesday, July 5th, 2:41 pm

Many area animal shelters are dealing with the aftermath of July 4 fireworks today… a major increase in lost pets brought to its shelters.

According to the Dumb Friends League, the number of lost pets that are brought into its shelters nearly doubles on July 5. On an average day, the League receives approximately 25 lost pets between its two shelters (Quebec Street shelter in Denver and the Buddy Center in Castle Rock), and on July 5, 2010, the League received 47 lost pets, and they expect a similar increase this year.

“Many times the loud noise of fireworks frightens pets and causes them to run off,” says Bob Rohde, president and CEO of the Dumb Friends League. “We strongly encourage all pet owners who are missing their pet or pets to visit all area shelters immediately.”

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