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• NRA Day controversy highlights political divide

  April 1, 2013 8:32 PM

  COLORADO SPRINGS - El Paso County Commissioners will vote this week whether to declare Thursday as Friends of the National Rifle Association Day . The resolution of appreciation is entirely symbolic. "They're fabulous community partners," said commissioner Peggy Littleton, who doesn't mind people knowing that she carries a concealed... more »

• City of Pueblo and Humane Society in budget negotiations Play Video

  December 11, 2012 6:51 PM

  With a smaller amount of money coming in this year, the Humane Society of the Pike's Peak region is trying to figure out how to operate the Pueblo Animal Shelter and Animal Services. We found out about the negotiations. The City of Pueblo has a contract with the Humane... more »

• Pueblo Animal Shelter waits to find out budget

  November 28, 2012 7:15 PM

  As the Pueblo County Animal Shelter gets ready for the holidays, they're still waiting to find out its 2013 budget. The shelter is part of the Humane Society of the Pike's Peak Region. They have a contract with the City of Pueblo. In the city's proposed 2013 budget, funds... more »

• Owners abandoning livestock as hay prices skyrocket

  November 12, 2012 9:47 PM

  COLORADO SPRINGS- The Humane Society for the Pikes Peak Region is preparing to see an increase in the number of animal abuse cases as hay prices continue to rise. Like many farmers and ranchers, Verne Bixler is constantly in search of new suppliers to haul hay into the region.... more »

• Pawtoberfest came in with a splash Play Video

  October 8, 2011 12:25 PM

  The rainy and slushy weather didn't keep some die-hard runners and dog fanatics from celebrating the Humane Society's 3rd annual Pawtoberfest. Around twenty vendors selling anything and everything having to do with dogs also braved the cold and wet weather. Although around 700 runners registered for the event,... more »

• Cat hoarder in Greeley

  August 13, 2011 12:01 PM

  GREELEY, Colo. (AP) - The Weld County Humane Society says it's in desperate need of cat food and money after dealing with a sixth cat hoarder in the last 18 months. Some 60 cats were seized Thursday from the home of an elderly Greeley man. Greeley police say neighbor complaints... more »

• BLM asked to keep wild horses safe from virus

  May 26, 2011 4:31 PM

  RENO, Nev. (AP) - The Humane Society of the United States is raising concerns about the potential for wild horses in the West to contract an equine herpes virus from domestic horses. The society urged the Bureau of Land Management in a letter on Thursday to discourage and, where... more »

• Wanted: Kitty lovers

  February 12, 2011 8:21 PM

  The Humane Society wants you to share your love this Valentine's Day by adopting a kitty. Almost fifty cats are available for adoption at their Colorado Springs location. The fees for the cats and kittens will only be $14 dollars on February 14, 2011. All the cats will... more »

• Free spay and neuter for cats offered

  January 4, 2011 12:52 PM

  The Humane Society of the Pikes Peak Region is offering free spay and neuter surgeries to low-income cat owners during the month of January. Appointments are available on a first-come, first-serve basis and space is limited. "We are jump starting our new Subsidized Spay-neuter Program by offering free sterilizations... more »

• Shelter extends hours

  October 26, 2010 3:12 PM

  The Humane Society of the Pikes Peak Region has lengthened its hours in hopes of helping more people retrieve their lost pets. Effective November 1, hours will be extended to 8 a.m.- 8:00 p.m. during the winter months and 8 a.m. - 9 p.m. during the summer months. Adoption... more »

• Pawtober Fest raised $85K for Humane Society

  October 13, 2010 11:44 AM

  The Humane Society of the Pikes Peak Region raised $85,000 last Saturday at the 2nd annual PawtoberFest 5k. The money will be used for the Humane Society's programs. "We had hoped to increase this 2nd year event by doubling it," says the President & CEO Jan McHugh-Smith. "At the... more »

• PawtoberFest this weekend

  October 7, 2010 6:55 PM

  Don't forget this weekend's big pet event... PawtoberFest! It's the Human Society of the Pikes Peak Region's big fall fundraiser! It all kicks off at 9 a.m. with a 5k Fun Run and Walk that begins and ends at America the Beautiful Park. After that, you can bring your... more »

• Boulder dogs coming to Colorado Springs

  September 8, 2010 4:15 PM

  The Boulder County Humane Society is taking-in dogs that have been displaced by the Fourmile Canyon Fire. To make room for the displaced dogs, 20 dogs available for adoption are being sent to the Pikes Peak Humane Society. The local humane society already had 60 dogs available for adoption--that's... more »

• Couple linked to rabid bat finally found

  August 31, 2010 11:42 AM

  The El Paso County Health Department has finally found the two people who dropped off a rabid bat at the Pikes Peak Humane Society on Aug. 15. Their health is being evaluated. "We are relieved that we are able to conduct a proper investigation of this situation," said Marigny... more »

• Last Bark in the Park tonight!

  August 25, 2010 10:21 AM

  Tonight is the last night you will be able to take your dog out to a Sky Sox ball game this season. The popular "Bark in the Park' wraps up tonight at Security Service Field where the Soxwill take on the Salt Lake Bees at 6:05pm. Fans that... more »

• Cat adoption programs available all month

  June 2, 2010 11:21 AM

  Every year, the Humane Society takes in approximately 8,000 cats. 6,000 of these cats come in as strays, without identification such as a license tag, identification tag or microchip On top of the large number of stray cats that come in to the Humane Society, the Pikes Peak Region... more »

• Dr. Wes Metzler Day to be proclaimed next Tuesday

  May 21, 2010 10:46 AM

  The former President and Chief Executive Officer of the Humane Society of the Pikes Peak Region, Dr. Wes Metzler, will be honored with a resolution recognizing his service by the El Paso Board of County Commissioners. The resolution will highlight Dr. Metzler's 17-year tenure during which he "...successfully nurtured... more »

• Wisconsin woman braves traffic, saves 14 ducklings

  April 26, 2010 11:28 AM

  A mother duck didn't survive her walk across a busy Wisconsin roadway, but a motorist made sure the 14 ducklings stayed safe - even one that wiggled under her dashboard. Angela Speed of the Wisconsin Humane Society says the good Samaritan was driving in West Allis, a Milwaukee suburb,... more »

• Pit bull breaks through fence, attacks woman and sheltie

  February 3, 2010 9:12 AM

  A Fort Collins woman says a neighbor's pit bull that broke through a fence attacked her dog and bit her hand when she tried to protect her pet. Barbara Berry says her 10-year-old Sheltie remains hospitalized after the attack Saturday. The 57-year-old woman says she suffered puncture wounds to... more »

• 71 year old arrested in dog abuse case

  January 18, 2010 7:43 PM

  A 71 year old woman was arrested on Friday after pulling a rifle on a sheriff's deputy whom she thought was attempting to take away her dogs. Norma Scott faces charges of assault on a peace officer and obstruction of a peace officer. On Friday, the deputy was sent... more »

• Woman fights pit bull to save child; nearly loses leg

  September 22, 2009 5:24 PM

  A Nebraska woman is recovering after nearly losing her leg to a pit bull. Joyce Haynes was mauled by the dog when she jumped in to pull it off of a young boy on Saturday. Haynes was bitten on the lower leg as she tried to help the... more »