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A bit more than belly rubs: Dog massage therapy brings healing, comfort to local pups

Updated 4 weeks ago

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Tales for Tails program in Colorado Springs shows how dogs make good reading buddies

Updated 1 year ago

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Dogs are not people. They’re better than that. | Vince Bzdek

Updated 1 year ago

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CSFD receives animal rescue equipment in honor of retiring leader

Updated 1 year ago

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Dog respiratory illness in decline in Colorado Springs, nationwide

Updated 2 years ago

Colorado Springs the ‘best place for dog walking’ nationwide

Updated 2 years ago

Colorado Springs dog rescued by fire department after getting stuck in rocky terrain

Updated 2 years ago

Lack of kennel space reported at Humane Society of the Pikes Peak Region

Updated 2 years ago

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Updated 2 years ago

Recent study reveals the top five most popular dog names in Colorado

Updated 2 years ago

Deepen your bond with your pet through shared meal experiences

Updated 2 years ago

Colorado Springs rescue dog to be featured in Animal Planet’s Puppy Bowl

Updated 2 years ago

7 tips for keeping your dog safe during cold winter months

Updated 2 years ago

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Colorado Springs dog rescued after falling into icy pond

Updated 2 years ago

Colorado Springs firefighters helped pull a chilly canine from icy water in Nancy Lewis Park on Tuesday. The fire department responded to calls about a...

National Mill Dog Rescue saves 20,000 dogs and counting

Updated 2 years ago

Theresa Strader walked into Mo’s House on a recent Tuesday afternoon and headed for the kennel where Bella and Izzy the schnauzers awaited her. “Hi...

Colorado’s veterinary shortage: Animals being euthanized as owners struggle with costs, professionals labor to meet demand

Updated 2 years ago

Mieke Lippstreu had just moved to Denver when she met Ramen. The ginger tabby was clearly comfortable with people, crawling on Lippstreu’s lap and appearing...

Dog boarding industry takes hit amid canine respiratory illness in Colorado Springs

Updated 2 years ago

As the world found out during the COVID-19 pandemic, infectious illness can be hard on businesses that rely on in-person clients. Now that cases of...

Cases of mysterious, potentially fatal dog illness on the rise; Colorado Springs vets on ‘high alert’

Updated 2 years ago

Loyal terrier keeps watch over fallen hiker for 72 days in Colorado

Updated 2 years ago

How a Colorado Springs woman dispelled her arachnophobia, fell in love with tarantulas

Updated 2 years ago

Tour De Corgi 2023: Colorado’s cutest parade returns this weekend

Updated 2 years ago

Parker Palooza celebrates Colorado’s most loved dog mayor this weekend

Updated 2 years ago

What’s with the names of the animals at the Humane Society?

Updated 2 years ago

Bird Call: There’s a murderer on the loose

Updated 2 years ago

Colorado police officers save dog trapped in 113-degree vehicle

Updated 2 years ago

Springs Rescue Mission debuts new kennel building for pets of people who are homeless

Updated 2 years ago

Cat Fest: Shangri-la for all things feline

Updated 2 years ago

Dog dies from being left in hot car in Colorado

Updated 2 years ago

A dog died earlier this month after being left in a hot car in Castle Pines. According to officials from the Douglas County Sheriff’s Office,...

Summer pet safety: Colorado Springs Humane Society offers tips to keep pets safe in extreme heat

Updated 2 years ago

Summer in Colorado is an enjoyable time for people, and their pets — hitting the trails, and parks, or taking a dip in one of...

Smokey, the Coors Field cat, is ready to trade baseball for cuddles

Updated 2 years ago

One of the Blake Street Bombers is retiring from Coors Field. Smokey, a medium black-haired cat who has lived at the Rockies’ home ballpark for...

Construction begins on new dog park in downtown Colorado Springs

Updated 2 years ago

Construction has begun on a new dog park in Colorado Springs’ historic Antlers Park downtown. When complete, the new $510,000 Americans with Disabilities Act-accessible dog...