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Senior living centers across US accept more pets

Posted 4:34 PM 5/15/2012 by Alyse Rzemek

LOS ANGELES (AP) - Shirlee and Nathan "Nick" Horowitz faced one serious health crisis after another before their doctor said they had to move into an assisted living center. They had only one condition - they weren't going anywhere without their dog. Hundreds of retirement communities (More)

Bark beetles barking up the wrong tree

5/14/2012

Horse virus confirmed in Douglas County

Posted 9:26 AM 5/14/2012 by Elaine Sheridan

The Colorado Department of Agriculture is investigating a confirmed case of Equine Herpesvirus (EHV-1) in Douglas County.

The horse was transported from Iowa by a private owner and was euthanized after showing severe neurological signs associated with the disease.

"The Department is (More)

5/12/2012

Incline gets renovations along with new rules

Posted 5:22 PM 5/12/2012 by Siera Santos

As the new Manitou Incline guidelines were established, workers volunteered for six hours to install signage and beautify the trail.

Close to 40 volunteers built fencing at the base of the Incline to redirect people toward the start of the trail and keep hikers off unstable soil and (More)

Dogs can help you relieve stress

Fire that killed 500,000 chickens ruled accidental

5/11/2012

Pet store employee charged with animal abuse

Posted 6:41 AM 5/11/2012 by John C. Victor

A 19-year-old Denver man is charged with stealing and killing hamsters from a pet store where he worked.

William Riddick is due in court Friday to be advised of the charges.

A spokeswoman for the Jefferson County district attorney says Riddick is accused of stealing and killing hamsters from a PetsMart store in Westminster.

Store officials did not return a call Friday seeking comment.

5/9/2012

Tainted dog food not in Colorado

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Posted 9:43 PM 5/9/2012 by Siera Santos

The U.S. Centers of Disease Control and Prevention linked a Salmonella outbreak that infected fourteen people in nine states to dog food. The rare Salmonella strain was found in several brands of Diamond Pet Foods including Chicken Soup for the Pet Lover's Soul, Kirkland Signature and Taste of (More)

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