Veterinary News

Two year-old girl strangled to death by python

A 2 year-old girl was strangled to death Wednesday by her family's pet python.

Should spitting worms get species protection?

Fans of the giant Palouse earthworm are once again seeking federal protection for the rare, sweet-smelling species that spits at predators.

Women saves baby heron from deadly prey

Life had just begun for a little heron when a hawk attacked the nest.

Heron rescue

Dogs help injured soldiers under gov't program

A new Veterans Administration program adopts dogs from animal shelters, trains them and matches them with wounded warriors home from Iraq and Afghanistan to help with their recovery.

Newborn lynx found in Colorado, first since 2006

State wildlife biologists have found 10 lynx kittens.

New baby tapir introduced to public at Berlin Zoo

It's the face only a Mama tapir could love. 12 day-old Maja was presented to the public Tuesday at the Berlin Zoo in Germany where she was born, the first tapir to be born at the zoo in 15 years.

Baby Tapir

Helping the Humane Society

El Paso County's budget problems have directly affected the Humane Society of the Pikes Peak Region.  Approximately $80,000 of their budget was lost when their contract with the county was cut back.  Click for more information and to find out how you can help.