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• Video of the Day: Old dog's new tricks

  May 20, 2012 9:52 AM

  This pooch can pedal his way to store now! He's learned to ride a bike! Click here to see our Video of the Day. more »

• Video of the Day: Dogs Drool

  April 26, 2012 6:32 AM

  The thought of breakfast making you drool? Watch this well trained pup wait for his treat. Click here to see our Video of the Day. more »

• Video of the Day: Athletic Pup

  April 25, 2012 6:31 AM

  We admire gymnasts for strength and flexibility, but this pup is making some of them look bad. His routine might be a little sloppy, but his dismount deserves a perfect 10. Click here to see this athletic puppy for our Video of the Day . more »

• Anchor back to work after dog bite

  April 2, 2012 7:42 AM

  DENVER (AP) - A Denver television news anchor who was bitten by a dog on live TV has returned to work. Kyle Dyer of KUSA-TV was back on the set this morning after she was bitten in the face by an 85-pound Argentine mastiff last month during a segment with... more »

• Dog rescued after night in a storm drain Play Video

  March 15, 2012 3:15 PM

  A local dog is back home after spending a long night stuck in a storm drain in Colorado Springs. He apparently got stuck Tuesday. His owners searched for him and found nothing. Then yesterday they heard a yelp. The Stratmoor Hills Fire Department and the El Paso County Sheriff's... more »

• Video of the Day: Bathtime turns to playtime

  March 2, 2012 6:58 AM

  When you combine babies and puppies, you are almost guaranteed a viral video sensation. Our Video of the Day is no different, CLICK HERE to watch as bathtime turns to playtime. more »

• Video of the Day: Kitty massage! Play Video

  March 1, 2012 6:01 AM

  Perhaps you need a little relaxation. We can't promise this massage will calm you, but it will give you a good laugh. Check out our video of the day! A pooch gets some much needed pampering from his feline friend, and you can see he enjoys it. CLICK... more »

• Pit Bull shot and killed

  February 22, 2012 7:40 PM

  A Pit Bull was shot and killed outside a home in the Holland Park neighborhood of Colorado Springs this afternoon. A man reported the dog became aggressive and growled at him. The dog apparently belonged to a neighbor. Officers from the Humane Society were called and so far the... more »

• Pit bull involved in attack will be euthanized

  February 20, 2012 12:24 PM

  The owner of a pit bull that bit a 9-month-old girl surrendered the dog to the Pikes Peak Humane Society for euthanization. According the the El Paso County Sheriff's office, the dog belonged the the baby's grandfather. He was cited for unlawful ownership of a dangerous animal. The little... more »

• Acrobatic mutt becomes Internet sensation

  February 1, 2012 1:04 PM

  Meet Ozzie, a very acrobatic mutt. The 3-year-old border collie and kelpie mix has quite a few tricks up his sleeves, or fur. He can balance himself on a park bench, jump on his owner's back on cue, easily catch a frisbee, and much more. His owner says Ozzie can... more »

• Dog saved from icy lake

  January 27, 2012 6:29 PM

  The Westminster Fire Department was called to an icy lake yesterday because a pet was in trouble. The crew from Station #1 donned ice rescue gear and were able to reach the dog and bring it to safety. Fire rescue crews ask dog owners to keep their pets on... more »

• Video of the Day: Jumpy Pup

  January 26, 2012 6:55 AM

  Are you feeling a little jumpy today? You might not be as excited as this pooch in our Video of the Day. more »

• Video of the Day: Balancing Act

  January 22, 2012 9:55 AM

  Can you balance? Bet you're not as good as this talented pooch. Check out our video of the day. more »

• Veterinarian wants hunting laws changed after dog was shot Play Video

  December 14, 2011 5:59 PM

  Lisa Berg and Jeff Snyder take their dog Reka, a Malamute/Husky mix, hiking everyday. She has even climbed with Jeff to the top of some 14'ers. But on Saturday, their hike in the Pike National Forest near their home in Divide went terribly wrong. "He heard a gun shot... more »

• Dog survives hunting accident Play Video

  December 14, 2011 2:38 PM

  Veterinarian Lisa Berg has taken care of her own dogs before. In fact, she and her husband Jeff Snyder adopted their malamute/husky mix Reka after she came in as a puppy and her owners gave her up. But what happened to Reka Saturday made Lisa's heart stop. Jeff had... more »

• Unclear motives for alleged sexual assault on dogs Play Video

  November 14, 2011 6:24 PM

  It's a disturbing case that continues to stun the community and even the experts. A Pueblo man remains in jail accused of sexual assault on a dog. Many are still wondering how someone could do something like this. Kenneth Milosavich, 55, made his first court appearance today on charges... more »

• Alleged sexual assault on dog shocks expert

  November 14, 2011 2:19 PM

  How could someone do that? That's the question many are asking after a disturbing arrest in Pueblo. Kenneth Milosavich remains in jail today--accused of sexual assault on a dog. The incident happened Saturday at a home on E. Evans Ave. A woman told police she saw Milosavich performing a... more »

• Pueblo man accused of sexually assaulting 2 pit bulls Play Video

  November 14, 2011 12:23 AM

  A Pueblo man is behind bars accused of sexually abusing two dogs. 55 year old Kenneth Milosavich is being held without bail on several charges including animal cruelty and indecent exposure. Pueblo Police were called to a home near the 2100 block of East Evans yesterday after a woman... more »

• Man jailed after dog abused and killed

  November 4, 2011 7:24 AM

  GRAND JUNCTION, Colo. (AP) - An 18-year-old man has been jailed after a dog was mutilated and hanged from a bridge. Joseph Nelson was being held Wednesday at the Mesa County Jail on $3,000 bond on suspicion of aggravated cruelty to animals, criminal mischief and other charges. Authorities... more »

• Terrier on his way home after 500 mile journey

  October 26, 2011 9:40 AM

  ROCHESTER HILLS, Mich. (AP) - A Jack Russell terrier is heading home to Tennessee after turning up about 500 miles away in a Michigan backyard. The Michigan Humane Society says someone recently found Petey in the Detroit suburb of Rochester Hills. During their examination of Petey, the Humane Society... more »

• Inmate saves woman from dog attack

  October 4, 2011 8:26 AM

  CAPE MAY COURT HOUSE, N.J. (AP) - Authorities will take three days off a New Jersey inmate's sentence after he rescued an animal shelter worker from a pit bull attack. Justin Peggs was working off a 45-day sentence for assault at the Cape May County Animal Shelter and Adoption... more »

• Mountain lion kills family dog

  September 25, 2011 10:10 AM

  CARBONDALE, Colo. (AP) - Colorado wildlife officials are reminding residents to be alert in light of recent mountain lion attacks on animals. Colorado Parks and Wildlife says a mountain lion killed a Carbondale-area resident's dog near the Sunlight ski resort late Wednesday. Wildlife managers consider human safety or... more »

• Neighbor: stabbing victim confronted suspect over abuse Play Video

  September 20, 2011 4:59 PM

  A neighbor who overheard the argument just before an elderly man was stabbed in the chest at a Colorado Springs apartment building Tuesday morning says the victim had confronted his attacker for allegedly abusing a pit bull puppy. Levi Dixon lives in the same building as both the victim... more »

• "Puppy Mill Day" in Colorado Springs

  September 17, 2011 7:22 PM

  Today is National Puppy Mill Day in Colorado Springs. To help celebrate the organization held an open house for dog owners, and their faimilies. During the event, the National Mill Dog Rescue rolled out a very generous grant by the Petco Foundation. In order to further NMDR's commitment to... more »

• Video of the Day: Boo the dog

  September 14, 2011 7:06 AM

  Check out what could be the cutest dog you've ever seen on our Video of the Day . His name is Boo, and if you think you have a better looking dog, send us your pic! more »

• Woman spends $2,500 searching for missing dog

  July 31, 2011 6:20 PM

  A woman in Pueblo West is desperate to find her dog, who's been missing for more than a year. In fact, she's spent more than $2,500 running ads in newspapers hoping someone will return her. "I hope someone knows where she is," said Hannelore Lode, Gypsy's owner. "I called her... more »

• Stray pooches move into new $6 million palace

  June 23, 2011 1:12 PM

  New digs for a no kill animal shelter in Pueblo. This morning dogs of all sizes moved into the new Paws for Life Shelter at 800 N. Pueblo Blvd. The old shelter, which is much smaller and rundown, is located right next to the new building. The $6 million... more »

• Dogs poisoned in Old North End neighborhood Play Video

  March 27, 2011 1:16 AM

  It's a crime pattern that's shocked the neighborhood called the Old North End in Colorado Springs. Someone is poisoning dogs in the area. "It was sort of disbelief that someone would take a harmless animal and be so cruel." says Beth Carlson. She lives with her husband Bob in the... more »

• Investigators find dog in wreckage of home

  March 9, 2011 6:22 PM

  Investigators looking for answers in the overnight explosion of a home in Colorado Springs have found a dead dog in the rubble. So far the two occupants of the home are missing. The search continues. more »

• Man who shot dog says he had no choice

  March 4, 2011 12:55 PM

  COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (AP) - The man who fatally shot a bullmastiff that was attacking his greyhound says his only option was to kill the dog. The Gazette reports that Robert McCombs' 70-pound greyhound Cooper needed five staples in his neck after the 140-pound dog attacked. The bullmastiff's owner,... more »

• Man sentenced to 90 days in jail in dog abuse case

  February 7, 2011 7:06 PM

  A man who plead guilty to animal abuse in Park County was sentenced today in Fairplay. Samuel Walker was sentenced to the maximum 90 days in jail starting today. He will also be on 2 years of supervised probation. Nearly a hundred sled dogs were found starving at... more »

• Man accused of killing puppy faces judge Play Video

  December 27, 2010 7:22 PM

  A Colorado Springs man accused of killing his girlfriend's puppy in a fit of anger appeared in court Monday afternoon. 25 year old Christopher Blackstone has been charged with felony aggravated cruelty to animals, felony criminal mischief and harassment. His bond is set at $10,000 Police say it all... more »

• Police K9 dog helps arrest car theft suspect

  December 16, 2010 10:56 AM

  A juvenile car theft suspect got more than he planned for last night in an encounter with "Officer Rudy." Rudy is a police dog. A car was reported stolen after its owner left the keys in it near Galley and Academy. The car was spotted by police officers and... more »

• Local teen wins big at national dog show

  December 6, 2010 5:31 PM

  A local teen won big at the AKC/Eukanuba National Championship dog show in California this weekend. Colorado Springs teen, Katie Mazurowski and her English Setter, Lamont took the top prize for the Junior Handler competition at the show. Junior Handlers are judged on how they groom and handle... more »

• Police dog killed by suspect

  December 1, 2010 10:35 AM

  Officials say a New Jersey police dog was killed when the suspect he was apprehending threw the dog into traffic. Gloucester Township Police Chief Harry Earle said that the 3-year-old German Shepherd named Schultz, was released by an officer when the suspect in a restaurant robbery was spotted. ... more »

• Make sure pets stay warm during cold spells

  November 29, 2010 7:12 PM

  Tonight temperatures will dip into the single digits in most of Southern Colorado, so it is important to make sure your pets stay warm. Although they are equipped with fur coats, dogs and other domestic animals can still suffer from frostbite and exposure, and they can become dehydrated when... more »

• Shelter accidentally euthanizes dog "war hero"

  November 16, 2010 5:48 PM

  Target lived through a war in Afghanistan and an attack by a suicide bomber, but she couldn't survive a brief stay at an Arizona animal shelter. After spending a weekend at the shelter the Shepard-mix was accidentally euthanized before her owners could pick her up. That employee is now... more »

• Dog rescued after 80 foot fall

  November 15, 2010 1:10 PM

  Pueblo Sheriff's Office workers rescued a dog Friday morning that had fallen into a ravine near the Pueblo Reservoir. The dog, a Springer Spaniel, was training with its master when it fell off an 80 foot cliff. The dog was not injured but it was too dark to retrieve... more »

• Police asking for help finding stolen pooch

  October 27, 2010 6:24 PM

  Police are searching for a stolen car and the dog that was inside of it, and they are asking the public for help. Aurora Police says the car was stolen on Tuesday night with the dog, named "Billie", inside. Police say a woman was seen on surveillance video... 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 »

• Keep your pets safe on Halloween

  October 26, 2010 3:12 PM

  Halloween is a holiday known for its tricks as well as its treats and can be very fun for people, but for animals it can be dangerous. Pets like a familiar environment, and an evening with the doorbell ringing nonstop and strangers with masks and frightening costumes coming to... 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 »

• Keep your pets safe on Halloween

  October 26, 2010 3:12 PM

  Halloween is a holiday known for its tricks as well as its treats and can be very fun for people, but for animals it can be dangerous. Pets like a familiar environment, and an evening with the doorbell ringing nonstop and strangers with masks and frightening costumes coming to... 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 »

• Whisker Ball this weekend!

  October 21, 2010 5:46 PM

  You and your dog are cordially invited to the third annual Whisker Ball! Friends of the Pueblo Animal Shelte r are hosting the 2010 Whisker Ball on Saturday, October 23rd, at the Pueblo Convention Center. The reception starts at 6:00 p.m. with a cash bar and hors d'oeuvres.... more »

• Carson vet clinic to treat military dogs

  October 19, 2010 7:24 PM

  FORT CARSON, Colo. (AP) - The Army has set up a new veterinary medical unit at Fort Carson to treat U.S. and allied military working dogs during deployments. The 438th Medical Detachment was activated last week. It will have about 55 soldiers. Lt. Col. Scott Bormanis (bor-MAN'-iss), the unit's... more »

• Rock slide kills Colorado hiker

  September 29, 2010 8:29 AM

  A 30-year-old man has died from injuries after he was caught in a rock slide while hiking in southwestern Colorado. San Miguel County Coroner Robert Dempsey said John Arthur Merrill of Cortez was climbing El Diente Peak in the San Juan Mountains when he was injured. Another hiker saw... more »

• Clean up planned at dog park

  September 28, 2010 2:29 PM

  El Paso County Parks and the Pikes Peak United Way will host a clean up day at the Bear Creek Dog Park on Saturday. The event is called Happy Hounds Day and is part of the national " Make A Difference Day " campaign. Volunteers will be provided pizza... more »

• Miracle mutt survives 1,000 foot fall

  September 22, 2010 8:24 AM

  A couple could do nothing but watch as their car with their dog in it rolled off of a cliff at Oregon's Crater Lake National Park and tumbled more than a thousand feet to the water below. They thought their dog didn't have a chance to survive, but what... more »

• Body discovered last week has been identified

  September 7, 2010 6:47 PM

  Colorado Spring Police have identified the man found in Monument Creek near Van Buren and Beacon a week ago today. The body of 37-year old Steve Gallegos from Colorado Springs was found early in the morning by a woman walking her dog. Because of the condition of the body,... more »

• Demonstrations on doggy CPR and more in Pueblo County

  September 3, 2010 3:42 PM

  Do you know the proper method to perform CPR on your pet? If not you may want to attend a Pets and Preparedness picnic in Pueblo County this Saturday. It runs from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Greenhorn Mountain Park. The American Red Cross will have demonstrations on how... more »

• Colorado State Fair finds missing beagle's owners Play Video

  September 2, 2010 8:04 PM

  A little beagle is becoming quite the spoiled pup at the Colorado State Fair. He was found lost last week and it turns out his master is a cowboy living hundreds of miles away. The beagle's name is Wiley and he's 9 months old. He's been getting the royal treatment... more »

• Co. Springs Dog Dies After Eating Poisonous Mushroom Play Video

  August 30, 2010 7:14 PM

  A Colorado Springs retired couple is warning people to be careful of mushrooms while camping or hiking in the mountains over Labor Day weekend. Their Boston Terrier died Saturday after eating a toxic mushroom at a campground in Teller County. Ron and Carolyn "Cookie" Stapp were camping at Colorado... more »

• Grand Junction K-9 recovers from near drowning

  August 13, 2010 7:05 PM

  Police officers in Grand Junction say they nearly lost K-9 "Oldo" when a suspect tried to drown him. Thursday night the dog sniffed out an alleged burglar who ran from a shed. When the suspect refused to comply to officers commands, they loosed Oldo. The dog latched onto the... more »

• Police recover pieces of missing $24,000 statue

  August 12, 2010 8:11 PM

  Woodland Park Police have recovered two pieces of a missing 200 pound bronze statue. It was stolen from in front of the Coldwell Banker building on Highway 24 last week. It's a statue of a girl pulling a wagon with a dog sitting in the wagon, police say it's worth... more »

• Hot Dog honks horn to summon help Play Video

  August 9, 2010 10:23 AM

  A very clever canine left in a dire situation decided to take matters into his own paws, and it saved his life. Max, an 11-year-old Chocolate Lab, belongs to Donna Gardner of Macungie, Pennsylvania. She says she knew from the moment she got him that he wasn't like... more »