Actions

Pueblo Public Works now responsible for picking up dead unclaimed animals

Before, the Humane Society of the Pikes Peak Region did it. This new arrangement will save both governments about $40,000 a year.

Pueblo Public Works now responsible for picking up unclaimed dead animals

By: Carl Winder

Posted

and last updated

PUEBLO, Colo. (KOAA) — Pueblo City and County Public Works crews are now responsible for picking up any unclaimed animals that have died.

Before, the Humane Society of the Pikes Peak Region did it. This new arrangement will save both governments around $40,000 a year.

The Humane Society's President and CEO, Kelley Likes, has a message of prevention.

"We would really encourage people to really help us and help the community by keeping their animals contained, make sure your fence is secure if you are not home, put your pets inside your home where it is safest," said Likes.

The Humane Society will still take care of people's pets that have died.

___

A big-name artist is bringing his Uptown Funk to the Olympic City

Paris, London, Chicago, and now Colorado Springs are some stops Bruno Mars will make on his upcoming "Romantic Tour."

A big-name artist is bringing his Uptown Funk to the Olympic City

News Tips

What should KOAA5 cover? Is there a story, topic, or issue we should revisit? Have a story you believe should make the light of day? Let our newsroom know with the contact form below.

First Name

Last Name

Phone number

Subject

Body

Security Check

____

Watch KOAA News5 on your time, anytime with our free streaming app available for your Roku, FireTV, AppleTV and Android TV. Just search KOAA News5, download and start watching.

Report a typo