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Animals & Wildlife

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Crime & Police

Arvada Man Accused of Killing, Abusing Puppies and Kittens

By Hannah MetzgerOctober 10, 2025

Police are also investigating Tyler Willbanks for his involvement in a fatal hit-and-run.

Politics & Government

Take a Rest, Good Boy: Longtime Colorado Arson Dog Retires

By Thomas MitchellOctober 8, 2025

K9 ROTC helped investigate nearly 200 fires over five years with an impressive accuracy rate. Now it’s K9 Waffle’s time.

emerald ash borer bug on tree stump
Environment

Bug Watch: Nation’s Most Destructive Forest Pest Found in Four Denver Neighborhoods

By Hannah MetzgerOctober 8, 2025

The emerald ash borer’s spread has been “significantly slowed” by proactive city efforts.

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Politics & Government

Colorado Prison to End Wild Horse Rehabilitation Program

By Hannah MetzgerSeptember 27, 2025

The BLM decided not to renew its Colorado facility contract after the White House reportedly cut funds for wild horse management.

Yappy Hour! Dogmata Unleashed Returns After 21 Years
Denver Life

Yappy Hour! Dogmata Unleashed Returns After 21 Years

By Teague BohlenSeptember 25, 2025

The event is a day of art, dogs and giving back.

Wilson Phillips at Pepper 'Em With Love Fundraising Gala
Denver Life

Pepper’s Senior Dog Sanctuary Gala Shows Love with Wilson Phillips and Billy Baldwin

By Kastle WasermanSeptember 22, 2025

People wore red to help support senior dogs’ “good days, bad days and last days.”

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Politics & Government

Denver Council Bans Pet Store Sales of Dogs, Cats, Rabbits

By Hannah MetzgerSeptember 18, 2025

There aren’t any pet-selling shops in the city, but supporters call the ban a “proactive” move against breeding mills.

A big hairy spider
Denver Life

Respiderment: Rosie the Tarantula Has Retired From Meet-and-Greets at the Butterfly Pavilion

By Kristen FioreSeptember 8, 2025

Even though guests won’t be able to hold Rosie anymore, there will still be plenty of opportunities to learn about and interact with invertebrates.

Denver Life

We Tried the New Kangaroo Yoga Class in Wheat Ridge

By Hannah MetzgerAugust 15, 2025

You’ve heard of puppy yoga and goat yoga. Now, get ready for…

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Denver Life

Ten Unique Yoga Classes in Denver: Kangaroos, Nudity, Puppies and More

By Shannon TuckerAugust 4, 2025

From naked yoga to kangaroo yoga, there’s something for even the most skeptical yogi.

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Denver Life

Date With Your Dog: Denver Singles Mixer Connects Couples and Their Canines

By Hannah MetzgerJuly 24, 2025

More than 300 people have signed up to attend the doggy dating event at Improper City this evening.

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